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Israel Lauren Ravelo

Gold Coast,QLD

Summary

Accomplished Personal Support Worker at Arcare Aged Care, adept in Dementia Care and fostering emotional support, significantly enhancing patient well-being. Demonstrated excellence in palliative care and effective communication, ensuring seamless team collaboration. Committed to continuous professional development, achieving notable improvements in client health and satisfaction. Experienced Personal Support 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

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Arcare Aged Care
11.2023 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
  • Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
  • Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.
  • Supported meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions or preferences of the client.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Trained and coordinated work of new support workers.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices in personal support work.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.

Education

Diploma of Nursing - Nursing

Strategix International College
Brisbane, QLD
05.2026

Skills

  • Mobility Assistance
  • Dementia Care
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Emotional Support
  • Palliative Care
  • Meal Preparation
  • Elderly Care
  • First aid and safety
  • Time Management
  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong Ethics
  • Problem-Solving
  • PPE Usage
  • [Language] Fluency

Certification

  • PCW - Personal Care Worker

HOBBIES

I am a athletic person, I love playing Basketball and various other sports.

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Arcare Aged Care
11.2023 - Current

Diploma of Nursing - Nursing

Strategix International College
Israel Lauren Ravelo