Barbara Byrnes
Ballina,NSW
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Carer with extensive experience at RSL Life Care at Home, excelling in patient-centered care and strong clinical judgment. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through attentive support and effective communication. Committed to fostering independence and dignity in daily living activities.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant in Nursing / Carer
RSL Life Care at Home
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Used adaptive equipment like lifts walkers wheelchairs safely efficiently improving accessibility mobility independence.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, documenting progress and any changes in condition.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care strategies for optimal patient outcomes.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Implemented safety measures to prevent falls, accidents, and injuries within the home environment.
- Transported patients to appointments and social activities, ensuring punctual arrival and a comfortable experience en route.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Responded to patient emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action and notifying relevant professionals when necessary.
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring proper dosage and timely intake.
- Conducted regular assessments of patients'' physical and mental status, communicating findings to medical staff as needed.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Carer
St Andrews Nursing Home
04.1989 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Verified important patient information such as continence, mobility and cognition for entry into the patient management system.
- Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
- Monitored client reactions to drugs and carefully documented any adverse reactions.
- Help develop and implement nursing care plans.
- Confidently managed the overall operation of nursing services, client care, safety risk management and teammate satisfaction.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Provided compassionate and client-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help clients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help clients move around personal and public spaces.
- Facilitated communication between clients and healthcare providers, advocating for the best possible care solutions.
- Responded to client emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action and notifying relevant professionals when necessary.
- Provided emotional support to clients and their families, fostering strong relationships built on trust and empathy.
- Improved client well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained accurate records of client care, documenting progress and any changes in condition.
Carer
North Coast Minders
03.2000 - 04.2005
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Used adaptive equipment like lifts walkers wheelchairs safely efficiently improving accessibility mobility independence.
- Transported clients to appointments and social activities, ensuring punctual arrival and a comfortable experience en route.
- Managed nutritional needs of clients by preparing meals, monitoring food intake, and adjusting diets as necessary.
- Engaged clients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Cooked meals and assisted clients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Guided clients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Attended to any cleaning tasks needed.
Carer
Ballina District Services Association
04.2000 - 04.2003
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Showering
- Sponging
- Cleaning
- Assisted with mobility.
- Assisted with shopping and other daily tasks such as shopping and bill paying.
- Monitoring of clients taking medications.
- Assisting with food preparation including some cooking.
- Implemented safety measures to prevent falls, accidents, and injuries within the home environment.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Education
Alstonville Community Education
Certificate III In Care Services / Pilot ProgramNursing
Alstonville Community Education
06-1997
Skills
- Fast learner
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Patient Centered Care
- Strong Clinical Judgement
- Palliative Care Awareness
- After Death Care
- Stoma Care
- Catheter Care
- Fluid Balance
- Tracheostomy Care
- Ear, Nose, Throat and Eye Care
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
Timeline
Assistant in Nursing / Carer
RSL Life Care at Home
02.2022 - Current
Carer
Ballina District Services Association
04.2000 - 04.2003
Carer
North Coast Minders
03.2000 - 04.2005
Carer
St Andrews Nursing Home
04.1989 - Current
Alstonville Community Education
Nursing
Alstonville Community Education
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