Patient Care Attendant duties are varied and range from handling daily chores to providing medical assistance. Major roles and responsibilities that are typically seen on the Patient Care Attendant Resume are – taking vital signs and maintaining its records in the medical chart; helping with collecting lab specimens; assisting inpatient transportation; helping with daily life chores like dressing and bathing; providing support to patients who need assistance for walking, taking responsibility for communicating the patient’s needs; training and assisting patients; and overseeing the administration of medication.
The nature of the job demands the following skills and abilities – strong knowledge of medical terminologies, diseases and procedures; a good understanding of basic first aid and CPR, good time management skills; good physical strength and stamina, and the ability to work without supervision. Relevant certification is commonly seen on resumes.
Objective : Performs direct patient care duties as assigned under the direction of licensed nursing personnel. Assists in the performance of procedures for the patient population served in a manner that is consistent with established policies and procedures.
Skills : Medical Terminology, Interpersonal Skills, Multitasking.
Description :
Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of patients.
Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding, and elimination.
Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, and automobiles.
Maintained a clean, healthy, and safe environment.
Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands.
Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Bachelors In Nursing
Patient Care Attendant Resume
Summary : Results-driven professional with 3+ years of successful experience in administering care to patients and providing effective support to healthcare professionals. Ability to perform simple treatments, check-in, and check-out tasks, and obtain patient information. Working knowledge of procedures related to patient care activities.
Skills : Customer Service Skills, Computer, Great Attention To Detail, Strong Interpersonal.
Description :
Assisted with personal cleanliness, oral hygiene, making beds, and straightening rooms.
Provided physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting daily walking or exercising.
Reviewed patient's dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure the patient receives the appropriate diet.
Communicated with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support to maintain current patient information on the tracking system.
Performed general personnel functions, such as supervision, training, and scheduling.
Observed and reported any changes in patient condition.
Provided basic supportive care to patients.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Diploma
Patient Care Attendant Resume
Summary : To obtain a challenging Patient Care Attendant position that will provide an opportunity to assume increasing levels of responsibility by utilizing my education, skills, and training in an environment that promotes excellence.
Skills : MS Office, Effective Communication Skills, Infection Control Practices.
Description :
Monitored the patients on respirators, watched the vital signs monitors, and prepared deceased patients for funeral home pickup.
Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones, and filing.
Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
Promoted and communicated Legendary Service and honors and upholds the mission of the organization.
Responsible for acting and responded in a professional manner.
Assisted residents with Daily Living Activities as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, transfer, ambulation, toileting & other resident needs under the supervision of the Assisted Living Coordinator.
Ensured tasks are completed on a daily basis bed are made; trash has been removed from the room, that meals are served to residents & maintained a high level of hygiene in the room.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
High School Diploma
Patient Care Attendant Resume
Summary : As a Patient Care Attendant, responsible for transporting patients to and from designated areas. Responsible for assisting with continuity of patient care processes and coordination with support departments within the hospital. Performing a variety of routine duties assisting both patients and departments.
Skills : MS Office, Effective Communication Skills, Management Skills.
Description :
Helped residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting, and transferring.
Partnered with a team of registered nurses to achieve the overall well-being of all patients.
Completed all daily living tasks to enhance the quality of life of elderly patients.
Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, hygiene, and grooming.
Transported patients to and from different departments.
Ensured the safety and well-being of patients. Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
Assisted patients with daily functions.
Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Nursing
Patient Care Attendant Resume
Headline : To obtain a position as a Patient Care Attendant where can use my hands-on training as well as improve my skills and knowledge in the medical field while pursuing my passion for helping others. A dedicated individual who is able to follow the facility's standard operating procedures. Known for assisting patients in activities of daily living.
Skills : Customer Service, Computer Literate, Time Management Skills.
Description :
Observed and documented clients' status and reported complaints to the case manager.
Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
Provided transportation, assistance, and companionship to clients.
Cleaned and organized clients' living quarters.
Positioned clients for comfort and to prevent skin pressure problems.
