Sara Spain

SJOG Kildare Services, St. Raphaels.

Celbridge, Co. Kildare, Ireland

05.2006 - Current

Provided assistance to nursing staff with patient care activities such as bathing, dressing and feeding patients.
Greeted patients, answered questions and scheduled appointments.
Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living.
Monitored individuals to identify and address specific care needs.
Participated in training sessions regarding new policies, procedures, equipment usage.
Conducted patient health checks and communicated observations of patients' conditions to medical staff.
Reported any suspected abuse or neglect of patients to appropriate authorities.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
Supported unit efficiency by maintaining current and accurate clerical paperwork.
Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Communicated changes in patient conditions and other unit concerns to multidisciplinary team.
Provided emotional support to family members who were dealing with illness or death of loved ones.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

Summary