Jatinder Sidhu
South,Australia
Summary
Empowering clients with dignity and independence, my tenure at Helping Hand and Southern Cross Care has honed my expertise in ADL Assistance to the elderly, disability & Dementia patients. Demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and a knack for medication organization, I excel in providing compassionate support while fostering significant improvements in clients' daily lives. Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker/Home Care Assistant
Helping hand (Residential & Home care)
Adelaide, South Australia
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted residents in and out of bed and wheelchairs, using safe lifting and transferring techniques
- Developed strong interpersonal skills by providing compassionate care to clients
- Assisted residents in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity
- Engaged clients through conversation and companionship, promoting independence and meeting social requirements
- Expertise in assisting with activities of daily living including meal preparation, medication reminders, errands, and light housekeeping duties
- Worked in cooperation with family and outside providers to meet the physical and emotional needs of the patient
- Demonstrated expertise in communicating clearly with clients, families, healthcare professionals, and other staff members
- Adapted quickly to changing circumstances when dealing with challenging behavior from clients
- Assisted in maintaining personal hygiene, dressing, mobility, and nutrition needs
- Developed strong relationships with vulnerable clients, providing emotional support and understanding
- Provided compassionate care for elderly clients, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times
- Attended relevant training courses on topics such as infection control, dementia awareness, in order to stay up-to-date with best practices in the field of caregiving
- Utilized effective problem solving skills and decision making abilities when managing complex situations
- Empowering clients with dignity and independence, my tenure at Helping Hand and Southern Cross Care has honed my expertise in ADL Assistance to the elderly, disability & Dementia patients
- Demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and a knack for medication organization, I excel in providing compassionate support while fostering significant improvements in clients' daily lives
- Transported clients to medical appointments or other destinations as needed.
Care Worker
Southern Cross Care
Adelaide, South Australia
12.2022 - Current
- Assisted with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming.
- Organized recreational activities for clients to promote physical and mental health.
- Ensured that client safety was maintained through regular home visits.
- Monitored medication administration schedules and assisted with medication reminders.
- Transported clients to medical appointments and other necessary errands.
- Encouraged independence while providing assistance when needed.
- Assessed changes in the condition or behaviour of clients and reported any concerns promptly to supervisor.
- Educated residents on personal hygiene practices such as bathing, grooming, and dental care.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times when caring for residents.
- Encouraged social interaction among residents through organized activities and events.
Student E. Nurse (PEP3 80hrs) Complex Nursing Care
POP UP Health (Home Health Care Services)
Dulwich, SA
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Supported families during times of illness or injury by providing emotional support and assistance with decision making processes.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
- Conducted research projects related to nursing practice or health policy issues.
- Assisted with wound care and dressing changes, and wound care management and assisted with wound healing processes.
- Ensured that all nursing documentation (progress notes and nursing assessment )was completed accurately and promptly.
- Learned about the pop-up health Nursing care management systems such as SANDWAI and My home hospital.
Student E. Nurse (PEP3 80hrs) Mental Health Care
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (Cramond Clinic Acute)
Woodville South, Adelaide, SA
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Assessed and evaluated the mental and physical condition of patients.
- Monitored and documented patient progress in accordance with established protocols.
- Conducted routine assessments to identify any changes in a patient's condition or behavior.
- Counseled patients on healthy coping strategies for managing stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
- Educated families about their loved one's illness, symptoms, and treatments available.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, social workers, physicians, psychologists and others to ensure continuity of care for each patient.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed by assessing danger levels of suicidal or homicidal thoughts or behaviors.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions including diagnosis notes and progress reports.
- Assisted in developing discharge plans for patients transitioning out of care settings back into the community.
- Supported family members during visits at the facility providing them information about their loved one's condition.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Administered medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response under the supervision of RN.
- Learned to operate Sunrise EMR software.
Student E.Nurse (PEP3 80 Hrs) Palliative Care
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (NGB Palliative care ward)
Woodville South, Adelaide, SA
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Provided comfort measures, such as pain management, symptom control and end-of-life care.
