Nashira H.

Provides companionship reading, singing songs, watching news and talking about current events. Monitors patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise. Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services, shopping for food and other household requirements, preparing and serving meals and snacks, and running errands. Assists patients by providing personal services: bathing, dressing, and grooming. Helps patients care for themselves by teaching use of cane or walker, special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene. Helps family members care for the patient by teaching appropriate ways to clean foot ulcers, and diabetic sores Advises on nutrition, cleanliness, and housekeeping. Records patient information by making entries in the patient journal and notifying doctors or nurse in care of changing or unusual conditions. Taking patients' vital signs or giving them medicine under a doctor's/nurse's direction. Scheduling doctor's appointments, meetings and organizing transportation. Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following healthy standards and procedures, maintaining security precautions, and following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards.