Nursing, Caregiver

I approach multitasking by prioritizing tasks and breaking them down into smaller, manageable steps. For instance, I assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from activities and meals. I used time blocking to dedicate specific hours to each task.

Maintains residents’ records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures, documents medication distribution as applicable, leisure activities, incidents, and observations. Reports any changes in the resident’s physical condition and/or behavior, observes and reports the health and emotional condition of each resident; and promptly reports all changes to the supervisor.

Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the residents; performs general housekeeping; and follows cleaning schedules for resident’s laundry, bedrooms, dining area, bathrooms, and other areas.

Initiates and participates in leisure activities provided for the residents as described in the activity calendar and encourages them to socialize and participate in planned activities or programs to develop friendships with their peers.