Compassionate and dedicated personal care assistant with over 3 years of experience in providing high-quality patient care. Seeking to transition into a role as an X-Ray assistant, leveraging strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a passion for patient well-being. Eager to apply my diverse caregiving background to contribute to a dynamic radiology team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Advanced Practice
Windsor Park Aged Care Home By Hall And Prior
01.2022 - 12.2023
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Ordered and received incoming supplies (medications) and stocked in correct locations.
Schedule medical appointment and arranged transportation for consumers.
Answered incoming calls, greeted callers, provided information and transferring calls to appropriate parties.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Observed or examined consumers to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
Transported consumers between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Monitored consumers specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with consumers.
Built strong relationships with consumers to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Documented consumer's mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
Assisted consumers with self-administered medications.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in consumer's health status to case manager.
Engaged consumers in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Disability Support Worker
ELBA Incorporated
10.2021 - 04.2022
Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting clients.
Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, client's behaviors, and incidents.
Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
Nursing Assistant
Aegis Aged Care St Michael's
10.2020 - 10.2021
Helped residents effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
Answered call lights and supported residents comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in resident's condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
Special Needs Nanny (Autism)
Family Chavez
10.2018 - 01.2019
Engaged with child on individual basis to build positive relationships.
Balanced playtime and limited screen time to optimize types of stimulation and support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
Offered positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
Supervised child on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in child.
Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
Supported child in daily activities, including playing, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
Clinical Placement Nursing Student
Sao Jose Hospital
10.2017 - 06.2018
Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Performed bladder catheterization procedures for effective urine drainage.
Placed nasoenteral catheters for precise administration of nutrition, medications, or fluids.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
Performed medical tests and collected samples for laboratory analysis.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Medical Imaging Assistant
Cliniimagem - Exams And Medical Diagnosis By Image
04.2017 - 10.2017
Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
Assisted in executing optimum quality ultrasound exams while obtaining images to support diagnosis documented by interpreting physician.
Obtained essential information from patients, medical records and previous exams for clinical correlation.
Reviewed physician's orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
Stocked and prepared assigned room for smooth daily patient flow.
Handled private and confidential information in compliance with clinic policies and procedures.
Completed ultrasound exam and verified proper documentation in ultrasound reporting system to facilitate accurate record-keeping.
Prepared supplies and paperwork to support physician for sterile procedures. Processed, labeled and organised diagnostic images to match with patient records.
Pharmacy Assistant Intern
SESI Pharmacy
04.2015 - 10.2015
Supported pharmacists with day-to-day activities and pharmacy office management functions.
Assisted customers in selecting over-the-counter medications and health care products.
Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized.
Greeted customers and responded to questions with friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers about proper use and storage of drugs.
Answered customer phone calls to address questions and provide assistance with prescriptions.
Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
Restocked pharmacy shelves with supplies and medicines and ordered new items to avoid shortages.
Education
Personal Care Advanced Practice Course
Hall And Prior
Perth, WA
03.2022
Bachelor of Nursing
Higher Education School Of Criciuma - ESUCRI
Criciuma, SC - BRAZIL
08.2018
Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Attention to Detail
Effective communication
Problem-solving abilities
Empathy and Compassion
Patient-Focused Care
Computer Literacy
First aid and CPR
Additional Information
Extension Courses and Training
Manual Handling Leaders, Hall & Prior, Perth, WA - Australia - 2022
Fire Safety and Emergency Procedures, Manual Handling, Infection Control,I'm Alert Food Safety, Hall & Prior, Perth, WA - Australia - 2022
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid course, St John Ambulance, Perth, WA - Australia - 2021
Comply with Infection Prevention and Control Policies and Procedures, SERO Institute, Perth, WA - Australia - 2021
Fire Safety and Emergency Procedures, Manual Handling, Infection Control, Food Safety and Dementia Care, Aegis St Michael's, Perth, WA - Australia - 2020
Refreshment Course on Drugs and Damage to Mental Health, Israeli Institute of Education and Research Albert Einstein (IIEP), Brazil - 2018
V International Symposium of Neonatology of Porto Alegre, Brazil - 2016
Skin Lesions Preventive and Treatment, Unimed Hospital of Criciuma , Brazil - 2016
Palliative Care: death is part of life, Unimed Hospital of Criciuma , Brazil - 2014
The Importance of Hand Hygiene in Health Services, Unimed Hospital of Criciuma, Brazil - 2014
Timeline
Personal Care Advanced Practice
Windsor Park Aged Care Home By Hall And Prior
01.2022 - 12.2023
Disability Support Worker
ELBA Incorporated
10.2021 - 04.2022
Nursing Assistant
Aegis Aged Care St Michael's
10.2020 - 10.2021
Special Needs Nanny (Autism)
Family Chavez
10.2018 - 01.2019
Clinical Placement Nursing Student
Sao Jose Hospital
10.2017 - 06.2018
Medical Imaging Assistant
Cliniimagem - Exams And Medical Diagnosis By Image
04.2017 - 10.2017
Pharmacy Assistant Intern
SESI Pharmacy
04.2015 - 10.2015
Personal Care Advanced Practice Course
Hall And Prior
Bachelor of Nursing
Higher Education School Of Criciuma - ESUCRI
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