Charanjit Sohpal
Wynn Vale,SA
Summary
Adept Personal Support Worker from PIMS Hospital, I excel in delivering compassionate care and dementia support, enhancing patient wellness and independence. Leveraging skills in clinical documentation and emotional support, I've significantly improved client satisfaction. My dedication to professional development and patient-focused achievements sets me apart in the healthcare field. Also during covid i was one of the staff who, Raised her hand for duty in intensive care. I looked after patients well and serve the humanity, in times of dire need
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal-support-worker
PIMS Hospital
Jalandhar ,Punjab,India
09.2016 - 08.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.
- Supported meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions or preferences of the client.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized care plans for individual patients.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
- Trained and coordinated work of new support workers.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices in personal support work.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
Education
Cert 3 In Indvidual Support - Aged Care
Total Training Solutions
Parafield Gardens, SA07.2024
Diploma Of Nursing - Nursing
Ravidas University For Nursing
Beeja,Punjab,India06.2016
Skills
- Mobility Assistance
- Dementia Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Emotional Support
- Patient Care
- Social support
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Housekeeping tasks
- Meal Preparation
- Meal Planning
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Compassionate Care
- Nutrition Support
- Recreational Activities
- Client Relationship Management
- Medication organization
- Clinical Documentation
- Assistive Technology
- Disability Support
- Elderly Care
- First aid and safety
- Multitasking and Organization
- Time Management
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Verbal and written communication skills
Languages
Panjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindhi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Personal-support-worker
PIMS Hospital
09.2016 - 08.2022
Cert 3 In Indvidual Support - Aged Care
Total Training Solutions
Diploma Of Nursing - Nursing
Ravidas University For Nursing