Caitlin Kaua
Liverpool
Summary
Confident and articulate individual with commended ability to work with others to achieve its set outcomes. Young yet mature school leaver with developed employability skills and personal attributes that support the transition from education to full-time employment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Pick packer
Snackbrands Smithfield
- Prepare and complete orders for delivery or pickup
- Receiving and handling stock properly, inspect the product for defects and damage
- Organise storage facilities and keep workplace clean and safe on a daily basis
- Labelling products
- Packing products into boxes
- Quantity checking
- Manual Handling
- Using Trolleys
- Loading and unloading pallets
- Picking items from shelves using an RF scanner
- Assisting with stock take
- Checking orders.
Childcare Educator Cert III
Munchkin Manor Early Learning Centre
- Assisted children with their daily living, provided safety, and comfort
- Strong skills providing instruction to children
- Excellent interpersonal and age-appropriate communication
- Patience and self-control skills
- High physical stamina and perseverance
- Decision making, critical thinking, evaluation, and problem solving
- Assist children with eating
- Nappy change
- Face-to-face daily communication with parents and visitors
- File organisation
- Send emails, updates to parents & guardians via email
- Telephone calls
- Dealt with wounds
- Provide adequate supervision for the children
- Act as a positive role model
- Provide support for children
- Aware of child/children medical requirements and dietary needs.
Cert III Educator
Mission Australia PreSchool
- Assisted children with their daily living, provided safety, and comfort
- Strong skills providing instruction to children
- Excellent interpersonal and age-appropriate communication
- Patience and self-control skills
- High physical stamina and perseverance
- Decision making, critical thinking, evaluation, and problem solving
- Assist children with eating
- Nappy change
- Face-to-face daily communication with parents and visitors
- File organisation
- Send emails, updates to parents & guardians via email
- Telephone calls
- Dealt with wounds
- Provide adequate supervision for the children
- Act as a positive role model
- Provide support for children
- Aware of child/children medical requirements and dietary needs
- Mandatory reporting
- Incident report.
Disability support work
South West Care
- Providing assistance
- Showing support to individuals with disabilities
- Assisting in personal care
- Meal preparation
- Medication administration
- Creating and implementing care plans
- Monitoring and documenting progress
- Advocating for the rights and needs of individuals with disabilities
- Strong communication
- Showing empathy, building positive relationships
- Problem-solving
- Mandatory reporting
- Helping around the home such as cleaning
- Manual handling
- Providing holistic support
- Providing emotional support and companionship
- Assisting with medication management
- Supporting individuals in accessing community resources and activities
- Assisting with meal preparation and feeding if needed
- Monitoring and documenting individuals' progress and behaviour
- Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans
- Ensuring a safe and supportive environment for individuals with disabilities.
NDIS
Power Enclave Support Services
- Provide assistance and support to individuals with disabilities in various aspects of daily living
- Develop and implement personalised care plans based on the specific needs and goals of each individual
- Assist with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Support individuals in accessing community resources and participating in social activities
- Provide emotional support and encouragement to promote independence and self-confidence
- Assist with medication management and health-related tasks as needed
- Monitor and document the progress and well-being of individuals, reporting any concerns to supervisors or healthcare professionals
- Collaborate with families, caregivers, and other support staff to ensure a holistic approach to care
- Maintain a safe and clean environment for individuals, adhering to health and safety regulations
- Attend training sessions and workshops to stay updated on best practices and techniques in disability support.
Clinical Placement
Summitcare Canley Vale
- Nursing Care Plans: Develop individualised care plans based on assessment data, medical history, and patient goals
- Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care
- Regularly review and update care plans to reflect changes in patient condition or treatment goals
- Educate patients and their families on care plan objectives and strategies for implementation.
- Vital Signs: Measure and record vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiratory rate
- Monitor trends in vital signs to assess the patient's overall health status
- Recognize and report abnormal vital signs promptly to healthcare providers
- Document vital signs accurately and timely in the patient's medical records.
