Gurpreet Kaur
Salisbury,SA
Summary
Dedicated Personal Care Worker with proven expertise in compassionate caregiving and personal hygiene assistance, honed at North Eastern Community Hospital - NECH and Southern Cross Care. Excelled in behavioral management and efficient time management, enhancing client well-being and independence. Demonstrated ability to improve patient environments and relationships through empathetic, results-driven practices.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Worker
North Eastern Community Hospital - NECH
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Developed trust-based relationships with both clients and their families through clear communication and empathetic caregiving approach.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Facilitated transportation for clients to attend appointments, social events, or run errands as needed.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Supported clients in maintaining independence with assistance in mobility and ambulation.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Maintained accurate records of client information, including medical history, appointments, and daily activities.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable living environment by performing light housekeeping duties.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Cleaner
Om Cleaning Services Pty Ltd
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols.
- Enhanced workplace cleanliness by performing thorough daily cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
- Removed trash, debris and other waste materials from premises.
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
- Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
- Confirmed all cleaning tools and equipment were stored properly after use.
Personal Care Worker
Southern Cross Care
02.2019 - 07.2020
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay current on best practices for personal care work.
- Improved client''s overall well-being by assisting with personal hygiene tasks, such as bathing and grooming.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Education
Masters of Information Tecnhology - Information Technology
Federation University Australia
Ballarat, VIC03.2020
Diploma of Medical Laboratory Technology - Medical Laboratory Technology
Punjab Technical University
India11.2011
Skills
- Client Confidentiality
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Assisted Living Experience
- Behavioral Management
- Dementia Care
- Housekeeping tasks
- Client Transportation
- Meal Preparation
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Verbal and written communication skills
Timeline
Personal Care Worker
North Eastern Community Hospital - NECH
11.2022 - Current
Cleaner
Om Cleaning Services Pty Ltd
01.2021 - 10.2022
Personal Care Worker
Southern Cross Care
02.2019 - 07.2020
Masters of Information Tecnhology - Information Technology
Federation University Australia
Diploma of Medical Laboratory Technology - Medical Laboratory Technology
Punjab Technical University
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