Carman Watts
Mt Sherdan,QLD
Summary
My passion is to advocate for our older and wiser generation giving them the gift to live their lives autonomously without pain and indifference. I pride myself on my attention to detail, active listening and communication skills, whilst providing holistic, emotional, social, and spiritual support. I am an attentive Clinical Care Manager well-trained to complete tasks on time and accurately while maintaining dignity, privacy, and respect. I am an energetic professional successful handling difficult situations with poise and composure.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Care Manager
Sapphire Living (My Home Care)
05.2023 - Current
- Maintained confidentiality of client information according to HIPAA guidelines and organisational policies.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple aged care clients with diverse needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based clinical care protocols and guidelines.
- Developing care plans and aged care management plans.
- Implemented ongoing learning strategies such as tutorials, instructional modules, and supervised hands-on sessions to help staff improve understanding of best care practices.
- Practiced high level of professionalism to safeguard Client information and maintain data integrity.
- Assisting clients in accessing short term restorative care, allied health services and other community resources.
- Clinical care assessments including catheterisation, wound care, continence and clinical assessments.
- Collaborating with allied health to ensure clients receive best care.
- Aged Care Advocate against elderly abuse.
Personal Care Worker
PCW Farnorha (Bolton Clarke)
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Experience in memory support unit, Working in high care unit,
- Practicing safe manual handling procedures, Personal care, Infection control, Wound management, Assessment of skin integrity and Documentation.
- Ensured timely administration of medications, adhering to prescribed schedules and dosages.
Personal Care Worker
Infinite Care - Caravonica
05.2018 - 01.2022
- Experience in memory support unit, Working in high care unit.
- Assessment of skin integrity,
- Implementing Care plans
- Adhering to the standards of aged care rights.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Community Aged Care Support Worker
Life Without Barriers
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Personal care for disability clients,
- Management for clients with Dementia,
- Home care, Support work, Domestic assistance and Social Support
- Established rapport with clients and families to foster open communication and trust.
- Administered medication as prescribed by healthcare providers, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to treatment plans.
- Promoted independence among patients by assisting with daily living tasks such as dressing, grooming, and mobility.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Education
Nursing Science
James Cook University
Cairns, QLD01.2023
Certificate III - Disability And Aged Care
TAFE Queensland
Cairns, QLD01.2017
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Staff Development
- Excellent Organisational Skills
- Team Leadership
- Assessment Tools
- Dementia and Aged Care related Care
- Excellent Communication
- Independent
- Passion to advocate
Clinical Placements
- 2023-01-01, Cairns, QLD, Cairns Base Mental Health Unit (8 weeks)
- 2022-01-01, Mareeba, QLD, Mareeba Hospital - Accident and Emergency/ East Ward (6 weeks)
- 2020-01-01, Townsville, QLD, Townsville University Hospital - SCDU (5 weeks)
- 2020-01-01, Hughenden, QLD, Hughenden Health Service (3 weeks)
- 2017-01-01, Cairns, QLD, Cairns Base Hospital - Gen Med (2 weeks)
Current Training And Professional Development
- Up to date vaccinations including flu and Covid
- NDIS Screening Card
- Federal Police Check
- HLTAID003 Provide First Aid
- HLTAID002 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
- HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Working with Children - Blue Card
- Working with Disability - Yellow Card
- NDIS Worker Screening Card
References
- Amanda Mcfarlane, Care Manager - Sapphire, amandamcfarlane94@gmail.com, 0499 991 182
- Caryl Faye Villeta, Enrolled Nurse - Cairns Base Hospital, carylvilleta@gmail.com, 0473473715
- Natasha Franklin, Care coordinator - Caravonica Waters, natasha_franklin89@hotmail.com
Certification
- Up to date vaccinations including flu and Covid
- NDIS Screening Card
- Federal Police Check
- HLTAID003 Provide First Aid
- HLTAID002 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
- HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Working with Children - Blue Card
Timeline
Clinical Care Manager
Sapphire Living (My Home Care)
05.2023 - Current
Personal Care Worker
PCW Farnorha (Bolton Clarke)
11.2022 - 05.2023
Personal Care Worker
Infinite Care - Caravonica
05.2018 - 01.2022
Community Aged Care Support Worker
Life Without Barriers
01.2017 - 01.2019
Nursing Science
James Cook University
Certificate III - Disability And Aged Care
TAFE Queensland
- Up to date vaccinations including flu and Covid
- NDIS Screening Card
- Federal Police Check
- HLTAID003 Provide First Aid
- HLTAID002 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
- HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Working with Children - Blue Card
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