Amanda Cotter
Tewantin,QLD
Summary
Experienced Personal Support Worker with a strong focus on clinical documentation and cultural sensitivity. Skilled in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to implement individualized care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes for residents while promoting dignity and independence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Noosacare Kabara
Cooroy Mountain, QLD
07.2023 - Current
- Trained new staff on best practices for resident care and safety procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize resident care strategies and outcomes.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
Personal Support Worker
Estia Health Noosa
Tewantin, QLD
07.2023 - 02.2026
- Provided personalized care and support to residents, enhancing daily living activities.
- Assisted in implementing individualized care plans to meet diverse resident needs.
- Monitored and reported changes in residents' health conditions to nursing staff promptly.
- Facilitated effective communication between residents, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Supported emotional well-being of residents through companionship and engagement activities.
Personal Support Worker
Arcare Noosa
Noosaville, QLD
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
Education
Nursing
Rosebud Campus
Melbourne, VIC03-2017
Skills
- Mobility assistance
- Dementia care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Palliative care
- Meal preparation
- Cultural sensitivity
- Clinical documentation
- Behavior management
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Noosacare Kabara
07.2023 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Estia Health Noosa
07.2023 - 02.2026
Personal Support Worker
Arcare Noosa
07.2022 - 07.2023
Nursing
Rosebud Campus