Georgina SIKAWA
Cobram,VIC
Summary
Reliable Support Worker offering 12-year background promoting client development in day program and group home settings. Skilled in facilitating physical and educational activities and monitoring client progress. Observant and patient team player with passion for helping others. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
Oncall
Melbourne, VIC
01.2014 - 12.2023
- Monitored client wellbeing and reported any changes or concerns to relevant staff members.
- Supported clients' social, physical and emotional needs to help integrate into local community.
- Tracked client behaviors, daily activities, new skills, and notable incidents for documentation purposes.
- Reported any incidents or accidents in accordance with company policy and procedure.
- Helped clients develop independent living skills, such as budgeting, cooking and cleaning.
- Drove and accompanied clients to appointments, shopping and special events for safety and companionship.
- Attended regular reviews of service user's care plans to ensure the best outcomes for each individual.
- Liaised effectively between other professionals involved in a client's care, such as doctors, nurses, social workers and family members.
- Supported clients to access education, training or employment opportunities.
- Facilitated weekly group meetings, listened, offered compassion and supported members.
- Provided advocacy services for service users during meetings with external agencies or professionals.
- Monitored financial bookkeeping for accuracy and compliance to resolve discrepancies.
- Used active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
- Used knowledge of successful crisis intervention techniques and supportive problem-solving to achieve treatment goals.
Home Care Medication Endorsed
Ludda care
Melbourne, VIC
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Maintained accurate records of all interactions with clients including notes on patient progress and changes in condition.
- Monitored patient condition, progress, and safety by conducting regular visits and assessments.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Administered medication according to company guidelines whilst monitoring its effectiveness.
- Encouraged service users to participate in social activities that promoted their physical health and mental wellbeing.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
Personal Care Assistant
Holloway Age care
Keilor East, VIC
06.2012 - 11.2020
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
- Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Provided companionship to elderly and disabled clients in their homes or other residential facilities.
- Encouraged independence by helping clients develop self-care skills such as meal preparation or personal hygiene tasks.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and provided transportation services when necessary.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma of Nursing
Kangan Tafe
Moonee Ponds, VICSkills
- Communication and customer service skills, to interact effectively with clients and their families
- Patience and empathy, to understand and respect the needs and preferences of clients
- Problem-solving and adaptability, to handle challenging situations and provide tailored solutions
- Interpersonal and relationship building skills, to establish trust and rapport with clients and colleagues
- Teamwork and leadership skills, to collaborate with other professionals and coordinate services
Affiliations
I love Gardening and going for long drives.
Timeline
Home Care Medication Endorsed
Ludda care
11.2022 - 06.2023
Support Worker
Oncall
01.2014 - 12.2023
Personal Care Assistant
Holloway Age care
06.2012 - 11.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma of Nursing
Kangan Tafe
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