- Assessed and evaluated patient's physical and emotional needs to provide appropriate care.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on their condition and preferences.
- Educated patients and families about palliative care options, treatments, medications and prognosis.
- Counseled patients and families regarding end-of-life decisions, including advance directives.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care across settings.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop treatment plans that met the needs of the patient while respecting their wishes.
- Maintained comprehensive medical records documenting all aspects of patient care provided.
- Provided emotional support to terminally ill patients and their families during difficult times.
- Monitored changes in a patient's condition and reported any concerns or issues to the physician immediately.
- Performed regular assessments of a patient's physical symptoms such as pain, nausea, shortness of breath.
- Ensured that all legal requirements were met prior to providing end-of-life treatment options.
- Provided spiritual guidance and counseling when requested by the patient or family members.
- Administered oral, SC, intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions under supervision of RN.
- Learned to operate Sunrise EMR software.
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating and grooming.
Student Enrolled Nurse (PEP2 160 Hrs) Acute Care)
Flinder medical centre
Adelaide, South Australia
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Transported client to doctor's office and essential errands
- Applied effective communication techniques when interacting with patients and families
- Assisted in providing patient care, including administering medications, treatments and performing diagnostic tests
- Managed time efficiently while balancing multiple priorities simultaneously
- Maintained accurate records for each patient encounter according to established standards
- Exercised sound judgment when making decisions regarding patient safety and well-being
- Ensured disposal of medical waste through the proper protocol
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology in the delivery of nursing care
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team on patient care plans
- Performed triage duties within a fast-paced acute setting
- Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients, and families
- Performed therapeutic nursing interventions to promote patient well-being
- Performed EKGs using proper techniques and procedures
- Assisted physicians with examinations, procedures and other medical tasks
- Administered local, inhalation, and intravenous & oral medication under the supervision of an RN
- Applied effective communication techniques when interacting with patients and families
- Assisted in providing patient care, including ADLs, Manual handling, Wound dressing
- Managed time efficiently while balancing multiple priorities simultaneously
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess patients' needs and develop individualized plans of care
- Assessed and evaluated patient physical, mental, and emotional status to assist with care needs.
- Learned to operate sunrise EMR software.
Student Enrolled Nurse (PEP1 76hrs) A Care
ACH group (Aged care) Glenelg
Adelaide, South Australia
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care, including dressing wounds and providing hygiene assistance.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Open College School of Health
Adelaide11.2024
CERT IV - Ageing support
Supreme education
NSW12.2021
Skills
- Social support
- Medication organization
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Dementia Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Healthcare documentation
- Medication administration
- ADL Assistance
- Behavior redirection
- Client dressing
Certification
- Full Driver Licence
- DHS clearance Working with children
- DHS clearance aged & disability
- NDIS worker screening
- DHS clearance vulnerable person
- Current police check
- CPR and first aid
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student E. Nurse (PEP3 80hrs) Complex Nursing Care
POP UP Health (Home Health Care Services)
10.2024 - 11.2024
Student E. Nurse (PEP3 80hrs) Mental Health Care
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (Cramond Clinic Acute)
09.2024 - 10.2024
Student E.Nurse (PEP3 80 Hrs) Palliative Care
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (NGB Palliative care ward)
08.2024 - 09.2024
Student Enrolled Nurse (PEP2 160 Hrs) Acute Care)
Flinder medical centre
02.2024 - 03.2024
Personal Support Worker/Home Care Assistant
Helping hand (Residential & Home care)
06.2023 - Current
Student Enrolled Nurse (PEP1 76hrs) A Care
ACH group (Aged care) Glenelg
04.2023 - 05.2023
Care Worker
Southern Cross Care
12.2022 - Current
- Full Driver Licence
- DHS clearance Working with children
- DHS clearance aged & disability
- NDIS worker screening
- DHS clearance vulnerable person
- Current police check
- CPR and first aid
Diploma - Nursing
Open College School of Health
CERT IV - Ageing support
Supreme education
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