Nichole Kilburn
Banora Point,NSW
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. Advise healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.
Trainer for New Staff Members, Personal care and Assessor for CHSP
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Aged Care Worker
Kincare
09.2019 - Current
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided compassionate companionship to clients, fostering a strong sense of community and belonging.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for each individual client.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Coordinated meal planning and preparation for clients based on individual dietary requirements and preferences.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Implemented fall-prevention strategies within clients'' homes to reduce risk of injury due to slips or trips.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized care and support to elderly individuals.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Monitored client health and reported changes or concerns to appropriate healthcare professionals in a timely manner.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Administration
BRC Antenna Service
06.2003 - Current
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Aged Care Worker
Bangalore
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Advocated passionately for the rights of older adults, working tirelessly toward improving aged care standards across the sector.
- Promoted social interaction for isolated seniors through engaging group activities.
- Liaised effectively with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring comprehensive care coordination for each resident.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Ensured timely completion of required documentation, maintaining accuracy in medical records management systems.
- Developed trust-based relationships with residents by actively listening to their concerns and demonstrating genuine interest in their lives.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Assisted residents with daily living tasks, promoting independence and dignity.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans for each resident.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Education
Certificate III - Aged Care
TAFE New South Wales
Kingscliff, NSW07.2015
Skills
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Social engagement
- Client documentation
- Care plan assessment
- PPE Usage
- Training and Teaching
- Client Transportation
- Dementia Care
- Client Needs Assessment
- Documentation
- Daily living assistance
- Infection Control
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Certified in CPR, First Aid
Timeline
Community Aged Care Worker
Kincare
09.2019 - Current
Aged Care Worker
Bangalore
06.2016 - 06.2017
Administration
BRC Antenna Service
06.2003 - Current
Certificate III - Aged Care
TAFE New South Wales
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