Gurpreet Kaur
Kidman Park,SA
Summary
Dedicated Personal Care Worker with a strong background in client care and privacy management, honed through extensive experience at North eastern and other esteemed institutions. Recognised for enhancing patient safety and successfully supporting daily living activities. Proven track record in fostering collaboration within healthcare teams, resulting in improved client satisfaction through innovative care strategies and effective communication.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Worker
Healthcare Australia
Unley, SA
10.2023 - Current
Personal Care Worker
North eastern community hospital and aged care
Campbelltown, SA
11.2022 - Current
- Supported clients with daily personal hygiene tasks, including bathing and grooming.
- Ensured comforting presence for senior and differently-abled persons.
- Transported clients to medical appointments, errands, and social events.
- Prepared meals for clients according to dietary requirements.
- Offered respite care for families who needed time away from caring for their loved one.
- Collaborated with members of the interdisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, therapists and social workers regarding patient care.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
Disability Support Worker
Mann family care
Mawson Lakes, SA
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Executed meal prep tasks.
- Escorted clients to scheduled meetings.
- Assisted with coordinating recreational activities.
Personal Care Worker
Southern Cross care
Glenside, SA
02.2019 - 07.2020
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene.
- Provided assistance for daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, and toileting.
Education
ICT Professional Year Programme - Information Technology
WILLIAM LIGHT INSTITUTE
Adelaide, SA09-2021
M.D. - Information Technology
Federation University Australia
VIC03-2020
Certificate III in Individual Support(Ageing ,Home, and Community) - Healthcare
SMP Network
Adelaide, SA01-2019
Certificate III in Individual Support(DISABILITY) - Healthcare
SMP NETWORK
Adelaide, SA03-2019
Bachelors in medical laboratory technology - Healthcare
Punjab TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
Kapurthala04-2015
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology - Healthcare
Punjab Technical University
Kapurthala11-2012
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Adaptive equipment use
- Patient safety monitoring
- Compassionate client care
- Daily living activities assistance
- Community activities
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Behavioral support
Certification
- NDIS Screening
- National Police Check
- Working with children check
- Manual Handling Certificate
- First Aid and CPR
- Aged care sector employment screening
References
- Rupinder Kaur (Enrolled Nurse) 0451410467
- Tarandeep singh (Enrolled Nurse) 0497255333
Timeline
Personal Care Worker
Healthcare Australia
10.2023 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Mann family care
05.2023 - 12.2023
Personal Care Worker
North eastern community hospital and aged care
11.2022 - Current
Personal Care Worker
Southern Cross care
02.2019 - 07.2020
ICT Professional Year Programme - Information Technology
WILLIAM LIGHT INSTITUTE
M.D. - Information Technology
Federation University Australia
Certificate III in Individual Support(Ageing ,Home, and Community) - Healthcare
SMP Network
Certificate III in Individual Support(DISABILITY) - Healthcare
SMP NETWORK
Bachelors in medical laboratory technology - Healthcare
Punjab TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology - Healthcare
Punjab Technical University
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