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Ellen Casey

Holland Park,QLD

Summary

Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need. Devoted personal care professional skilled in fostering client health and convenience through assisting with daily activities and health needs. Driven to promote healthy habits to encourage client well-being by demonstrating healthy habits. Dedicated to applying emerging techniques to derive best possible outcomes.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Aged Care Worker

Self Employed
Brisbane, Queensland
01.2017 - 01.2024
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting.
  • Organised and monitored medication schedules for elderly clients.
  • Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments.
  • Assisted in developing individualised care plans for elderly clients.
  • Prepared meals according to prescribed diets and nutrition plans.
  • Reported any changes in health or behaviour to nursing staff members promptly.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving elderly clients.
  • Helped with light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, dusting and cleaning bathrooms.
  • Ensured a safe environment by monitoring equipment use and checking fire safety systems regularly.
  • Provided recreational activities such as games, reading materials, music and outdoor walks.
  • Assisted nurses with patient assessments, wound dressings and other medical procedures when needed.
  • Provided clients with emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted with mobility needs and maintaining personal hygiene of students.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
  • Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.

Respite Caregiver

Self Employed
Brisbane, Queensland
02.2013 - 11.2018
  • Provided assistance to families with special needs children, including physical and emotional support.
  • Cared for children in a safe and nurturing environment while parents took short-term breaks from caregiving responsibilities.
  • Developed positive relationships with families by providing compassionate care and understanding of their individual needs.
  • Monitored the safety of the child and children at all times during respite care.
  • Transported child and children to medical appointments or other necessary errands as required.
  • Observed changes in behavior or health conditions and reported them to the family immediately.
  • Ensured that all safety standards were met when providing respite care services.
  • Provided emotional support to families by listening to their concerns and offering advice when needed.
  • Worked collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Responded promptly and appropriately to emergency situations according to established protocols.
  • Maintained hygienic and safe environments through frequent sanitation and cleaning.
  • Performed cooking, cleaning and washing linens.
  • Provided home care and worked at care facilities.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.

Food Prep Cooking Assistant

RBH & Children
Brisbane, Queensland
03.1987 - 12.1998
  • Prepared food items according to recipes and instructions.
  • Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware.
  • Stocked kitchen supplies such as ingredients, condiments and other necessary items.
  • Assisted with portioning of meals for customers or clients.
  • Diced vegetables and fruits for salads, soups and other dishes.
  • Maintained accurate records of food inventory levels in the kitchen.
  • Stocked cupboards and refrigerators and tended salad bars and buffet meals.
  • Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
  • Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
  • Placed food trays over warmers for immediate service or stored in refrigerated storage cabinets.
  • Took and recorded temperatures of food, refrigerators and freezers.

Store Assistant

RBH & Children
Brisbane, Queensland
01.1982 - 11.1987
  • Greeted customers and provided assistance with product inquiries.
  • Processed customer payments using cash register and credit card machines.
  • Stocked shelves, organized displays, and rotated merchandise for freshness.
  • Sorted items into appropriate departments to ensure efficient store operations.
  • Assisted customers in finding desired products throughout the store.
  • Maintained cleanliness of sales floor and backroom areas.
  • Set up promotional displays to attract customers to specific products or sales events.
  • Provided guidance on product use, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting techniques.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while adhering to company policies.
  • Performed daily opening and closing duties such as counting registers, setting alarms.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Cavendish Roads State High
Brisbane, QLD

Skills

  • Eldercare
  • Treatment Planning
  • Basic Housekeeping
  • Safety Awareness
  • Daily Living Assistance
  • Transporting Residents
  • Patient Relations
  • Patient Companionship
  • Compassionate Client Care
  • Client Companionship
  • Receiving Support
  • Cleaning And Sanitizing
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Hospital Coordination
  • Patient Transport
  • Meal Preparation
  • Meal Planning
  • Meal Serving And Feeding
  • Emergency Response
  • Laundry Processing
  • Patient Relationship Management
  • Retail Sales Customer Service
  • Care Advocacy
  • Active Listening
  • Quality Assurance Controls
  • Care Planning
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Patient Confidentiality
  • Wellness Strategies
  • Relationship Building

Affiliations

  • Cooking
  • Camping
  • Music
  • Gardening
  • Community Service Support

Certification

  • Driver License Open

Timeline

Aged Care Worker

Self Employed
01.2017 - 01.2024

Respite Caregiver

Self Employed
02.2013 - 11.2018

Food Prep Cooking Assistant

RBH & Children
03.1987 - 12.1998

Store Assistant

RBH & Children
01.1982 - 11.1987

Some College (No Degree) -

Cavendish Roads State High

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