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Chelsea Phelan

Bundaberg,QLD

Summary

Dutiful Healthcare Assistant works under guidance of healthcare professionals in hospitals and community settings to aid with clinical duties, observe and monitor patients and promote physical and nutritional health and well-being. Compassionate team player recognized for positive, upbeat attitude and proactive demeanour in solving problems. Flexible learner adapts easily to new challenges. Supportive Healthcare Assistant with extensive experience working in healthcare services. Takes patient vitals, documents needs and maintains cleanliness of examination rooms. Known for treating all patients with dignity, respect and discretion while maintaining utmost confidentiality.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Healthcare Assistant

CFY
07.2023 - 01.2024
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Demonstrated professionalism through punctuality, attention to detail, and consistent provision of quality patient care.
  • Accompanied patients to appointments and medical procedures, offering emotional support and ensuring their comfort throughout the process.
  • Performed physical therapy exercises with patients under clinical supervision, supporting rehabilitation goals through diligent practice sessions.

Healthcare Assistant

YNA Your Nursing Agency
07.2023 - 01.2024
  • Delivered high-quality care to [Type] patients in hospital facility.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Collected biological samples for testing and lab work, in alignment with health and safety protocols.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Assisted nurses in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting patient progress for better treatment outcomes.
  • Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.

Healthcare Assistant

SOS Kilkenny
08.2021 - 06.2023
  • Implement and follow person centred plans in order to provide best quality of life for individual
  • Assist individuals that may reach a heightened state of challenging behaviour to regulate themselves through encouragement and empathy
  • Supporting individuals with Down syndrome, Dementia, Autistic Spectrum Disorder also Mental Illness issues in high support
  • Completing admission documentation for all new service users observing, monitoring and recording residents conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and
    weight regularly
  • Adhere to departments policies, procedures and practices
    Follow all health and safety protocols
  • Updating all paperwork and files in line with HIQA standards
    communicating constantly with patients, relatives and carers
  • Attending review meetings and liaising with team, social workers and families
  • Personal care including infection prevention and control, food, personal hygiene and overall reassurance, comfort and safety
  • Promoting Positive Mental/Physical/Nutritional health with patient

Healthcare Assistant

Drakelands House Nursing Home
02.2016 - 06.2021
  • Provide assistance, support and direct personal care to patients and residents in nursing home
  • Working as part of a team daily promoting a positive environment
  • Activity co-ordinator planning daily/weekly activities for resident such as mass, music
  • Running and organising family visits during Covid19 taking bookings
  • Fulfilling appropriate paperwork for tasks within the organisation
  • Responsible for the care of residents caring for their daily needs observing, monitoring and recording patients conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight
  • Communicating constantly with patients, relatives and carers
  • Assisting with clinical duties
  • Personal care including infection prevention and control, food, personal hygiene and overall reassurance, comfort and safety
    Promoting positive mental/physical/nutritional health with patients
  • Checking and ordering supplies

Education

Fetac Level 5 - Healthcare Support And Social Studies

Ormonde College
Ireland

Skills

  • Infection Control
  • Emotional and Social Support
  • Empathy and Compassionate Care
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • CPR/AED
  • Communication
  • Feeding assistance expert
  • Personal Care Aide (PCA)
  • Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
  • First Aid Certification
  • Tube feedings and medications familiarity

Certification

  • CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant


Timeline

Healthcare Assistant

CFY
07.2023 - 01.2024

Healthcare Assistant

YNA Your Nursing Agency
07.2023 - 01.2024

Healthcare Assistant

SOS Kilkenny
08.2021 - 06.2023

Healthcare Assistant

Drakelands House Nursing Home
02.2016 - 06.2021

Fetac Level 5 - Healthcare Support And Social Studies

Ormonde College

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