Respiratory Care Assistant
Current• Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive respiratory assessments, ensuring accurate and individualized treatment plans.• Oxygen Therapy: Experienced in administering and monitoring various forms of oxygen therapy, including nasal cannula, masks, and high-flow systems.• Airway Management: Competent in performing airway clearance techniques and suctioning to maintain clear and patent airways under close supervision of a certified respiratory therapist. • Nebulizer Therapy: Skilled in administering aerosolized medications through nebulizer devices for effective respiratory treatment.• Chest-Physiotherapy: Performed routine respiratory mucus clearance techniques such as chest vest, metaneb, PEP and flutter devices. • Patient Education: Effective communicator, providing clear and empathetic education to patients and their families on respiratory conditions, treatment plans, and self-management.• Equipment Maintenance: Knowledgeable in the maintenance and troubleshooting of respiratory therapy equipment, ensuring optimal functionality.• Team Player: Stocked equipment and performed ventilator pre-use checks for ICU departments. Provided back up to high acuity areas.
