Samantha M. Care Companion in Robertsdale, AL 36567

Assisted nurses with cleaning rectal area. Charted daily information on the residents such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages, and daily inputs and outputs. Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff. Administered simple range of motion exercises. Comforted patients and provided them with reassurance and encouragement. Promoted personal and co-worker safety. Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided. Participated in the maintenance of safe conditions within the facility and other related areas. Maintained a clean, orderly and well-stocked environment. Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to the case manager. Massaged patients and applied preparations and treatments, such as liniment, alcohol rubs and heat-lamp stimulation. Prepared patient rooms prior to their arrival. Support duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and
apparatus. Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.Directed patients in prescribed range of motion exercises and in the use of braces or artificial limbs. Provided transportation, assistance and companionship to clients. Cleaned and organized patients’ living quarters. Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming. Facilitated games and other activities to engage clients. Positioned residents for comfort and to prevent skin pressure problems. Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment. Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments. Provided necessary supplies, support and assistance to medical staff.

Understands mobility assistance
Trained in grooming and bathing assistance
Remains calm under duress
General housekeeping ability
Some medical terminology knowledge
Reliable transportation
Organized
Time management
Detail-oriented
Some medical administration
Dedicated team player
Understands medical procedures
Quick problem solver
Ability to mediate disputes
Excellent communication skills
Listening skills
Energetic self-starter
Excellent multi-tasker
Reliable and dependable
Positive outlook
Team leadership

AHA Healthcare Provider CPR and AED Certification
BLS - Basic Life Support