Jignesh (Jigsh) Shah
Croydon,VIC
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
NDN care service know as Della Dale Aged Care
Ringwood North, VIC
04.2016 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in client living spaces.
- Documented client observations and reported changes in condition.
- Trained new staff on caregiving techniques and safety procedures.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
- Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Provided companionship to elderly and disabled clients in their homes or other residential facilities.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted in feeding when needed.
- Participated in recreational activities with clients such as reading books, playing cards or board games.
- Utilized adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or canes as needed.
- Encouraged independence by helping clients develop self-care skills such as meal preparation or personal hygiene tasks.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse, and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Reported any observed changes in mental status or physical condition to supervisor immediately.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and provided transportation services when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of client care activities on computerized systems for charting purposes.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Transported patients to medical, dental, and personal care appointments.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Community Support Worker
Southern Cross Care
Ringwood, VIC
04.2016 - 07.2016
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and their families.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance client well-being.
- Supported clients during medical appointments, advocating on their behalf when needed.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement throughout treatment process.
- Provided transportation for clients to various appointments or activities as required.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving clients in order to protect their safety.
- Provided support to individuals with disabilities in activities of daily living.
- Supervised daily hygiene and skills to promote self-sufficiency.
- Counseled clients on mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse.
Education
Certificate III in Aged Care & Home And Community Care - Aged Care & Home And Community
Selmar Aged Care Education Institute
St Kilda, VIC08-2015
Skills
- Medication administration
- Personal care
- Documenting observations
- Emergency response
- Client transportation
- Care plan implementation
- Patient advocacy
- Relationship building
- Time management
- Active listening
- Problem solving
- Emotional support
- Team collaboration
- Training and development
- Safety monitoring
- Grooming assistance
- Personal hygiene
- Meal planning
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
NDN care service know as Della Dale Aged Care
04.2016 - Current
Community Support Worker
Southern Cross Care
04.2016 - 07.2016
Certificate III in Aged Care & Home And Community Care - Aged Care & Home And Community
Selmar Aged Care Education Institute