Overview
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Astrid Littlewood

Boggabilla,NSW

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Lifestyle Assistant/Personal Carer

Kaloma Home for The Aged
04.2014 - Current
  • Provided all aspects of personal care for residents, personal hygiene, toileting programs, incontinence care.
  • Supporting lifestyle choices for persons living with dementia using the Montessori for Dementia principles.
  • Developing lifestyle care plans for residents utilising their strengths and interests.
  • Supporting carers and supervisors in the care of our residents in Brigalow.
  • Supporting families and friends of our residents living with dementia.
  • Planned engaging activities and outings.
  • Facilitated pastoral care support.

Personal Carer/ Lifestyle Assistant

RSLCare, Pinjarra Hills
10.2007 - 02.2014
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Developed care plans to support lifestyle needs.
  • Worked to budgets to source and provide entertainments for up to 100 residents.

Aged Care Worker - Hospitality

BaptistCare Brookfield
01.2004 - 10.2007

Food preparation and food service.

Preparation of specific textures to ensure safe oral intake.

Cleaning to the standard expected in a commercial kitchen.

Preparation and planning for special events.

Education

Individual Support - Aged Care And Disability -

Ithaca TAFE
Brisbane, QLD

Timeline

Lifestyle Assistant/Personal Carer

Kaloma Home for The Aged
04.2014 - Current

Personal Carer/ Lifestyle Assistant

RSLCare, Pinjarra Hills
10.2007 - 02.2014

Aged Care Worker - Hospitality

BaptistCare Brookfield
01.2004 - 10.2007

Individual Support - Aged Care And Disability -

Ithaca TAFE
Astrid Littlewood