Janet Barber
COOKTOWN,QLD
Summary
At Cooktown Community Care Programme, I excelled in compassionate caregiving and patient care, enhancing clients' quality of life through empathetic support and meticulous care plan adherence. My proactive approach and teamwork significantly improved patient well-being, with a notable increase in client satisfaction. Skilled in both emotional support and housekeeping tasks, I am committed to delivering exceptional care. 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
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Care Worker
Cooktown Community Care Programme
03.2022 - Current
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge by attending training sessions, workshops, and conferences related to the home care industry.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress by documenting observations, interventions, outcomes, and any identified issues.
- Safeguarded patient''s privacy rights by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining confidentiality of personal health information.
- Contributed to patients'' wellbeing by assisting with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through regular communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Eased family concerns by offering emotional support and guidance on various aspects of home care management.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Facilitated social engagement for isolated clients through engaging activities and companionship services that improved overall quality of life.
- Assisted patients in meeting nutritional needs through meal planning, grocery shopping assistance, special dietary accommodations, and feeding support when necessary.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Aided in clients'' recovery processes through effective communication with healthcare professionals regarding care plans and progress updates.
- Promoted a safe home environment by performing thorough housekeeping tasks and maintaining cleanliness standards.
- Improved patient mobility through assistance with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
- Supported client independence by providing transportation services to appointments, social events, and errands.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively using appropriate de-escalation techniques for dementia or cognitively impaired patients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- 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.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- 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.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
- Delivered top-notch care for children with developmental disabilities, acquired illnesses or injuries.
Education
Certificate 3 Individual Support {CHC33015}
Colledge Australia
Brisbane, QLD11.2023
Skills
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Housekeeping tasks
- First aid and safety
- Client documentation
- Client Confidentiality
- Patient transportation
- Care plan assessment
- Care Plan Adherence
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Compassionate Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Basic Housekeeping
- Client Transportation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Home Care Worker
Cooktown Community Care Programme
03.2022 - Current
Certificate 3 Individual Support {CHC33015}
Colledge Australia
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