Ellen Bunting
Castlemaine,VIC
Summary
Attentive and focused healthcare professional offering 650 hours of hands-on experience in hospital environments during clinical placements. Successful in quickly building rapport with patients and families. Highly proficient in patient care, assessments, medication administration and health education.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Ellen Bunting
Bendigo, VIC
07.2022 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- 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.
Disability Support Worker
DS Nursing Home Care
Bendigo, VIC
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- 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.
- Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress, adjusting support strategies as needed to maximize outcomes.
- Worked closely with therapists and other specialists to implement prescribed interventions consistently, leading to measurable improvements in client functioning.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
RUSON
Maldon Hospital
Maldon
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss emerging issues within the unit, contributing ideas for quality improvement initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
La Trobe University
Bendigo, VIC04.2024
Skills
- Documentation And Reporting
- Patient Assessments
- Task Prioritization
- Infection control standards
- Medication Administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- ADL Assistance
- Self-reflection
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound Care
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Cardiac monitoring
Certification
HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support
HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Ellen Bunting
07.2022 - Current
Disability Support Worker
DS Nursing Home Care
06.2022 - 07.2023
RUSON
Maldon Hospital
03.2020 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
La Trobe University