Elder Care in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan

Engaged clients with gentle activities, which included walking, puzzles, reading, and playing games. Managed clients schedules and accompanied to Doctors and other appointments. Provided companionship client needs for emotional well-being. Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to the health care provider. Read and recorded temperature, pulse, respiration, and pulse oxygen. Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnosis. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnosis, including COPD and asthma. Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment. Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming. Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients health status to nursing staff. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Provided caring companionship to elderly and developmentally disabled patients while adhering to patients safety.