SAJID HUSSAIN
Saint Albans,VIC
Summary
Talented Support Worker focused on improving client lives through high-quality support and patient instruction. Proficient in life, financial and social skills, helping clients integrate into community and live more robust lives. Creative and empathetic assistant with 8 years of experience building community and developing social skills through incremental therapeutic techniques.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Support Worker
Elite Care Services
5/67 Ashley St, Braybroook
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication management
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Facilitated community integration for clients by organizing social outings, recreational activities, and educational opportunities.
- Safeguarded client well-being by monitoring health conditions, administering medications, and reporting any changes to appropriate medical professionals.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, effectively de-escalating challenging situations while maintaining client safety.
Personal Care Assistant
Japara Aged Care
- Maintained hygiene and cleanliness of residents' rooms
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Ensured timely medication administration, managing accurate records of dosages and schedules for multiple clients.
- Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans addressing each client''s specific needs.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormal findings to medical professionals for further evaluation.
- Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Supported clients'' mental health by actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate companionship during challenging times.
Personal Care Assistant
Fronditha Aged Care
- Provided personal care including showering and dressing
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Ensured timely medication administration, managing accurate records of dosages and schedules for multiple clients.
- Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormal findings to medical professionals for further evaluation.
- Prevented injuries through diligent observation of the environment and prompt intervention when needed during mobility assistance tasks.
Palliative Care Assistant
South Eastern Private Hospital (Palliative Care)
- Cared for patients with terminal illnesses, including daily routines and feeding
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and clean environment for hospice patients through diligent housekeeping tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical intervention when necessary.
- Provided end-of-life care for patients while respecting their dignity and personal wishes, allowing them to pass comfortably.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques to support their loved ones during the hospice process.
- Offered companionship and emotional support to both patients and families, fostering positive relationships during difficult times.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding while preserving their autonomy whenever possible.
- Documented patient interactions accurately in electronic health records, ensuring thorough communication between all healthcare providers involved in the patient''s care.
Education
Diploma of Nursing -
Institute of Health and Nursing
Working with Children Check -
Certificate IV in Phlebotomy -
Menzies Institute of Australia
01.2015
Certificate IV in Nursing -
Sir CJ Institute
01.2008
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment and thorough physical assessments
- Expertise in palliative care and hospice experience
- High level of autonomy and patient/family-focused care
- Fluent in multiple languages
- Proficient in insulin medication assistance and proper catheter insertion/removal
- Excellent patient evaluation and intervention skills
- Professional bedside manner and advocacy for patient and family needs
Certification
- Infection Control Training Certificate COVID-19
- Indigenous Health Modules (1-5) - COVID-19 and Epidemiology, PPE, Interviewing Techniques, Data Management
- Aged Care Modules (1-9) - Personal Safety, PPE, Cleaning, Outbreak Management, Supporting Older Australians
References
Samuel Gezehagn
Director: Elite Care Services Pty Ltd (registered NDIS Provider)
Phone: 0422231128
Filemon Gebregirgios
Director: Aceit Associates Pty Ltd
Phone: 0406266774
Timeline
Support Worker
Elite Care Services
11.2023 - 05.2024
Personal Care Assistant
Japara Aged Care
Personal Care Assistant
Fronditha Aged Care
Palliative Care Assistant
South Eastern Private Hospital (Palliative Care)
Diploma of Nursing -
Institute of Health and Nursing
Working with Children Check -
Certificate IV in Phlebotomy -
Menzies Institute of Australia
Certificate IV in Nursing -
Sir CJ Institute