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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
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
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.
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
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, VIC
03-2009

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
Jemima Sullivan