Elizabeth Herriot
Mount Mort,QLD
Summary
Dedicated care professional, committed to supporting patients in feeling secure and comfortable in clinical and home settings. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Experience delivering patient-centered care in fast-paced environments. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in using medical equipment and following care plans.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
AIN
Tabeel Aged Care
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
- Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for patients from hospital to home care, ensuring continuity of care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
PCA
KinCare
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Administered medications as prescribed, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments or other necessary outings for patients who required assistance outside of the home setting.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records, ensuring continuity of care among healthcare providers.
- Promoted social interaction among residents within a long-term care facility which enhanced overall quality of life.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques and disease management strategies, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Provided respite care for family caregivers, allowing them to rest and recharge while ensuring the continued well-being of their loved one.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Disability Caretaker
CPL - Choice, Passion, Life
01.2015 - 09.2017
- Documented client progress notes accurately highlighting any changes in behavior or health status in a timely manner.
- Facilitated social engagement for clients by organizing outings and activities tailored to their interests.
- Actively participated in ongoing training sessions staying up-to-date on best practices within the field of disability caretaking.
- Worked closely with the interdisciplinary team to assess the effectiveness of care plans making adjustments as needed based on feedback from all parties involved.
- Implemented crisis intervention protocols when required ensuring safety for both the individual being served along with staff members.
- Advocated on behalf of clients ensuring that their rights were respected and their voices heard in all decision-making processes.
- Monitored client medications, ensuring proper administration and adherence to prescribed schedules.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive support for clients'' physical, mental, and emotional needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and wellbeing.
- Helped clients reach personal goals through encouragement, motivation, and targeted support.
- Managed challenging behaviors using positive reinforcement strategies, de-escalation techniques, and redirection when necessary.
- Maintained safe and clean living environments for clients, promoting health and reducing risk of injury.
- Improved quality of life for clients by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Education
Certificate III - Aged Care & Disability
Applied Care & Professional Development
Skills
- Patient care
- Reliable team player
- Infection control
- Continuing education
- Cultural sensitivity
- Daily living assistance
- Medication reminders
- Patient documentation
- Basic nursing care
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient-focused care
- Medical terminology
- Mobility assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding assistance
- Positioning patients
- Transfer techniques
- Urinary catheter care
- End-of-life care
- Maintaining privacy
- Monitoring fluids
- Personal hygiene assistance
Timeline
AIN
Tabeel Aged Care
09.2022 - 05.2024
PCA
KinCare
02.2018 - 01.2019
Disability Caretaker
CPL - Choice, Passion, Life
01.2015 - 09.2017
Certificate III - Aged Care & Disability
Applied Care & Professional Development
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