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Jonathon Vincent

Tamworth,NSW

Summary

Dedicated aged care worker with RFBI for over 10 years, skilled in compassionate caregiving and effective family communication. Proven ability to enhance client dignity through mobility assistance and emotional support. Committed to maintaining safety protocols and fostering a positive environment, ensuring optimal care and well-being for elderly clients. Has a range of experience working in dementia and high care.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Aged Care Worker

RFBI
Tamworth, NSW
10.2014 - Current
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving elderly clients.
  • Encouraged independence by assisting with mobility issues, and providing instruction on safety precautions.
  • Collaborated with family members to ensure that all client needs were met.
  • Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork, answering phones, scheduling appointments and ordering supplies.
  • Maintained records of client care plans and progress notes.
  • Participated in team building activities designed to improve communication skills amongst colleagues.
  • Attended weekly staff meetings to discuss new policies and procedures.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting.
  • Reported any changes in health or behaviour to nursing staff members promptly.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
  • Assisted nurses with patient assessments, wound dressings and other medical procedures when needed.
  • Provided clients with emotional support and companionship.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.

House Painter

Alex Paints
Hervey Bay, QLD
01.2013 - 11.2013
  • Protected floors and furniture from paint spills using drop cloths.
  • Stained woodwork including cabinets, doors and furniture pieces upon request.
  • Selected appropriate materials such as primers, paints, thinners, varnishes and stains in accordance with job requirements.
  • Sanded down existing finishes that were peeling or cracked before repainting them.
  • Repaired drywall defects prior to painting by patching holes or sanding rough spots.
  • Applied sealants to protect painted surfaces from weathering elements.
  • Assisted in mixing colors to match a desired shade when necessary.
  • Prepared surfaces for painting by filling cracks, holes and other imperfections with caulk or putty.

Fruit Picking

Canzian Farms
Dimbulah, QLD
01.2010 - 12.2012
  • Provided care to plants surrounding fruit picking areas.
  • Followed established SOPs for receiving, stocking, picking, shipping.
  • Displayed strong attention-to-detail when selecting only high-quality fruit for packaging purposes.
  • Trained and mentored new associates on receiving, picking and packing functions and reported progress to supervisor.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading of cargo from vehicles to ensure safe transport of goods.
  • Operated tractor and trailer to haul equipment, supplies, and materials.

House Painter

David Reynolds Painting
Hervey Bay, QLD
01.2006 - 12.2009
  • Protected floors and furniture from paint spills using drop cloths.
  • Stained woodwork including cabinets, doors and furniture pieces upon request.
  • Selected appropriate materials such as primers, paints, thinners, varnishes and stains in accordance with job requirements.
  • Sanded down existing finishes that were peeling or cracked before repainting them.
  • Repaired drywall defects prior to painting by patching holes or sanding rough spots.
  • Applied sealants to protect painted surfaces from weathering elements.
  • Assisted in mixing colors to match a desired shade when necessary.
  • Cleaned walls and woodwork with detergents or steam cleaners to remove dirt and grease.
  • Mixed paint according to manufacturer's specifications and applied coats of paint using brushes, rollers, and spray guns.
  • Inspected areas for needed repairs before applying primer or final coat of paint.
  • Prepared surfaces for painting by filling cracks, holes and other imperfections with caulk or putty.
  • Set up scaffolding around tall structures such as pillars or ceilings when needed.
  • Removed fixtures such as door knobs, light switch covers, window sashes and hardware prior to painting.
  • Vacuumed up dust after sanding surfaces prior to painting them.
  • Applied paint, stain and varnish to wood, metal, plastic and drywall both inside and outside of residential dwellings using sprayers, brushes and rollers.

Railway Painter

Queensland Rail
Brisbane, QLD
10.2004 - 12.2005
  • Painting Sound Barriers.
  • Carrying paint drums.
  • Ordering paint.
  • Safety lookout for trains.
  • Driving a supplied work, Ute.

Education

First Aid Certificate -

Business Wise
05-2023

Certificate 3 - Aged Care

Metro College of Technology
Hervey Bay, QLD
06-2014

Certificate 3 - Disability

Metro College of Technology
Hervey Bay, QLD
06-2014

Skills

  • Record keeping
  • Safety protocols
  • Patient interaction
  • Team collaboration
  • Family communication
  • Time management
  • Emotional support
  • Problem solving
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Mobility assistance
  • Pressure area care
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Palliative care
  • Bathing assistance
  • Dementia care
  • Toileting support
  • Feeding assistance
  • Fall prevention
  • Transfer techniques
  • Oral hygiene maintenance
  • Continence care
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Safety awareness
  • Patient care
  • Behavioral management
  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Progress documentation
  • Daily living activities assistance
  • PPE usage
  • End-of-life care
  • COVID-19 safety policies

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Aged Care Worker

RFBI
10.2014 - Current

House Painter

Alex Paints
01.2013 - 11.2013

Fruit Picking

Canzian Farms
01.2010 - 12.2012

House Painter

David Reynolds Painting
01.2006 - 12.2009

Railway Painter

Queensland Rail
10.2004 - 12.2005

First Aid Certificate -

Business Wise

Certificate 3 - Aged Care

Metro College of Technology

Certificate 3 - Disability

Metro College of Technology

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