Elder Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Provided direct and indirect client services to ensure that individuals in care reached maximum level of functioning. Assessed clients’ needs, established their eligibility for government benefits and services, and helped to obtain them. Arranged transportation and escorts to provide safety and comfort for clients on various appointments and field trips. Monitored and kept case records on clients and reported progress to supervisors or case managers. Assisted adults in a group home needing supervision with personal hygiene and daily living skills. Monitored clients to ensure correct intake of doses for medication, and encouraged their participation in treatment plans such as individual, groups counseling or therapy. Provided emotional support and helped clients become involved in their personal well-being through participation in community recreation programs and other activities. Assisted mental health professionals to develop clients’ mastery of everyday living, communicate, and get along well with others. Provided service to patients in a long term care facility; and in the comfort of their home Cared for individuals with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, physical disability, those undergoing post-operative recovery and convalescents. Took and recorded vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and blood sugar levels. Monitored patients’ intake of oral medications as directed by physician or nurse, and made notation of time and amount given. Turned bedfast patients to avoid bedsores or gave enemas, douches, massages, alcohol rubs and hot and cold compresses when required. Accu-Check and the operation of Hoya lift. Answered patients’ calls and responded to patients’ requests for service Prepared food trays and set up or fed patients needing assistance, and recorded food or liquid intake and output. Assisted patients in and out of bed, getting into wheelchair, to lavatory,. Cleaned rooms, changed bed linens, and attended to patients’ comfort and cleanliness.