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Diamond Fentiman

Diamond Fentiman

Whyalla,SA

Summary

Hello! I am a compassionate worker with extensive experience in aged and disability support work, highly skilled in person-centred palliative care and time management, aswell as personal care and community access. Enhancing residents' quality of life through tailored support and strong interpersonal relationships. Consistently receiving positive feedback from residents and family. I am committed to maintaining client dignity and independence while adhering to strict safety protocols and confidentiality.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Aged Care Worker

Helping Hand Aged Care
10.2024 - Current
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Assisted residents with daily living tasks, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Enhanced residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Adhered strictly to infection control protocols, minimizing the risk of communicable diseases within the facility.
  • Received consistent positive feedback from residents and their families due to exceptional care delivery.
  • Reduced falls and injuries among residents by implementing tailored exercise programs.
  • Ensured timely completion of required documentation, maintaining accuracy in medical records management systems.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.

Disability Support Worker

ITEC Health
07.2022 - 10.2024
    • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
    • Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
    • Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
    • Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
    • Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents.
    • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
    • Implemented behaviour management techniques when required for the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
    • Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients to attend medical appointments or partake in social activities safely.
    • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviours to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
    • Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.

Personal Care Worker

Kindred Living
01.2021 - 10.2022
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Developed trust-based relationships with both clients and their families through clear communication and empathetic caregiving approach.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Demonstrated respect for client privacy through discreet handling of sensitive information entrusted during care delivery.
  • Supported clients in maintaining independence with assistance in mobility and ambulation.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Provided emotional support to families during difficult times, offering reassurance and guidance.

Education

Certificate III Health Services Assistance -

TAFE SA
SA
11-2021

Certificate II Community Services -

TAFE SA
SA
06-2020

Skills

  • Toileting assistance and continence care
  • Dementia care
  • Feeding assistance
  • Skilled in patient-centred palliative care
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Time management
  • First aid and safety
  • Support for daily living activities
  • Housekeeping and meal preparation
  • Independent living support
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Client confidentiality

Timeline

Aged Care Worker

Helping Hand Aged Care
10.2024 - Current

Disability Support Worker

ITEC Health
07.2022 - 10.2024

Personal Care Worker

Kindred Living
01.2021 - 10.2022

Certificate III Health Services Assistance -

TAFE SA

Certificate II Community Services -

TAFE SA

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