Giovanna Carra
MELBOURNE,VIC
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with experience in providing assistance in daily living and personal care services in patients' homes per care plan. Familiarity with monitoring patient condition by observing physical and mental conditions, intake and output, exercise. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients, families, and staff; ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information; adaptability to handle diverse patient needs and crises. Previous work has positively impacted patient lives through consistent provision of empathetic yet efficient care.
And fluent ITALIAN speaker
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
LA VILLA DEL SOLE
Glenroy, Vic
02.2018 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored and documented residents' health and well-being regularly.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure quality resident care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for residents at all times.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance resident quality of life.
- Participated in training sessions to improve caregiving techniques and skills.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding resident needs and concerns.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
- Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
- Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any changes in client status or behavior that require attention.
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
Skills
- Personal care assistance
- Health monitoring
- Resident documentation
- Mobility support
- Support people living with dementia
- Provide food service
- Follow WHS safety procedures
Languages
Italian
First Language
English
Beginner (A1)
A1
Timeline
PCA
LA VILLA DEL SOLE
02.2018 - Current