Amy Veksins

Personal Care Worker

NDIS

Taree, 2430

03.2022 - 01.2024

Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
Offered respite care for families who needed time away from caring for their loved one.
Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Administered medications to clients in accordance with physician instructions.
Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Provided education about proper hygiene techniques to ensure optimal health outcomes.
Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry and changing bed linens.
Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
Prepared meals for clients according to dietary requirements.
Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
Researched community resources available for additional assistance if needed.
Provided emotional support and encouragement to assist clients with coping with physical or mental disabilities.
Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Answered patient calls promptly and assisted them with requests as necessary.
Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
Transported clients to medical appointments, errands, and social events.
Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
Assisted clients with mobility issues using wheelchairs, walkers, canes.
Collaborated with members of the interdisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, therapists and social workers regarding patient care.
Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
Developed individualized service plans based on each client's needs and preferences.
Cleaned and sanitized client living areas on a regular basis.
Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
Provided companionship to elderly or disabled individuals in their homes or other residential facilities.
Ambulated individuals around home, public and medical locations.
Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene.
Organized recreational activities for clients such as games, movies, outings.
Observed safety protocols when providing personal care services to clients.
Encouraged patients to adhere to treatment plans prescribed by healthcare professionals.
Assisted clients with various activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming, and toileting.
Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
Monitored client health conditions and reported any changes to the appropriate personnel.
Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
Met with various caregivers to promote continuous professional development and implement quality treatment strategies.
Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
Completed scheduled patient check-ins and progress reports for clients.
Coordinated patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses and communicated treatment steps to patients.
Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Personal Care Worker

Education

High School Diploma -

Some College (No Degree) -

Skills

Certification

Timeline

Personal Care Worker

High School Diploma -

Some College (No Degree) -

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