Candice Robins
Perth,Western Australia
Summary
I am seeking new employment after becoming a mother in 2024. I have most previously worked as a personal care asssistant in the aged care industry (low care to high care)- a role in which i fell in love with and ideally would love to be employed in again. I was trained on site following employment at the same facility in housekeeping and laundry and so I would be seeking to certify my skills in the future and/or am happy to initially undertake shifts voluntarily or under probation to display my competance in the role.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Elderbloom Community Care
Kingsley, WA
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Receiving handover and instructions from my supervisor before and during my shift, as well as communicating any issues back to my supervisor.
- Med comp PCA administered correct medication for residents following dosage and schedule requirements, in line with company policy.
- Assisted residents with their activities of daily living, including showering, dressing, mobility, meal assistance, oral care and all other personal care.
- Observed changes in condition and behavior of the resident and reported on computer systems and verbally to the appropriate staff member.
- Utilised icare software program to document basic clinical observations of residents throughout the shift.
- Encouraged independence by helping residents to develop self-care skills such as meal preparation or personal hygiene tasks.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to help mobilise residents
- maintained a clean and organised environment for consumers, by making beds, removing rubbish, cleaning surfaces and shared facilities such as bathroom floors, kitchens and dining rooms.
Personal Care Assistant
Elderbloom Community Care
Wanneroo, WA
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Maintained accurate records of client care activities on computerized systems for charting purposes.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted in feeding when needed.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
Laundry Assistant
Elderbloom Community Care
Wanneroo, WA
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Cleaned the laundry room and equipment regularly according to safety standards.
- Received and marked articles for laundry, identifying code numbers or names, using hand or machine markers.
- Measured correct amount of chemicals required for each load.
- Inspected linen for tears or stains and treated them accordingly.
- Unloaded and folded clean laundry from dryers and stored in appropriate areas.
- Sorted and distributed clean linens, towels, and other items to designated areas.
- Received and sorted articles by type, color and degree of soil.
- Transported laundry in carts and sorted dirty items by load type.
- Coordinated with housekeeping to meet laundry needs by preparing appropriate quantities.
Domestic Cleaner
Elderbloom Community Care
Wanneroo, WA
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Emptied wastebaskets to transport trash and waste to proper disposal areas.
- Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
- Vacuumed carpeted areas and mopped solid surfaces with proper chemical solutions.
- Cleaned windows, glass partitions and mirrors with cleaners and sponges.
- Sanitized frequented areas and equipment using approved supplies.
- Scrubbed walls to remove scuff marks or stains.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, sinks, countertops, mirrors, and floors.
- Handled, mixed and stored chemical cleaners in compliance with safety requirements and standard operating procedures.
- Polished furniture to remove dust and dirt buildup.
- Followed chemical cleaner and power equipment procedures to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
Education
Mindarie Senior College
Perth, WA12-2011
Skills
- Housekeeping
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Medication administration
- Compassionate caregiving
- Adaptable under pressure
- Activities of daily living support
Certification
- Cert 2 cleaning operations 2018 BWP
- Certificate in Infectious cleaning 2018 BWP
- Cert 2 Sports and Recreation 2018 BWP
- White Card 2018 BWP
- Working at Heights 2018 BWP
References
- Work Reference:
Sam Pinnington 0418721682
- Personal reference:
Kelly Geddes Kelly@luma.org.au 0451315313
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Elderbloom Community Care
05.2018 - 12.2018
Personal Care Assistant
Elderbloom Community Care
06.2014 - 06.2016
Laundry Assistant
Elderbloom Community Care
06.2013 - 06.2015
Domestic Cleaner
Elderbloom Community Care
06.2013 - 06.2015
Mindarie Senior College
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