Anita McLeod-Lanci
Hobart
Summary
Compassionate Home Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to clients. Well-versed in accurately documenting and reporting. Committed to creating positive rapport, showing empathy and providing quality client care. I take great pride in my work and love the job that I do, which is providing quality of care to others.
I am a single mother of a 12 year old daughter, when im not with her I enjoy working.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Individual Support Worker
Independent Health Care Services
Moonah
04.2020 - Current
- Cert III Individual Support
- Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by nutritionists or physicians; monitored food intake levels as necessary.
- Served as an advocate for clients' rights within the facility.
- Created a safe environment for all clients by following safety protocols at all times.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical staff.
- Engaged clients in meaningful conversations about their lives and interests.
- Transported clients to appointments and recreational outings.
- Participated in team meetings with other caregivers to discuss cases and develop strategies for improving care services.
- Supported clients in medication management by reminding them when to take medications and providing assistance with opening containers as needed.
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans for each client.
- Provided daily personal care to elderly clients, including bathing and toileting.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress, treatment plans, and any incidents that occurred during shifts.
- Collaborated with family members and healthcare providers on best practices for client care.
- Administered basic first aid treatments as needed.
- Maintained safe and clean environment for client by performing light housekeeping and laundry.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Retail Assistant Manager
Sintonic
New Norfolk's
01.2006 - 04.2011
- Completed Cert III in Retail.
- Use of the MYOB program.
- Stocked shelves.
- Overseeing daily tasks.
- Placed orders for stock
- Stock take
- Daily takings
- Travelled to Sydney to gift fairs for retail order of new suppliers
Retail Assistant
What's New
Rosny
04.2005 - 12.2006
- Sales assistant
- Stocking shelves
- Stocktaking
- Daily tasks
Education
Grade 12 -
Guilford Young
Hobart, Tasmania 12-2006
Grade 10 -
Dominic College
Hobart, Tasmania 12-2004
Skills
- Individual care
- Medication management
- Meal preparation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Care plan development
- Personal hygiene assistance
- First aid administration
- Record keeping
- Communication skills
- Medication administration
- First aid and CPR
- Respectful and compassionate
- Excellent communication
- Certified in CPR/AED
Languages
English
First Language
Certification
- Certificate 3 - Retail
- Certificate 3 - Support Worker
Affiliations
Horse riding, walking my dog, activities with my daughter.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Individual Support Worker
Independent Health Care Services
04.2020 - Current
Retail Assistant Manager
Sintonic
01.2006 - 04.2011
Retail Assistant
What's New
04.2005 - 12.2006
Grade 12 -
Guilford Young
Grade 10 -
Dominic College