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Angela Gage

Summary

I have worked in Aged Care after obtaining my Cert III. I am enthusiastic passionate & committed to providing the best care & support to our Elder Generation. I am a dedicated AIN with a proven track record at Healthcare Australia, excelling in patient care and relationship building. Confident in both direct patient support and team collaboration, consistently ensuring high standards of patient safety and dignity as well as working in a positive team environment. I have had experience working within indigenous communities while living in the Northern Territory.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

AIN

Healthcare Australia
09.2022 - Current
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Utilized effective communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.

House Companion (AIN)

New Direction Care
07.2019 - 09.2022
  • Upheld client confidentiality and privacy by respecting their personal boundaries and adhering to established professional guidelines.
  • Recognized changes in client behaviour or health, promptly reporting concerns to appropriate healthcare providers for assessment and intervention.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adjusting schedules and responsibilities to accommodate client needs as they arose.
  • Maintained a clean and safe living environment by performing light housekeeping tasks routinely.
  • Assisted clients by performing laundry, meal preparation and other tasks.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Managed medications accurately according to prescribed schedules, ensuring proper dosages were administered for optimal results.
  • Enhanced client well-being by providing compassionate care and companionship.
  • Assisted elderly clients in daily activities, physical transfers and care for incontinence.
  • Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements, contributing to the overall health of clients.

House Call Doctors Chaperone

House Call Doctors
04.2016 - 09.2019
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Education

Certificate III in Community Services & Aged Care

CSIT Cooloola Sunshine Institute of TAFE
Queensland
12-2003

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct patient care
  • Compassionate
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Basic life support
  • Dressing assistance
  • Safety precautions
  • Patient-focused care
  • Mobility assistance
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Feeding assistance
  • Positioning patients
  • End-of-life care
  • Ambulation assistance
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Patient relationship building
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Maintaining privacy

Timeline

AIN

Healthcare Australia
09.2022 - Current

House Companion (AIN)

New Direction Care
07.2019 - 09.2022

House Call Doctors Chaperone

House Call Doctors
04.2016 - 09.2019

Certificate III in Community Services & Aged Care

CSIT Cooloola Sunshine Institute of TAFE

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