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Mercy Gonkarnue

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Aged Care Worker

Nursing Agency
01.2021 - 11.2021
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Assisted residents with daily living tasks, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Provided emotional support to families during difficult times, offering reassurance and guidance.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Maintained a clean and safe living environment for all residents, ensuring their wellbeing.

Disability Support Worker

Sydney Health And Care Services
02.2019 - 03.2020
  • Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
  • Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
  • Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
  • Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
  • Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
  • Worked with children and parents to closely monitor and record social, behavioural and academic growth.
  • Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients to attend medical appointments or partake in social activities safely.
  • Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
  • Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Childcare Assistant

Golden Kids Family DayCare
04.2018 - 05.2019
  • Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
  • Established positive relationships with parent to collaboratively promote child's wellbeing.
  • Supported early language development through storytelling, songs, and interactive conversations with children.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
  • Monitored children's progress and identified areas of improvement.
  • Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
  • Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
  • Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
  • Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by maintaining clean and organized spaces for daily use.
  • Assisted with meal preparation and feeding to meet children's dietary needs.
  • Built strong relationships with parents by providing regular progress updates and addressing concerns promptly.

Education

First Aid Certificate -

First Aid Course/CPR
Sydney, NSW

Working With Children Check Certificate -

Working With Children Check Course
Sydney, NSW

Police Check Certificate -

Police Check Course
Sydney, NSW

Full Driver's License -

Drive's License Cert.
Sydney, NSW

NDIS Working Screening Check Cert. -

NDIS Working Screening Check Course
Sydney, NSW

Certificate III - Individual Support Disability

TAFE
Sydney, NSW
03.2018

Certificate III - Aged Care

TAFE
Sydney, NSW
02.2017

Skills

  • Documentation
  • Heartsaver First Aid (First Aid)
  • Household Cleaning
  • Personal Care Worker
  • Decision-Making
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Housekeeping
  • Team Leadership
  • Visiting patient homes
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Activity Planning

Workaplacement


CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY SERVICES 2022-2023


  • youth worker Duties
  • Assisting Clients with House cleaning
  • Community access to appointments and shopping
  • Assisting Clients with personal care needs
  • Working with youth
  • Assisting Clients with activities
  • Assisting Clients with Cooking
  • Staying with Clients in their Home.

Additional Information



Name: Director Elvis Nwachukwu

Role: Manager

Organisation: Cornerstone Community services

Phone Number: 0423407507


Name: Hiba Abb

Role: Manager

Organisation: TLC Nursing Agency

Phone Number: 041406242220


Name: Raza Jarah

Role: Manager

Organisation: Golden Kids family DayCare

Phone Number: 04084289940

Timeline

Aged Care Worker

Nursing Agency
01.2021 - 11.2021

Disability Support Worker

Sydney Health And Care Services
02.2019 - 03.2020

Childcare Assistant

Golden Kids Family DayCare
04.2018 - 05.2019

First Aid Certificate -

First Aid Course/CPR

Working With Children Check Certificate -

Working With Children Check Course

Police Check Certificate -

Police Check Course

Full Driver's License -

Drive's License Cert.

NDIS Working Screening Check Cert. -

NDIS Working Screening Check Course

Certificate III - Individual Support Disability

TAFE

Certificate III - Aged Care

TAFE

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