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Andrew Shinya

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

With a proven track record at mukura, I excel in relationship building and healthcare documentation, enhancing client care through creative thinking and effective mobility support. My expertise in visual impairment support and strategic patient care plans significantly improved client well-being, showcasing my ability to lead with compassion and efficiency.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Disability Support Worker

mukura
Melbourne, VIC
04.2023 - Current
  • Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
  • Identified environmental challenges to client progress through interviews with patient and caregivers.
  • Tracked client progress and updated supervisor on behavior changes.
  • Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
  • Coordinated patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses and communicated treatment steps to patients.
  • Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
  • Maintained organized filing system for client records, providing complete documentation of all interactions.
  • Helped disabled persons access community resources such as housing options or job training programs.
  • Utilized data and experience to coordinate patient care and rehabilitation.
  • Educated clients on options to assist in making informed decisions.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
  • Counseled clients or patients individually and in group sessions to assist recovery from illness and to adjust to life.
  • Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
  • Tracked patient or client care and followed through to provide service effectiveness.
  • Transported clients to and from medical and mental health appointments with assigned vehicle.
  • Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
  • Planned and coordinated discharge from care facility to patient's home.
  • Referred client or family to appropriate community resources to obtain support for mental or physical illness.
  • Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
  • Assisted individuals in performing wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
  • Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
  • Advocated for clients to resolve medical or personal crises.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
  • Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
  • Administered medication to patients according to strict schedules.
  • Facilitated communication between nonverbal individuals using sign language or other methods.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
  • Guided clients in development of skills and strategies for dealing with individual problems.
  • Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Communicated regularly with families of disabled individuals regarding care plans and updates.
  • Provided information to access financial assistance, legal aid or housing.
  • Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Conducted assessments of client abilities and needs to create individualized care plans.
  • Advised family members on how best to provide care for disabled loved ones.
  • Created detailed and individualized plans to best support patients.
  • Improved resident and staff engagement through group activities.
  • Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary client care and daily function assistance.
  • Organized support groups to help families understand and support client or patient.
  • Collaborated with community workers to implement exciting social activity programs within facility.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to develop treatment plans for clients.
  • Advised on policy development and assisted in community program implementation.
  • Facilitated communication between caregivers and clients regarding current issues or concerns related to client's health status or well-being.
  • Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
  • Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Developed strategies to help individuals cope with their disability.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.
  • Supervised other workers and caregivers providing services to clients.
  • Instructed clients on proper use of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers.
  • Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
  • Monitored and evaluated client progress compared to measurable treatment and care plan goals.
  • Modified treatment plans to accommodate changes in clients' health or progress.
  • Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
  • Managed household errands and other essential duties.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
  • Transported patients safely to social activities and doctors appointments.

Personal Care Assistant

mercy place montrose
Melbourne, VIC
10.2011 - Current
  • Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Assisted physical therapists with exercises designed to increase strength, coordination, balance and flexibility.
  • Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
  • Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members regarding plan of care for each client.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Developed individual plans of care based on assessment findings and physician orders.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
  • Maintained accurate records of client care activities on computerized systems for charting purposes.
  • Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
  • Participated in recreational activities with clients such as reading books, playing cards or board games.
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Accompanied clients to medical appointments and provided transportation services when necessary.
  • Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
  • Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
  • Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
  • Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
  • Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Administered medication under supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
  • Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Utilized adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or canes as needed.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
  • Encouraged independence by helping clients develop self-care skills such as meal preparation or personal hygiene tasks.
  • Coordinated patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses and communicated treatment steps to patients.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
  • Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
  • Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Provided companionship to elderly and disabled clients in their homes or other residential facilities.
  • Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Met with various caregivers to promote continuous professional development and implement quality treatment strategies.
  • Reported any observed changes in mental status or physical condition to supervisor immediately.
  • Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and respiration rate for the patient's health status.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted in feeding when needed.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Assessed changes in condition or behavior of the client which may require further medical attention.
  • Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.

Education

advance diploma in nursing - Diploma in Nursing

Partners in Training
Melbourne, VIC
04-2013

Skills

  • Creative thinking
  • Relationship building
  • Documentation skills
  • Visual impairment support
  • Mobility support
  • Healthcare documentation

Affiliations

  • enjoy fishing
  • watch football(soccer)
  • gardening

Languages

English
Professional
shona
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • advance diploma in nursing

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

mukura
04.2023 - Current

Personal Care Assistant

mercy place montrose
10.2011 - Current

advance diploma in nursing - Diploma in Nursing

Partners in Training

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