Jodie Thompson
Cowra
Summary
Adept Carer with a proven track record at Roshana MOYNE Aged Care, enhancing patient well-being through compassionate care and efficient medication administration. Demonstrates reliability and emotional resilience, significantly improving client independence and mobility. Excels in team collaboration and patient advocacy, ensuring comprehensive and personalized care strategies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Carer
Roshana MOYNE Aged Care
06.2016 - Current
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Used adaptive equipment like lifts walkers wheelchairs safely efficiently improving accessibility mobility independence.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, documenting progress and any changes in condition.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care strategies for optimal patient outcomes.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Delivered personal hygiene assistance including bathing grooming dressing feeding toileting all while maintaining client privacy respect.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, fostering strong relationships built on trust and empathy.
- Responded to patient emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action and notifying relevant professionals when necessary.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients through personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring proper dosage and timely intake.
- Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare providers, advocating for the best possible care solutions.
- Coordinated closely multidisciplinary team members like occupational therapists, physical therapists and registered nurses ensuring comprehensive care.
- Provided end-of-life care with compassion and dignity allowing clients to pass away peacefully in their preferred setting.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Education
No Degree - Individual Support Certificate 3 (aging)
Cowra TAFE College
Cowra, NSW2016
No Degree -
Cowra High School
Cowra, NSW1992
Skills
Reliability and punctuality
Adaptable and Flexible
Patience and understanding
Confidentiality and Privacy
Emotional Resilience
Professional boundaries
Hygiene maintenance
Housekeeping abilities
Assisting with mobility
Transportation Assistance
Daily living assistance
Dependable and Responsible
Compassionate Care
Time Management
Respectful and Compassionate
Documentation
Medication Administration
Elderly Care
Client documentation
Dementia Care
End of life care
Direct Patient Care
Mobility Assistance
ADL Assistance
PPE Usage
Incident Reporting
Personal Hygiene Assistance
Supportive Companionship
Patient Companionship
Behavior redirection
Hoyer Lifting Equipment
Client Transportation
Care Plan Adherence
Fast Learner
Team Collaboration
Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
Supportive Personality
Infection Control
Direct Care Aide (DCA)
Light Housekeeping
Timeline
Carer
Roshana MOYNE Aged Care
06.2016 - Current
No Degree - Individual Support Certificate 3 (aging)
Cowra TAFE College
No Degree -
Cowra High School
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