Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Carmen Shaw

Warnbro,WA
Carmen Shaw

Summary

My name is Carmen and I love working with the elderly folk. I am kind and compassionate and above all else I'm very patient. I am Medication Compentent, able to do food prep, comfortable with ADL's. I worked in the HDU with high care Dementia residents. I was also Team leader for a few years. Hardworking Disability Support Worker dedicated to comprehensive, compassionate and individualized patient care. Manages appointments and medication, assists with bathing and grooming and maintains tidy environments.

Overview

13
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

CamCan Pty Ltd

Disability Support Worker
04.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques when required for the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
  • Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
  • Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
  • Worked closely with therapists and other specialists to implement prescribed interventions consistently, leading to measurable improvements in client functioning.
  • Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.

Southern Cross Care WA

carer
01.2011 - 09.2020

Education

TAFE WA South Metropolitan

Certificate III in Aged Care Work
01.2010

Skills

  • Med Comp
  • Food Safety
  • Team leader skills
  • Workplace Health and Safety
  • Competent in Dementia care
  • Nursing Home Care Assistance
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Heartsaver CPR AED
  • Housekeeping and meal preparation
  • Emotional Support
  • Medication organization
  • Client Transportation
  • Daily Living Requirements

Certification

I have NDIS screening.

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

CamCan Pty Ltd
04.2021 - Current

carer

Southern Cross Care WA
01.2011 - 09.2020

TAFE WA South Metropolitan

Certificate III in Aged Care Work
Carmen Shaw