Compassionate Caregiver assists elderly or disabled clients and patients from hospices or recovery centers. Observes and reports on patient status, cleans and organizes living quarters and provides companionship. Demonstrated knowledge of vital sign reading and proper aseptic and infection control policies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver, Special Needs
Nurse Next Door
09.2022 - Current
Prepared meals and snacks and fed clients.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Enhanced the quality of life for special needs individuals by providing personalized care and attention.
Assisted clients in achieving their daily goals by offering physical support and emotional encouragement.
Provided compassionate care for special needs clients, ensuring their comfort and dignity at all times.
Developed strong crisis management skills, working proactively to diffuse challenging situations and maintain a calm, supportive environment for special needs individuals.
Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
Kept complete and accurate records, documenting care and patient progress.
Provided personal care to maintain hygiene and prevent health problems.
Administered medication to manage symptoms and promote healing.
Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Caregiver Student
Sinnamon Village Aged Care - Wesley Mission Queensland
11.2022 - 12.2022
104 Hours of placement experience
Assisted residents with daily living tasks, promoting independence and dignity.
Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Maintained a clean and safe living environment for all residents, ensuring their wellbeing.
Enhanced residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Machine Operator
Hilton Food Group
08.2019 - 04.2020
Machine Operator, Packing, Debagging, Supervisor for the line at times
Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
Delivery Driver
Pharmacy 4 Less
08.2019 - 02.2020
Delivering medication to age care homes
Cash handling
Handling S8 medications
Packer
Tip Top Bakeries
12.2018 - 08.2019
Packing products in boxes at a fair speed, Stacking boxes on pallets and relocating pallets to forklift station, Filling out paperwork of each pallet, Packing product and sealing the box for the pallet
Pizza Maker
Eagle Boys Pizza
03.2017 - 12.2018
Customer service, Making pizza dough, Opening and closing shop, Cash handling, Taking and giving customer orders, Taking deliveries to indicated location
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Tafe Queensland
Bundamba, QLD
Year 12 Certificate -
Corinda State High School
01.2014
Certificates II in Active volunteering -
01.2014
Certificate I in construction (White Card) -
01.2014
Certificate III in Information, Digital media and technology. -
01.2013
Certificate II in community service work -
01.2012
Recognition award for contribution to the local community and volunteering -
01.2012
Skills
Hard-working and eager to learn new skills
Honest, punctual and reliable
Able to work independently or part of a team
Responsible
Capable
Adaptable
Cheerful and friendly
Bilingual - English, Hindi
Patience and understanding
Feeding Assistance
Transportation Assistance
Qualifications
NDIS screening clearance
Blue card
First Aid
CPR
Police Check
Volunteer Placements
Repco spare parts, 2013, Answering calls, Customer service, New stock arrival and organising parts by part number
Vinnies, 2013, Separating new arrival items according to category, Customer service
Sinnamon village nursing home, 2012, Helping out the elderly in any way possible, Help organise events in the home for the elderly, Help prepare the Christmas gifts
Hobbies and Interests
Fishing
Cars
Traveling
Transportation
Own Car
Availability
Any hours, 7 days a week
Right To Work
Australian Citizen
References
Fiona Johnstone, Nurse Next Door, 0409184447
Moses Vishwa, Hilton Foods, 0423031940
Timeline
Caregiver Student
Sinnamon Village Aged Care - Wesley Mission Queensland
11.2022 - 12.2022
Caregiver, Special Needs
Nurse Next Door
09.2022 - Current
Delivery Driver
Pharmacy 4 Less
08.2019 - 02.2020
Machine Operator
Hilton Food Group
08.2019 - 04.2020
Packer
Tip Top Bakeries
12.2018 - 08.2019
Pizza Maker
Eagle Boys Pizza
03.2017 - 12.2018
Diploma - Nursing
Tafe Queensland
Year 12 Certificate -
Corinda State High School
Certificates II in Active volunteering -
Certificate I in construction (White Card) -
Certificate III in Information, Digital media and technology. -
Certificate II in community service work -
Recognition award for contribution to the local community and volunteering -