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Harreet Kaur Sidhi

Harreet Kaur Sidhi

Armstrong Creek ,Vic

Summary

Dedicated Personal Care Assistant and Phlebotomist with a proven track record at Calvary Aged Care and Australia Clinical Labs, respectively. Excelled in providing emotional support and compassionate patient care, alongside proficient in medication administration and specimen handling. Achieved significant improvements in patient wellness and diagnostic accuracy, leveraging strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

Calvary Aged Care
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
  • Assisted clients with meal planning and preparation, taking into consideration dietary restrictions and preferences for optimal nutrition.
  • Provided respite care for families, allowing them the opportunity to recharge while ensuring their loved one received consistent quality care.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.

Phlebotomist

Australia Clinical Labs
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
  • Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
  • Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Ensured uninterrupted service by properly maintaining phlebotomy equipment, including centrifuges, needles, and tourniquets.
  • Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.

Education

Diploma In Nursing - Nursing

Institute of Health And Nursing Australia
Vic

Certificate III - Pathology Collection

INSTITUTE OF HEALTH AND NURSING AUSTRALIA
Vic
10.2023

Certificate IV In Health Administration - Health Administration

Institute of Health And Nursing Australia
Vic
09.2023

Certificate III - In Health Services Assistance

Institute of Health And Nursing Australia
Vic
05.2021

Certificate III In Individual Support - Ageing, Home And Community

ALACC HEALTH COLLEGE
Melbourne, VIC
04.2020

Skills

  • Grooming assistance
  • Emotional support
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Behavior management
  • Dressing assistance
  • Compassionate patient care
  • Medication administration
  • Client transportation
  • Toileting assistance
  • Patient lifting techniques
  • Activities of daily living support
  • Feeding support
  • Personal hygiene
  • Dementia care
  • Elderly care
  • First aid and safety
  • Daily living assistance
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

Calvary Aged Care

Phlebotomist

Australia Clinical Labs

Diploma In Nursing - Nursing

Institute of Health And Nursing Australia

Certificate III - Pathology Collection

INSTITUTE OF HEALTH AND NURSING AUSTRALIA

Certificate IV In Health Administration - Health Administration

Institute of Health And Nursing Australia

Certificate III - In Health Services Assistance

Institute of Health And Nursing Australia

Certificate III In Individual Support - Ageing, Home And Community

ALACC HEALTH COLLEGE
Harreet Kaur Sidhi