AMANDA VERBRUGGE
CABOOLTURE,Australia
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with 8 years hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.
Able to demonstrate strong communication skills, ability to work as part of a team with residents advocacy skills. Well versed in assisting residents with all aspects of daily living tasks whilst ensuring they maintain their dignity and independence.
Dedicated, hardworking and seeking to transition from an aged care residential setting to a hospital environment to enhance my knowledge and skills in all areas of healthcare.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Worker
Bolton Clarke Fernhill
Caboolture, Qld
03.2022 - Current
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Completed scheduled patient check-ins and progress reports for clients.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Ambulated individuals around home, public and medical locations.
House Companion
New Direction Care
Bellmere, Qld
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Mopped floors, vacuumed, washed dishes and performed other household chores to assist clients.
- Documented client progress in charts and logbooks.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Personal Care Assistant
Arcare
Caboolture, Qld
06.2016 - 06.2021
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Completed scheduled patient check-ins and progress reports for clients.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Education
Medication Assist -
Aspire To Succeed
Caboolture, QLD09.2021
Certificate III - Aged And Community Care
Careers Australia
Caboolture06.2016
Skills
- Household Organization
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Attentive to People
- Team Collaboration
- Caring Companionship
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Client Records Management
- Clear Communication
- Supportive Personality
- Decision Making
- Patient Care
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Incontinence Care
- Accurate in Following Orders
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Infection Prevention and Control
References
- Available upon request
Timeline
Personal Care Worker
Bolton Clarke Fernhill
03.2022 - Current
House Companion
New Direction Care
06.2021 - 03.2022
Personal Care Assistant
Arcare
06.2016 - 06.2021
Medication Assist -
Aspire To Succeed
Certificate III - Aged And Community Care
Careers Australia
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