Healthcare Assistant with 5 years of experience assisting Allied Health Clinicians in delivery of patient care. Complies with healthcare guidelines, policies and standards and reports patient information and observations to plan and guide nursing care. Maintains safe and clean environment using approved infection control practices.
Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Organised resources and presented the class for the subjects of French, Gardening and Cooking (Stephanie Alexander Kitchen garden Program).
Cert. VI Allied Health Assistant
In my role as Allied Health Assistant I was in a rotational role, covering the departments of the following:-
Physio - Including implementing individualised exercise programs.
- Group sessions, covering exercises for specific treatments for joint replacements, cardiac or pulmonary recovery and general muscle weakness.
- Facilitation of the Stepping On program over various facilities in the area together with a physiotherapist.
- Ward, inpatient exercise programs in room or in the gym.
Transitional Aged Care Program
- Implementing physio program in home setting.
- Some patient hygiene care and medication monitoring with vital signs.
- Patient transport to medical appointments, shopping or social outings.
-Administrative duties including phone calls to family, documentation, acquiring quotes for equipment, ordering and monitoring stock.
Occupational therapy department
-Assisting with administrative duties and timely coordination of details for home modifications.
-Taking measurements a patient's home for preparation of home modifications and acquiring feedback after completion of job, following up with builder if required.
-Monitoring clients on the ward to assist with equipment needed for safe mobilisation and adjustments where necessary.
Dietitian
-Assisting dietician with the monitoring and giving feedback re specific client needs concerning diet due to weight issues or specific diet requirements.