Holly Foster
Rochester,VIC
Summary
Experienced disability/aged care worker, knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability/Community Aged Care Worker
Self Employed
12.2020 - Current
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
Disability Support Worker
Australian Home Care
Bendigo , VIC
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors and incidents.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean and hazard-free home environments.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Designed individualized plans detailing daily activities and needs for patients.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
Aged Care Worker
Strathhaven
Bendigo , VIC
02.2018 - 01.2020
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Residential Support Worker
Murray Human Services
Echuca, VIC
01.2003 - 01.2011
- Helped build important life skills such as cooking and cleaning.
- Supervised [Number] residents within facility and on community outings.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
- Designed and implemented various activities to encourage socialization and aid residents in identifying potential.
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Assisted residents with basic activities of daily living.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Reported changes in resident condition and health to resident care manager.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping and picked up other necessities.
Home Care Worker
Shire Of Campaspe
Echuca, VIC
02.2011 - 03.2014
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping and picked up other necessities.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Live-In Caregiver
Helping Hands
Alcester, England
02.2002 - 01.2003
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Education
No Degree - Nursing Assistance
InterCare Training
Certificate IV - Aged Care
Campaspe College of Adult Education
Echuca, VICAssociate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
Charles Sturt University
Albury, NSWCertificate IV - Disability Studies
Kyabram Community And Learning Centre
Skills
- Patient Ambulation
- Diet and Nutrition
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Household Management
- Grocery Shopping
- Community Integration
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Attentive to People
- Community Activities
- Medical Reminders
- ADLs Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Progress Documentation
- Time Management
- Client Transportation
- Multitasking and Organization
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Incontinence Care
- Developing Client Trust
- Continuous Development
- Bathing and Dressing
- Meal Assistance
- Assisting with Daily Living
- Healthy Eating
- Personal Care Assistance
- Accurate in Following Orders
Timeline
Disability/Community Aged Care Worker
Self Employed
12.2020 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Australian Home Care
01.2020 - 01.2021
Aged Care Worker
Strathhaven
02.2018 - 01.2020
Home Care Worker
Shire Of Campaspe
02.2011 - 03.2014
Residential Support Worker
Murray Human Services
01.2003 - 01.2011
Live-In Caregiver
Helping Hands
02.2002 - 01.2003
No Degree - Nursing Assistance
InterCare Training
Certificate IV - Aged Care
Campaspe College of Adult Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
Charles Sturt University
Certificate IV - Disability Studies
Kyabram Community And Learning Centre