Debra Luke
Fulltime Parent / Carer
Mount Taylor,VIC
Summary
Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering over 20 years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Carer
Family
Richmond, VIC
04.1998 - 02.2019
- Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Family Daycare Provider
Self-employeed
Montmorency, VIC
04.1995 - 12.2002
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and [Task] leading by example.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts, gardening and sport
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children, including updating attendance and requesting new supplies.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Added daily log information to permanent records outlining observations, meals and any medications administered for acute or chronic conditions.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Kept areas clean, organized and stocked, and sanitized surfaces and toys each day and sometimes more often depending on activities
Education
High School Diploma -
Kilmaire Girls College
Hawthorn, VIC 02.1986 - 12.1986
Certificate IV - Family And Children Services
Banyule Council
In Home Learning 02.1995 - 12.1997
Skills
Meal planning and preparation
Compassionate care
Tactful communication
Household tasks
Client rapport
Stress management
Behavior Management
Errands
Schedule Management
Medication Management
Chauffeuring
Wound care maintenance
Cooking meals
Light cleaning
Reading, camping, cooking and Gardening
I thoroughly enjoy spending time in nature, which i find quite cathartic. I can often be found in my front or backyard gardening, walking my dog and as a family we love to go camping whenever we get the chance. Additionally, i have always been an avid reader, particularly non fiction crime and mystery novels.
Timeline
Personal Carer
Family
04.1998 - 02.2019
Family Daycare Provider
Self-employeed
04.1995 - 12.2002
Certificate IV - Family And Children Services
Banyule Council
02.1995 - 12.1997
High School Diploma -
Kilmaire Girls College
02.1986 - 12.1986