Eera Raban Farmer
Oaklands,NSW
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.
Outgoing Direct Care Worker experienced with patients with disabilities and acute ailments. Well-versed in assisting patients with daily living tasks. Committed to improving patient well-being through personal care and interactive engagement.
Multi-talented Personal Care Aide with 5 years and 3 months supporting patients with tasks of daily living. Skilled at caring for patients' healthcare needs, grooming, and light housekeeping. Professional and clear communicator when instructing and assisting patients as well as when reporting information to supervisors.
Reliable personal care professional bringing 5 years and 3 months of experience in Personal Care Assistant roles. Skilled in addressing physical and mental disabilities and monitoring needs for convalescent patients. Trusted to care for patients at varying stages of life.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Hardworking and reliable care service employee with strong ability in offering skills and multi tasks. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Service Employee
Warrigal Care
Bundanoon, NSW
01.2019 - 04.2024
- Provided emotional and practical support to clients in their homes, enabling them to remain independent.
- Conducted home visits and assessments, ensuring that client's needs were met.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best care for clients.
- Ensured compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and standards of practice.
- Assisted clients with activities such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Monitored vital signs including pulse rate, blood pressure and temperature.
- Maintained accurate records of all services provided to clients.
- Attended regular training sessions on topics related to care provision.
- Supported clients through difficult times, providing advice where necessary.
- Kept up-to-date with changes in health and social care policies.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving vulnerable people.
- Delivered high quality personalised service tailored towards individual needs.
- Identified potential risks associated with a client's condition or environment.
- Managed challenging behaviour effectively using appropriate methods of intervention.
- Developed relationships built on trust and respect with both colleagues and clients.
- Adhered strictly to confidentiality guidelines when dealing with sensitive information.
- Reported any concerns relating to a client's wellbeing or safety immediately.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health and Services
Nawerewere, Kiribati
09.2003 - 01.2019
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Education
Certificate of Participation - Aged Care Refresher Training
Kiribati Technical Institute
Betio, Tarawa, Kiribati11-2018
Certificate of Attendance - Workshop On Leadership Skills
Autralia Pacific Coalition
Betio KiT, Tarawa Kiribati11-2018
Statement of Attendance - Workshop On Working Overseas
Australia Pacific Coalition
Betio, KIT Tarawa Kiribati11-2018
Certificate of Participation - English For Hospitality Course
Kiribati Institute of Technology
Betio, Tarawa,Kiribati06-2018
Certificate of Attendance - Advanced Cardiac Life Support( ACLS) Course
Kiribati School of Nursing
Fiji National University04-2018
Certificate of Recognition - Interplast
Ministry of Health And Medical Services
Eita, Tarawa, Kiribati03-2018
Certificate III in Individual Support - Aged Care
Australia Pacific Coalition
Fiji12-2016
Certificate of Completion - Gender Base Violence Workshop Training
Sponsored By UNFPA
Nawerewere, Tarawa, Kiribati07-2015
Certificate of Completion - Integrated Management of Childhood Illness Course
KIR - EU HEALTH PROJECT
Nawerewere, Tarawa, Kiribati06-2007
Certificate of Participation - Safemotherhood Training Programme
Ministry of Health And Medical Services
Nawerewere, Tarawa, Kiribati11-2005
Diploma in General & General Nursing - Theory And Practice of General And Obstetric Nursing
Kiribati School of Nursing
Nawerewere, Tarawa, Kiribati09-2003
Skills
- Community Resources
- Vital signs monitoring
- Rehabilitation support
- Compassionate Care
- Personal care assistance
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Quality Improvement
- Behavioral Management
- Mobility Assistance
- Dementia Care
- ADL Assistance
- Patient Companionship
- Documentation
- Progress Documentation
- Compassionate client care
- Incident Reporting
- Meal Preparation
- Heavy Lifting
- Indirect Patient Care
- Compassionate communication
- [Language] Fluency
- Time Management
- Housekeeping
- Quality program protocols
- Emotional Support
- Strong Ethics
- Records Maintenance
- Supportive Companionship
- Relationship Building
- Patient Care
- Daily living assistance
- Elderly Care
- Behavior redirection
- Client documentation
- Special Needs Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Flexible Schedule
- Direct Patient Care
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Disability Support
- Knowledge of state regulations
- PPE Usage
- Patient Management
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Dependable and Responsible
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
Timeline
Care Service Employee
Warrigal Care
01.2019 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health and Services
09.2003 - 01.2019
Certificate of Participation - Aged Care Refresher Training
Kiribati Technical Institute
Certificate of Attendance - Workshop On Leadership Skills
Autralia Pacific Coalition
Statement of Attendance - Workshop On Working Overseas
Australia Pacific Coalition
Certificate of Participation - English For Hospitality Course
Kiribati Institute of Technology
Certificate of Attendance - Advanced Cardiac Life Support( ACLS) Course
Kiribati School of Nursing
Certificate of Recognition - Interplast
Ministry of Health And Medical Services
Certificate III in Individual Support - Aged Care
Australia Pacific Coalition
Certificate of Completion - Gender Base Violence Workshop Training
Sponsored By UNFPA
Certificate of Completion - Integrated Management of Childhood Illness Course
KIR - EU HEALTH PROJECT
Certificate of Participation - Safemotherhood Training Programme
Ministry of Health And Medical Services
Diploma in General & General Nursing - Theory And Practice of General And Obstetric Nursing
Kiribati School of Nursing
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