Christine MUCHIRI
Noble park,VIC
Summary
Experienced aged care and support worker who enjoys providing support and assistance to individuals and groups with disabilities living within community or assisted living center. Able to represent the company or agency of employment with professionalism, courtesy and compassion to clients, families, advocates, providers and public . Proficient in the use of common implementation devices and tools for support daily. Hardworking and enthusiastic with a positive attitude and outlook and ability to work well in order to achieve the desired results and goals. Exceptionally organized and disciplined. Capable of working under minimum supervision and self-motivated. Very good communication skills; oral and written English.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Arcare aged care Australia
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted residents with personal care needs like mobility, eating, dressing, and showering
- Implemented interventions to assist clients with behavioural problems and dementia
- Observed and reported changes in client’s health conditions and reported it accordingly
- Turns and positions bedbound clients/residents to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels
- Upholds each resident’s right with respect, privacy, and confidentiality
- Facilitates activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management and feeding
- Reduces risks of client’s infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment
Personal care Worker
Mannacare
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Support clients with personal care, health care and hygiene
- Prepares nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients daily in disability homes
- Supervises clients with self-administered medications
- Adheres to all company requirements for patient interactions and care standards
- Checks medication schedules and clients’ needs to ensure correct medication administration
- Turns and positions bedbound clients/residents to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels
- Upholds each resident’s right with respect, privacy, and confidentiality
- Facilitates activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management and feeding
- Reduces risks of client’s infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment
- Gathers dietary information, assists with feeding, and monitors intake to help residents achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
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05.2020 - 04.2022
- Handled laundry and changed bed sheets
- Provide support for showering, toileting and incontinence care
- Assisted older adults' clients with hygiene and grooming
- Assisted in administering medication
- Prepared and served meals
- Provided companionship and performed light housekeeping tasks
- Recorded and documented client information in daily progress notes
- Administered food and assisted with mobility, including occasionally physically handling to the client on an as-needed basis
- Assisting with personal daily care such as bathing and dressing
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Holmes Glen Institute
11.2024
Skills
- Assisting in the implementation of individualized care plans
- Laboratory techniques
- Knowledge of health issues relevant to the elderly/people with disabilities
- Commitment to professional development and identifying opportunities for service improvement
- Supporting clients in developing personal skills and independence
- Facilitating participation in social and community activities
- Recording resident's observations accurately and reporting issues of concern
- Fully aware and respectful of residents' rights, as well as their religious and cultural beliefs
- Providing confidentiality, dignity and privacy to patients at all time
- Comprehensive understanding of residential and dementia care
- Aware of Health and Safety, infection control regulations, equal opportunities and data protection
Certification
- Certificate 3 in Individual Support
- National Police Check
- Working with Children Check
- CPR/First Aid Certificate
- NDIS Screening Check
- Victorian Driving License
- Covid 19 and Flu Vaccines
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Arcare aged care Australia
07.2023 - 01.2024
Personal care Worker
Mannacare
09.2022 - 01.2024
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05.2020 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Holmes Glen Institute