David Hagan
Peachester,QLD
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with extensive experience at the Alzheimer's Association, skilled in patient monitoring and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through tailored activities and effective communication. CPR certified, adept at ensuring safety and hygiene while fostering independence and dignity in daily living.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Alzheimer's Association
02.2012 - Current
- Provided compassionate personal care to individuals with Alzheimer's and related dementias.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, fostering independence and dignity.
- Monitored patient behavior and reported changes to ensure optimal care quality.
- Coordinated recreational activities to promote cognitive stimulation and emotional well-being.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
Personal Care Assistant
RSL Care
02.2009 - 02.2012
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
- Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
- Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Maintained current knowledge of best practices in personal care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Managed household chores efficiently, enabling clients to enjoy a clean living space without added stress or physical strain.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Ensured timely medication administration, managing accurate records of dosages and schedules for multiple clients.
Education
Certificate III - Workplace Health & Safety
Alzheimers Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD01-2015
Certificate IV - Home And Community Care
Alzheimers Queensland
01-2013
Diploma - Information Technology
TAFE Queensland
QLD12-1998
Certificate III - Aged Care
Orana Nursing Home
Kingaroy, QLD01-1995
Skills
- Personal care assistance
- Daily living support
- Patient monitoring
- Emotional support
- Medication administration
- Hygiene maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Physical mobility assistance
- Communication skills
- Household management
- Compassionate caregiving
- Client transportation
- Professional development
- Routine task management
- Personal hygiene assistance
- CPR certified
- Meal preparation
Certification
CPR
First Aid Certificate
Valid Police Check
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Alzheimer's Association
02.2012 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
RSL Care
02.2009 - 02.2012
Certificate III - Workplace Health & Safety
Alzheimers Queensland
Certificate IV - Home And Community Care
Alzheimers Queensland
Diploma - Information Technology
TAFE Queensland
Certificate III - Aged Care
Orana Nursing Home