Caring for those with any type of special needs is a passion of mine and has been my whole life. I was introduced to those with special needs almost immediately in my life as my brother whose only 13 months younger than me was diagnosed at an early age with Autism. Through the years I have volunteer in many activities such as special Olympics with him and eventually became a swim instructor and ice skating instructor for those with mental and physical disabilities. My family has been thoroughly involved with the special needs community in my home in Massachusetts and created a non-profit special needs hockey team called the East Coast Jumbos that travels and has excelled over the last few years. I just love and enjoy spending time with my brother and his peers (both male and female) as well as seeing them and helping them progress in skill and pure joy. Patient Care Assistant (very similar to CNA) 1. Assists with activities of daily living such as hygiene, nutrition, elimination, mobility, comfort, and safety. 2. Monitors and documents vital signs, patient weights, intake/output, and other data. 3. Completes patient treatments as directed, and assists healthcare professionals with more complex treatments. 4. Performs phlebotomy and EKG's, applies Holter monitors, and performs glucometry. Collects and labels specimens. 5. Answers patient call lights and ensures resolution of patient issues. 6. Transports discharged patients. 7. Participates in patient care rounds. 8. Provides one-to-one observation of patients as needed. 9. Participates in conferences and educational programs as appropriate. 10. Maintain BCLS certification and attend annual Safety Education Fair 11. Maintain unit competencies.