Elissa Rourke
Kallangur,Qld
Summary
At Wesley Mission, I leveraged my expertise in patient care and emotional support to enhance the wellbeing of community age care clients. Through tailored care plans and compassionate communication, I significantly improved client independence and safety. My adeptness in medication administration and relationship building underscored my commitment to excellence in elderly care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Age Care
Wesley Mission
Chemside
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and overall wellbeing.
- Provided compassionate companionship to clients, fostering a strong sense of community and belonging.
- Implemented fall-prevention strategies within clients'' homes to reduce risk of injury due to slips or trips.
- Monitored client health and reported changes or concerns to appropriate healthcare professionals in a timely manner.
- Developed tailored care plans for clients, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs were met.
- Provided emotional support and companionship during times of hardship or grief; ensuring clients felt valued and cared for.
- Conducted regular safety checks within clients'' homes, identifying potential hazards and implementing prevention measures.
- Managed medication administration for clients, ensuring accurate dosages and adherence to prescribed schedules.
- Coordinated meal planning and preparation for clients based on individual dietary requirements and preferences.
- Established trust-based relationships with clients through empathetic communication and active listening skills.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Education
Manual Handing
Skills Generation
Sunshine Coast, QLD08.2024
Certificate III - Age Care
Skills Generation
Sunshine Coast, QLD08.2023
Skills
- Housekeeping tasks
- Patient Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Emotional Support
- Client Confidentiality
- Mobility support
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Nutrition management
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Elderly Care
- Multitasking and Organization
- Daily living assistance
- Verbal and written communication skills
- First aid and safety
- Strong Ethics
- Direct Patient Care
- Dementia Care
- Compassionate Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Compassionate communication
- Relationship Building
- Housekeeping
- Flexible Schedule
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Client documentation
- Meal Preparation
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
- Medication Administration
Timeline
Community Age Care
Wesley Mission
01.2023 - Current
Manual Handing
Skills Generation
Certificate III - Age Care
Skills Generation