Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Volunteer
Joanne Maher

Joanne Maher

Erskine Park,NSW

Summary

Proven Aged Care Worker from Australian Unity, adept in compassionate care and records management. Excelled in enhancing resident independence and dignity, significantly improving living conditions. Skilled in verbal communication and patient care, consistently adhered to COVID-19 safety protocols, ensuring a secure environment. Achieved commendable reductions in incident reports through meticulous attention to detail and proactive health monitoring.

Overview

1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Aged Care Worker

Australian Unity
05.2024 - 09.2024
  • Assisted residents with daily living tasks, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Maintained a clean and safe living environment for all residents, ensuring their wellbeing.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Adhered strictly to infection control protocols, minimizing the risk of communicable diseases within the facility.

Homeschool Educator

Self-employeed
Sydney, Nsw
09.2017 - Current
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Education

Richmond High School
Richmond, NSW
2000

Skills

  • Compassionate Care
  • Time Management
  • Elderly Care
  • Incident Reporting
  • First aid and safety
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Records Management
  • Daily living assistance
  • COVID-19 Safety Policies
  • Basic Housekeeping
  • Patient Care
  • Care Plan Management

Certification

First aid / CPR

police criminal history check

VEVO Visa and work entitlement check

WWCC (may need to obtain another)

Timeline

Aged Care Worker

Australian Unity
05.2024 - 09.2024

Homeschool Educator

Self-employeed
09.2017 - Current

Richmond High School
Joanne Maher