Joshua Lim

Dedicated and compassionate third-year nursing student with over one year of experience as a Personal Care Worker and current employment as a Community Care Worker with RDNS. Skilled in delivering person-centred care across aged care and community settings, with a strong focus on safety, dignity, and cultural sensitivity. Holds current First Aid and CPR certification, along with hands-on experience in clinical placements that strengthened skills in patient assessment, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Known for maintaining a clean, organised environment and building rapport with patients and families to support holistic wellbeing. Committed to ongoing professional development and applying evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes.

• Pop-Up Health, Adelaide, Australia, Student Placement, 3/10/2023, 31/10/2023, Observation: Careful assessment of patients' conditions and healthcare settings to provide quality care and promote their well-being., Vital Signs: Monitoring critical health indicators like heart rate and blood pressure for early detection of potential issues., Assisting with Daily Living: Helping patients with personal care tasks, fostering their dignity and comfort., Medication Administration under supervision (Oral meds only): Safely administering prescribed medications to ensure accurate treatment and patient well-being., Documentation: Accurate record-keeping to track patient progress and maintain quality healthcare standards., Infection Control: Implementing protocols to prevent the spread of infections, safeguarding patients and healthcare workers., Wound Care: Administered wound care for patients including foot ulcers and skin tearing wounds.
• Hostilic Zen Care, Adelaide, Australia, Observer, Ms Shanna Soon, 03/2023, 09/2023, ADLs Assistance: Assisted NDIS clients with disabilities in performing Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)., Vital Signs Monitoring: Measured and monitored BP, PR, and SpO2 for a client with complex medical conditions., Shower Assistance: Provided support with showers for clients' personal care., Garden Care: Watered and maintained the garden for NDIS clients., Wound Care: Administered wound care for a client following a pacemaker insertion., Cleaning Services: Assisted disabled clients with cleaning and housekeeping tasks.