Dedicated Personal Care Assistant with experience at Allied Services Rehabilitation Hospital, skilled in compassionate patient care and behavior management. Proven ability to enhance clients' quality of life through effective grooming assistance and emotional support. Committed to maintaining safety and dignity while providing direct patient care and facilitating transportation to essential appointments.
Must be able to assist with individual transfers to and from wheelchairs, beds, toilet facilities, ambulation difficulties, and seizures.
Position involves implementing IBP's and crisis intervention i.e., physical redirection, restraint, and techniques for protection of self and others.
Sight, hearing, and speech sufficient to effectively communicate with individuals is required.
Must have ability to attend to various emergency and other individual medical needs in various program locations as situations demand.
Must be able to travel to various program locations as needed
Assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
Helping individuals move around, including transferring in and out of beds, wheelchairs, and other assistive devices.
Preparing meals, assisting with eating, and ensuring clients are properly hydrated.
Performing light housekeeping duties such as cleaning, laundry, and running errands.
Providing emotional support, engaging in conversations, and offering social interaction.
Reminding clients to take their medication, organizing medication schedules, and documenting their medication intake.
Assisting with transportation to appointments, shopping, and other activities.