Assisted with transferring clients in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
Charted daily information on clients such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages, and daily inputs and outputs.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Associate In Medical Assisting
Patient Care Attendant Resume
Summary : As a Patient Care Attendant, responsible for Providing one to one observation for patients requiring constant observation for their safety.
Willing to challenge the status quo and help find solutions to complex problems.
Skills : Care Assistant, Interpersonal Skills, Health Aides.
Description :
Tested, recorded, and helped maintain the blood sugar level of patients.
Helped the new patients get comfortable in their new room after transport from another unit or the operating room.
Helped transport patients to their new room or testing locations (MRI, CT Scan, XRAY, etc).
Transported patients to various areas within the hospital. Anticipates potential problems and in coordination with patient care staff determines the most appropriate model of transportation so that the activity can be completed in a timely manner while providing total safety for the patients.
Observed patients while being transported & responded to any evidence of patient difficulty and initiates proper action as CPR, notification of appropriate personnel, etc. Assisted with call light notification.
Properly identified all patients before beginning transport.
Prepared, cleaned, and stored transport, oxygen & other related equipment and supplies.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Associates In Nursing
Patient Care Attendant Resume
Summary : Patient Care Attendant with 2 years of Experience in Operating room assistance-pre and post-op care and performed any job needed in surgery as some instrument holding and worked directly under anesthesia and surgeons.
Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager.
Checked the patient's pulse, temperature, and respiration.
Provided patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
Entertained, conversed with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert.
Planed, purchased, prepared, or served meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed diets.
Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises or in the use of braces or artificial limbs.
Followed proper procedures for transportation of oxygen equipment whether it be E cylinders with the corresponding holders or the liquid oxygen strollers.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Nursing
Patient Care Attendant Resume
Summary : To obtain a Patient Care Attendant position in a healthcare organization where can maximize my education and healthcare experience. Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the assists patients with activities of daily living provide for personal care, emotional support and perform more complex clinical skills under the direction of an RN.
Skills : Understanding of Basic Infection Control Practices, Able to Promote a Healthy, Safe Environment.
Description :
Maintained electronic records of patient care, condition progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with nurse, management, and/or case manager.
Answered and transferred telephone calls to the appropriate individual.
Prepared patient charts for nurses and physicians.
Performed general office duties including fax, file, and copy patient information.
Ensured the unit and individual patient area is neat and free of clutter.
Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises or in the use of braces and artificial limbs.
Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction in areas such as caring for injuries, geriatric patient care, assistance ordering meals, living independently, or adapting to disability or illness.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Healthcare Administration
Patient Care Attendant Resume
Objective : As a Patient Care Assistant function as an integral member of the patient care team and on patient care units will provide basic nursing care to hospitalized patients under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in addition to completing patient transfers.
Skills : EMT, Patient Care, Caregiver, Patient Associate, Customer Service.
Description :
Cleaned and organized work patient and family areas.
Engaged patients with conversation and support daily needs.
Helped with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
Ensured the facility is stocked with necessary supplies equipment and instruments.
Kept patient and work areas neat and well-stocked.
Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake.
Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and alzheimers
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Associate's Of Applied Science
Patient Care Attendant Resume
Summary : As a Patient Care Attendant to provide or assists with basic direct patient care activities under the supervision of an RN with skills specifically identified on applicable skills checklists for which training and competency have been established.
Skills : Excellent Interpersonal Skills,
Ability to Multitask and Manage Time Effectively
Description :
Acted as a patient sitter providing direct observation of a patient who may be considered to have been or to be a danger to themselves or to provided comfort and communication.
Provided high-quality patient care Resolve customer service Assisted mean in meal preparation Organize and layout medication for clients Schedule.
Responsible for the care, administration and personal care for Senior Citizen Provide efficient, professional, and care ensuring client meals.
Maintained personal growth and development through the ongoing process of formal and informal education.
Perform delegated patient care procedures keeping in mind the age-specific needs of the patient.
Participated in the organization, cleaning, and safety of unit.
Performed delegated patient care procedures keeping in mind the age-specific needs of the patient.
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