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Brian Wenham

Victor Harbor,SA

Summary

Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities. Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. Personal Care Aide experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday tasks. Skilled in geriatric care and providing companionship and direct assistance to cognitively impaired clients. Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering 16 years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working young and the elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Person Centred Care Worker

Community Living Options
11.2005 - 02.2022
  • Enhanced patient well-being by providing personalized care and support tailored to individual needs.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Fostered a safe, comfortable environment for patients by maintaining clean and organized living spaces.
  • Monitored patient health, reporting any changes or concerns to healthcare professionals promptly.
  • Ensured timely administration of medication, following strict protocols to maintain patient safety.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, building trust and improving overall wellbeing.
  • Assisted in physical therapy exercises, helping patients regain mobility and strength over time.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed about progress and addressing concerns as needed.
  • Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in patients with dementia or other cognitive impairments.
  • Provided transportation services for medical appointments and social activities, ensuring punctuality and safety at all times.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient care, documenting progress and areas requiring further attention from healthcare professionals.
  • Coordinated meal planning and preparation based on individual dietary requirements, promoting healthy eating habits among patients.
  • Supported the development of self-care skills in individuals recovering from illness or injury through guided practice programs.
  • Facilitated group activities that fostered social interaction among residents within assisted living communities.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings discussing the best course of action for each client''s specific needs.
  • Managed clients'' personal hygiene routines including bathing, dressing, grooming tasks alongside maintaining a respectful demeanour.
  • Aided clients during transfers between beds, chairs or other positions ensuring proper body mechanics were utilized to prevent injuries.
  • Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, providing comfort and support to patients and their families during difficult times.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviours to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
  • Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
  • Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
  • Assisted with end-of-life care.
  • Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
  • Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
  • Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
  • Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
  • Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.

Education

Certificate III - Disability Studies

Tafe Sa
Victor Harbor, SA
06.2006

Skills

    • Patient assessment
    • Conflict resolution
    • Recreational activities
    • First aid knowledge
    • Effective communication
    • Critical thinking
    • Nutrition monitoring
    • Medication administration
    • Healthcare coordination
    • Client confidentiality
    • Personal care assistance
    • Active listening
    • Meal preparation
    • Community integration
    • Time management
    • Infection control
    • Team collaboration
    • Behavioral support
    • Cultural sensitivity
    • Adaptive equipment use
    • Transportation assistance
    • Compassionate care
    • Stress management
    • Empathy and understanding
    • Housekeeping tasks
    • Mobility support
    • Progress Documentation
    • Chronic Disease Management
    • Basic Housekeeping
    • Incident Reporting
    • Mobility Assistance
    • Behavioral Management
    • ADL Assistance
      • Patient Companionship
      • Documentation
      • Care Plan Adherence
      • Patient Care
      • Problem-Solving
      • Dependable and Responsible
      • Client Documentation
      • Incapacitation Care
      • Complex Problem-Solving
      • Housekeeping
      • Case Management
      • Flexible Schedule
      • Care Plan Management
      • PPE Usage
      • Patient Management
      • Hoyer Lifting Equipment
      • Medication and Appointment Reminders
      • Compassionate Communication
      • Direct Patient Care
      • Medical Office Administration
      • Clinical Quality Program Standards
      • Strong Ethics
      • Client Transportation
      • State Regulations Knowledge
      • Relationship Building
      • COVID-19 Safety Policies
      • Behavior Redirection
      • Care Plan Assessment
      • Patient Transportation
      • Medication Management
      • Disability Support
      • Patient Advocacy

Certification

First aid Training - Expires 07/09/2024

Supporting people to stay infectious free 11/03/2020

Manual Handling 25/08/2020

Quality safety and you 28/06/2019

Timeline

Person Centred Care Worker

Community Living Options
11.2005 - 02.2022

Certificate III - Disability Studies

Tafe Sa

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