Amber Booth
East Perth
Summary
With a compassionate approach honed at We Care 2, I excel in dementia care and medical record documentation. I enhanced resident safety, reducing hospital readmissions through personalized care plans. My proactive engagement in activity planning fosters a positive environment, while my adaptability ensures quality care in challenging situations.
Experienced with elderly care and support, ensuring comfort and well-being of residents. Utilizes effective communication and compassionate care to enhance daily living experiences. Knowledge of medical needs management and team collaboration in care setting.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Care Assistant
We Care 2
12.2023 - 10.2024
- Promoted a positive living environment by engaging residents in social activities and maintaining clean, organized spaces.
- Supported senior independence through assistance with daily living tasks, such as grooming, dressing, and mobility.
- Enhanced resident safety by consistently monitoring their health and reporting any changes to medical professionals.
- Assisted seniors in maintaining their dignity while receiving personal care services such as bathing, toileting, or eating assistance.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or emergencies by quickly devising alternative solutions to maintain quality of care.
- Strengthened family relationships by providing regular updates on resident progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Maintained detailed records of residents'' daily activities and progress toward goals, facilitating accurate assessments of their well-being over time.
- Continuously expanded personal knowledge and skills within the field of senior care through participation in relevant workshops, seminars or conferences.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by actively participating in staff meetings, providing constructive feedback, and supporting colleagues when needed.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining detailed documentation of residents'' needs, preferences, and medical history.
- Enhanced overall resident experience by consistently delivering empathetic, respectful care and addressing individual preferences.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by collaborating with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans for each resident .
Clinical Care Assistant
Diaverum Dialysis Clinic
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Supported patient hygiene needs with bathing, grooming, and dressing assistance, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Increased staff efficiency by promptly responding to call lights, addressing concerns or requests as needed.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall experience.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by closely monitoring their condition for any changes that could warrant immediate intervention from nursing staff or physicians.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers through clear verbal and written reporting on patient conditions.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures, ensuring proper healing and minimizing complications.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and efficient clinical care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including doctors, nurses, therapists to develop comprehensive care plans catered towards each individual''s unique needs.
- Exemplified excellent time management skills through balancing multiple patient assignments simultaneously without sacrificing quality of care.
- Reduced the risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sanitized environment for patients.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests such as EKGs or blood draws, ensuring accurate results for informed decision-making in treatment plans.
- Facilitated timely medication administration by efficiently organizing and distributing medications under nurse supervision.
- Maintained patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations during all interactions and documentation processes.
Care Assistant
Professional Nursing Agency
03.2018 - 12.2021
- Maintained clean and organized living spaces for patients, ensuring a comfortable and sanitary environment conducive to healing.
- Enhanced patient recovery by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted patients with mobility, transferring them safely between beds, chairs, and wheelchairs as needed.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Managed time effectively while balancing multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring all aspects of patient care were addressed promptly.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding, ensuring adherence to dietary restrictions and nutritional guidelines for optimal health.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients through regular monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to medical staff.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by engaging in conversation and recreational activities, fostering a sense of companionship.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families throughout the caregiving process, building trust and rapport.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, documenting changes in condition or response to treatment interventions.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing guidance on how they could best assist their loved ones throughout the caregiving journey.
- Assisted patients in maintaining personal hygiene through regular bed baths or showers according to individual preferences.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC02-2026
Skills
- Compassionate caregiving
- Bathing assistance
- Housekeeping tasks
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Dementia care
- Toileting support
- Medical record documentation
- Feeding assistance
- Activity planning
- Mobility assistance
- Palliative care
- Transportation services
Certification
First Aid and CPR
Australian drivers licence and access to vehicle, third party insurance
Timeline
Senior Care Assistant
We Care 2
12.2023 - 10.2024
Clinical Care Assistant
Diaverum Dialysis Clinic
08.2021 - 04.2023
Care Assistant
Professional Nursing Agency
03.2018 - 12.2021
No Degree - Nursing
La Trobe University
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