Jemima Sullivan
Armstrong Creek
Summary
Dedicated Personal Care Assistant with extensive experience at Calvary Health Limited, recognized for enhancing client well-being through compassionate caregiving and effective communication. Skilled in personal hygiene assistance and patient lifting techniques, I foster strong client rapport while ensuring safety and dignity in care. Committed to delivering exceptional support tailored to individual needs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Calvary Health Limited
Torquay, VIC
09.2019 - Current
- Provided personal care to patients, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Assisted with mobility and transfers, utilizing proper techniques to enhance patient independence.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in health status to nursing staff promptly.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient interaction and hygiene protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing overall safety within the care environment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
Personal Care Assistant
Germanus Kent House, Southern Cross Care
Cable Beach, WA
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Personal Care Assistant
Calvary Kirralee.
Ballarat, VIC
07.2017 - 10.2018
- Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, sharing updates with family members and healthcare providers as necessary.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted with mobility and transfers, utilizing proper techniques to enhance patient independence.
Personal Care Assistant
Calvary Health Limited
Torquay, VIC
01.2011 - 03.2016
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols, enhancing team efficiency.
- Ensured a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining equipment cleanliness standards.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing patient needs while maintaining a high standard of care delivery.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity.
Education
Certificate III - Aged Care And Home And Community Care
Diversitat
Geelong, VIC03-2009
Skills
- Personal grooming support
- Emotional support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Housekeeping tasks
- Compassionate caregiving
- Behavior redirection
- Client rapport
- Toileting assistance
- Feeding support
- Patient lifting techniques
- Dementia care
- First aid and safety
- PPE usage
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Respectful and compassionate
- Documentation
Certification
- PCW - Personal Care Worker
- Responding to people with Dementia who become aggressive, Profressional Training Workshop, 3hrs
- Statement of Attainment: Provide support to people living with Dementia
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Calvary Health Limited
09.2019 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Germanus Kent House, Southern Cross Care
02.2019 - 09.2019
Personal Care Assistant
Calvary Kirralee.
07.2017 - 10.2018
Personal Care Assistant
Calvary Health Limited
01.2011 - 03.2016
Certificate III - Aged Care And Home And Community Care
Diversitat