- Observations: Conduct regular observations of patients to monitor for changes in condition or behaviour
- Assess factors such as level of consciousness, skin colour and temperature, respiratory effort, and pain
- Use standardised assessment tools as appropriate to evaluate specific symptoms or concerns
- Communicate observations to the healthcare team to facilitate timely interventions.
- Stool Charting: Monitor and record bowel movements including frequency, consistency, and colour
- Assess for signs of constipation, diarrhoea, or other gastrointestinal issues
- Document stool characteristics accurately using standardised charting formats
- Implement interventions such as dietary modifications or medication adjustments based on stool chart data.
- BGL Monitoring: Perform regular blood glucose monitoring for patients with diabetes or hyperglycemia
- Use glucometers or other appropriate devices to obtain accurate BGL readings
- Interpret BGL results and adjust insulin or oral medications as prescribed
- Educate patients on self-monitoring techniques and strategies for managing blood glucose levels.
- Charting: Maintain accurate and detailed medical records, documenting all aspects of patient care and interventions
- Use standardised terminology and abbreviations to ensure clarity and consistency in charting
- Record assessments, interventions, and patient responses in a timely manner
- Follow institutional policies and procedures for charting, including electronic health record systems if applicable.
- PEG Feeding: Administer enteral nutrition via a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube according to prescribed guidelines
- Verify the placement of the PEG tube before each feeding session
- Prepare and administer formula or liquid medications through the PEG tube as directed by the healthcare provider
- Monitor for signs of intolerance or complications during and after feeding
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the PEG site and feeding equipment.
- PEG Medication: Crush or dissolve medications as necessary to facilitate administration through the PEG tube
- Follow medication administration guidelines provided by the healthcare provider
- Ensure proper flushing of the PEG tube before and after medication administration to prevent clogging and ensure medication delivery
- Document medication administration accurately, including the type, dosage, and time of administration.
- Dispensing Oral Medication: Dispense oral medications accurately according to the prescription provided by the healthcare provider
- Educate patients on the purpose, dosage, and administration instructions for each medication
- Verify patient understanding and compliance with medication regimens
- Monitor for potential drug interactions or adverse effects and report concerns to the healthcare team
- Document medication dispensing activities in the patient's medical records.
- Manual Handling Using Hoist and Commode: Assess the patient's mobility and functional abilities to determine the appropriate use of manual handling equipment
- Safely operate a hoist or lift device to transfer patients between surfaces such as beds, chairs, or toilets
- Provide assistance with toileting using a commode or bedpan as needed
- Follow proper body mechanics and lifting techniques to prevent injury to both the patient and the caregiver
- Collaborate with other healthcare team members to ensure coordinated and safe patient handling practices.
- Pad Changes: Assist patients with incontinence management by performing pad changes as needed
- Maintain privacy and dignity for the patient during pad changes
- Cleanse and dry the perineal area thoroughly to prevent skin irritation or infection
- Apply barrier creams or ointments as directed to protect the skin from moisture-related issues
- Dispose of soiled pads according to facility protocols for infection control.
- Progress Notes: Document observations, interventions, and patient responses in progress notes to track changes in condition and care provided
- Use clear and concise language to communicate relevant information to other members of the healthcare team
- Include details such as vital signs, medication administration, treatments performed, and any significant events or concerns
- Ensure progress notes are timely, accurate, and comprehensive to support continuity of care and facilitate communication among caregivers.
Clinical Placement
Holroyd Private Hospital
- Clinical Practice: Assist registered nurses and healthcare professionals in providing direct patient care
- Perform basic nursing tasks under supervision, such as taking vital signs, administering medications, and dressing wounds
- Assist with patient assessments, including gathering information on medical history and current health status.
- Documentation: Document patient observations, interventions, and responses to care accurately and timely
- Maintain patient records and charts in accordance with facility protocols and legal requirements
- Report any changes in patient condition or concerns to the supervising nurse or healthcare provider promptly.
