Janelle Spowart
Yarra,Australia
Summary
Educated support worker dedicated to providing assistance to individuals and families in need. Proficient in assessing individual circumstances, identifying resources and developing plans of action to deliver support. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Recovery Support Worker
WellCare
05.2024 - Current
- Enhanced client well-being by providing emotional support and implementing individualized plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive support for clients.
- Served as a positive role model for healthy living practices by maintaining a professional demeanour and exemplifying self-care habits
Disability Support Worker
Southern Cross Care
01.2019 - 05.2024
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean and hazard-free home environments.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
Assistant In Nursing
Kangara Waters
01.2012 - 10.2018
- Organized and managed patient charts and files.
- Created positive patient experience by assisting patients with bathing, ambulating, feeding and personal and oral hygiene care.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Collaborated and shadowed multidisciplinary team members to plan, manage and assess treatments in care units.
Assistant In Nursing
Illawarra Retirement Trust
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Contributed to overall quality and care of patients by answering calls for help, taking vital signs, and monitoring behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Assisted with medication administration, and wound therapy.
Community Worker
All Parental Care
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Assistant In Nursing
Illawarra Retirement Trust - Tasman Court
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidentiality by completing and safeguarding all medical records.
Assistant In Nursing
Illawarra Retirement Trust
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Education
Certificate -
TAFE NSW
OnlineSkills
- Client Requirements
- Conflict Resolution
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Medication Schedules
- Documentation Skills
Timeline
Recovery Support Worker
WellCare
05.2024 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Southern Cross Care
01.2019 - 05.2024
Assistant In Nursing
Kangara Waters
01.2012 - 10.2018
Assistant In Nursing
Illawarra Retirement Trust
01.2008 - 01.2011
Community Worker
All Parental Care
01.2008 - 01.2011
Assistant In Nursing
Illawarra Retirement Trust - Tasman Court
01.2006 - 01.2007
Assistant In Nursing
Illawarra Retirement Trust
01.2005 - 01.2006
Certificate -
TAFE NSW
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