Helen Wilson
Melbourne,Australia
Summary
Compassionate and experienced Personal Care and Lifestyle Assistant with over 10 years' experience in residential aged care and community settings. Highly skilled in dementia support, palliative care, respite services, and lifestyle engagement. Strong ability to provide person-centered care, build meaningful relationships with clients and families, and support quality of life for older Australians. I am seeking to continue contributing within aged care, community services, or case management pathways.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
Fronditha Care - Home & Community Services
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Provided in-home personal care services
- Supported clients with dementia using individualised approaches
- Delivered respite care for clients
- Assisted with domestic support and community access
- Promoted independence and dignity
- Maintained accurate documentation and progress notes
PCA / Lifestyle Assistant
Fronditha Care
St Albans
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Delivered person-centred care in residential aged care
- Supported residents with complex dementia-related behaviours
- Facilitated meaningful lifestyle and recreational activities
- Encouraged social engagement and emotional wellbeing
- Assisted nursing staff with clinical support tasks
- Recognised for compassionate dementia care
- Built strong rapport with residents and families
- Supported culturally diverse residents with sensitivity and respect
- Maintained accurate documentation and progress notes
- Person Centred Care Planning
PCA
Omni-Care
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Delivered high-quality personal care to high care need clients.
- Supported clients living with dementia using individualised approaches.
- Assisted with palliative and end-of-life care
- Provided respite support to families.
- Maintained accurate documentation and progress notes
- Assisted with mobility, hygiene, and daily living activities
Education
Recognised Achievements
Skills
- Dementia Care & Behaviour Support
- Person-Centred Care Planning
- Palliative & End-of-Life Support
- Respite Care
- Lifestyle & Activity Coordination
- Manual Handling & Safe Work Practices
- Medication Assistance
- Family & Multidisciplinary Communication
- Community Home Care Support
- Documentation and care reporting
Qualifications And Certifications
- Ashley Institute of Training - Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support
- Dementia Australia - CHCAGE005 - Provide support to people living with dementia
- First aid and CPR
- Premium Health - Blood pressure recording
- Manual handling training
- Police Check
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Greek
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
PCA
Fronditha Care - Home & Community Services
01.2023 - 01.2025
PCA / Lifestyle Assistant
Fronditha Care
01.2017 - 01.2023
PCA
Omni-Care
01.2015 - 01.2017
Recognised Achievements