- Patient Assistance and Support: Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding
- Provide emotional support and comfort to patients and their families during times of illness or distress
- Educate patients and their families on health-related topics, medication administration, and self-care techniques.
- Medication Management: Prepare and administer medications according to prescribed dosage and administration routes
- Monitor patients for adverse reactions or side effects following medication administration
- Follow medication safety protocols, including double-checking medications with another healthcare professional when required.
- Infection Control and Safety: Adhere to infection control practices and safety protocols to prevent the spread of infections and ensure patient safety
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in patient care areas, equipment, and supplies
- Use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately and encourage patients to practice hand hygiene and other infection control measures.
- Communication and Collaboration: Communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team, demonstrating professionalism and empathy
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement patient care plans
- Seek guidance and feedback from experienced nurses and clinical instructors to enhance learning and performance.
- Professional Development: Engage in self-directed learning activities to supplement clinical experiences and deepen understanding of nursing concepts
- Participate in debriefing sessions and reflective practice to analyse clinical experiences and identify areas for improvement
- Attend training sessions, workshops, and seminars to enhance nursing knowledge and skills.
Customer Service
Best and Less
01.2018
- Receiving and storing products to be placed on shelves
- Solving customer inquiries and any problems in terms of products
- Cleaning and keeping the worksite in good working order, working to Health and Safety standards
- Following supervision Instructions
- Kept the storeroom well organised so that it was easier to take products from the storeroom onto shelves inside the store
- Fixed price tags, discounts and made sure items were in order by the sizes.
Filing papers, and Phone messages
Heroes Family Day Care
01.2017
- Dealt with documents that were sent by people or other companies and also filed records of all organisational activities
- Organised files by Subject/Category, Alphabetical Order, Places, Dates and Chronological order so that documents were easy and faster to find when needed
- Dealt with phone messages for work colleagues, inquiries from customers, other companies or employees that had Family Day Cares.
Child Care Educator (Traineeship)
Another World 4 Kids
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted children with their daily living, provided safety, and comfort
- Strong skills providing instruction to children
- Excellent interpersonal and age-appropriate communication
- Patience and self-control skills
- High physical stamina and perseverance
- Decision making, critical thinking, evaluation, and problem solving
- Assist children with eating
- Nappy change
- Face-to-face daily communication with parents and visitors
- File organisation
- Send emails, updates to parents & guardians via email
- Telephone calls
- Dealt with wounds
- Provide adequate supervision for the children
- Act as a positive role model
- Provide support for children
- Aware of child/children medical requirements and dietary needs.
Education
Cert 3 in Childhood Education and care -
WWC -
NDIS check -
First Aid -
NDIS worker’s orientation module -
Hand hygiene -
Covid-19 Infection control -
Diploma of Nursing -
Institute Of Health and Nursing Australia
12.2024
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Organised
- Willingness to learn
- Fast paced worker
- Exceptional communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
- Problem solving
- Team Work
- Decision Making
- Time Management
- Self Motivated
- Adaptability
Vaccinations
- 3 doses of Covid-19 Vaccine
- Influenza Vaccinated
- TB screening
- Serology report
Availability
Available to start immediately
Timeline
Child Care Educator (Traineeship)
Another World 4 Kids
01.2019 - 01.2020
Customer Service
Best and Less
01.2018
Filing papers, and Phone messages
Heroes Family Day Care
01.2017
Pick packer
Snackbrands Smithfield
Childcare Educator Cert III
Munchkin Manor Early Learning Centre
Cert III Educator
Mission Australia PreSchool
Disability support work
South West Care
NDIS
Power Enclave Support Services
Clinical Placement
Summitcare Canley Vale
Clinical Placement
Holroyd Private Hospital
Cert 3 in Childhood Education and care -
WWC -
NDIS check -
First Aid -
NDIS worker’s orientation module -
Hand hygiene -
Covid-19 Infection control -
Diploma of Nursing -
Institute Of Health and Nursing Australia
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