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Carmen Castro

Sydney,NSW

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 a sensitive approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyles for residents. Offers enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Work History

Caregiver

Thompson Healthcare
04.2021 - 06.2021
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • 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.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Australian Catholic University
Sydney, NSW
06.2025

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) - Individual Support

4Life College
Sydney, NSW
11.2021

Skills

  • Care Plan Adherence
  • Progress Documentation
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Meal Preparation
  • Basic Housekeeping
  • Patient Companionship
  • First Aid and Safety
  • Client Transportation
  • Supportive Companionship
  • Care Plan Management
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Empathetic listening
  • Emotional support
  • Special needs care
  • Compassionate care

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Caregiver

Thompson Healthcare
04.2021 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Australian Catholic University

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) - Individual Support

4Life College
Carmen Castro