Imelda Centeno
Riverwood,NSW
Summary
Dedicated Assistant Carer with experience at Illawarra Retirement Trust, recognized for enhancing patient comfort through compassionate care and effective communication. Skilled in meal preparation and mobility assistance, I excel in fostering independence and ensuring safety. Committed to maintaining a hygienic environment while adapting to evolving care needs.
Experienced with providing compassionate care and assistance to individuals in need. Utilizes effective communication and empathy to support daily activities and well-being. Strong understanding of teamwork and adaptability in caregiving environments.
Healthcare professional prepared for roles in caregiving and support services. Provided compassionate assistance in daily activities, creating nurturing environment for individuals. Known for strong teamwork and adaptability, consistently reliable in dynamic situations. Skilled in patient care and effective communication.
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized, and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness, and household activities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Carer
Illawarra Retirement Trust
Peakhurst, NSW
04.2017 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, improving their overall quality of life.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Served as a liaison between family members and medical staff, fostering clear communication regarding patient progress and concerns.
- Provided respite care for caregivers who needed temporary relief from their caregiving duties.
- Assisted with ambulation and mobility exercises, helping patients maintain or regain independence.
- Recognized early warning signs of potential health issues and immediately reported them leading to timely intervention and improved outcomes.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to each patient''s dietary needs, promoting optimal health.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Assistant Carer
Uniting Aged Care
Sydney, NSW
02.2008 - 03.2017
- Maintained a clean and hygienic environment for patients by performing housekeeping tasks regularly.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques.
- Helped design activities that catered to individual interests and abilities while also encouraging social interaction among residents when possible.
- Managed patient documentation efficiently, ensuring accuracy and adherence to privacy regulations.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery.
- Monitored patients'' vital signs, promptly reporting any abnormalities to medical professionals.
- Adapted quickly and effectively to any changes in the care plan, ensuring patient needs were met without interruption.
Education
Intergrity First Aid Training
Health PTY LTD
04-2016
Certificate IV Medication
Banister Technical
Sydney, NSW01-2016
Assistant In Nursing
Christine Blood Consultancy
Sydney, NSW04-2001
Skills
- Housekeeping tasks
- Reliability and punctuality
- Compassionate care
- Respect for privacy
- Meal preparation
- Mobility assistance
- Personal hygiene support
- Respectful and compassionate
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Multitasking and organization
- Daily living assistance
- Dependable and responsible
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Patient care
- First aid and safety
- Direct patient care
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Safety awareness
- Dementia care
- Heavy lifting
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
- PCW - Personal Care Worker
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
Languages
English
Full Professional
Filipino
Full Professional
Timeline
Assistant Carer
Illawarra Retirement Trust
04.2017 - Current
Assistant Carer
Uniting Aged Care
02.2008 - 03.2017
Intergrity First Aid Training
Health PTY LTD
Certificate IV Medication
Banister Technical
Assistant In Nursing
Christine Blood Consultancy