Offering compassionate and attentive approach, eager to learn and develop in residential aged care environment. Bring beginning understanding of essential care and committed to applying transferrable skills and acquire new skills relevant to patient care and support. Ready to move into paid employment from past volunteer roles, continued learning and development of communication and problem-solving skills in Personal Care Traineeship role.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unpaid Carer- Elderly Family Member
Multi-generational Family Home
01.2015 - 11.2024
Consistently provided compassionate, attentive care for elderly family member and parent in dual-living household
Established and maintained strong connections and communication within caregiver community- Carers QLD- Young Carers Bursary + Wellways- In person peer support sessions
Developed responsibility,flexibility, time management, task prioritisation
Encouraged independance and provided dignified personal assistance with showering, dressing, personal hygiene, grooming, toileting and incontinence cares
Safely assisted with mobility aids andtransfers to reduce falls risks, improving accessibility and independence
Assisted with timely medication administration (pre-packed + insulin-pen injections) and blood glucose monitoring
Provided companionship, emotional support, assisting in community access and involvement
Developed insight into chronic disease, dementia needs and mental health challenges
Self-motivated in domestic duties with attention to detail, in meal planning + preparation, laundry, bed making to maintain safe, clean, organised spaces
Volunteer
Not-for-profit Community Group- Horses in Mind
01.2018 - 09.2021
Volunteer team member, established life-long connections within inclusive space with diverse groups of all abilities and generations, nurturing my kind, empathetic nature
Developed strong purpose in community involvement, engaged in fundraising events and valued mentorship opportunity
Personal development in building communication skills, attending volunteer meetings, following directions, raising concerns to supervisor/mentor, asking questions if unsure, staying up to date in communications through phone, email and white board
Followed safety procedures including infection control, COVID-19 pandemic directions, safe animal handling and understanding behaviours
Engaged in effective team work, collaboration, assuming responsibility in care + feeding herd of 45 horses, livestock, chickens
Demonstrated commitment to support to supervisors + peers in school holiday pony camp programs
Established hard work ethic, time management, physical fitness
Willingness to engage in manual labour tasks to maintain paddock environment and fencing
Eager to learn new skills and understanding in all aspects of horse care, while developing own + others horsemanship and riding skills
Education
QLD Certificate of Education (QCE) - + Senior Statement Award
BUSY Schools
Cleveland, QLD
12-2024
Certificate II - Animal Care- TAFE At School
TAFE Queensland
QLD
10-2024
Certificate II - Self Awareness And Development
Blueprint Career Development Pty Ltd
BUSY Schools Cleveland
11-2023
Skills
Safety awareness, First Aid, CPR, basic life support trained
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