Joyangel Njeri
GREENWITH,SA
Summary
Professional and dedicated Support Worker and Nursing Student with a genuine commitment to enhancing the lives of the elderly and individuals living with disabilities. I possess a diverse skill set and excellent communication abilities to ensure I provide exceptional care and support. My passion lies in promoting independence, fostering emotional well-being, and maintaining high standards of professionalism. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team environment while continuously learning and growing to deliver the highest possible quality of care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant in Nursing
SALHN- Flinders Medical Centre
12.2024 - Current
- Assisting patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checking patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintaining a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Reducing fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Documenting patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Providing emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
Personal Care Worker
Torrens Grove Retirement Village
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Maintaining high levels of hygiene within the facility
- Promoting Independence in residents while assisting with meals and mobility.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Prioritized safety measures within their home environment by identifying potential hazards and implementing preventive strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of client information
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable living environment by performing light housekeeping duties.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Personal Care Assistant
Helping Hand (Placement)
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormal findings to medical professionals for further evaluation.
Kitchen hand and waitress
Sussex Hotel
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Greeting and seating guests in a friendly and welcoming manner
- Serving food and drinks to guests promptly and courteously
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
- Collaborated with other kitchen staff members to ensure smooth workflow during peak dining hours.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Managed cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper change was provided to customers as needed.
Personal Care Worker
Oakwood Aged Care (Placement)
12.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisting Residents with grooming, baths, and other activities of daily living
- Providing support to residents with Dementia
- Assisting residents during meals
- Providing support to residents living with disability
- Supported clients in maintaining independence with assistance in mobility and ambulation.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Personal Care Worker
PCEA Thogoto Old Peoples Home
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Assisting elderly residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and toileting
- Ensuring residents take their medications as prescribed and monitoring their health conditions
- Planning and preparing nutritious meals according to dietary needs and preferences of the residents
- Organizing and facilitating activities to promote social interaction among residents
- Providing companionship and emotional support to residents
- Maintaining a clean and safe environment for residents
- Updating families or guardians about residents' well-being and any changes in their health or behaviours
- Treating residents with respect, dignity, and sensitivity to their cultural and individual preferences
Education
Certificate III - Individual Support Ageing
Certificate III - Individual Support Disability
Diploma - Nursing
Skills
- Supporting Independence and wellbeing
- Working legally and ethically
- Following safe work practices for direct client care
- Providing support to people living with dementia
- Professionalism, empathy, and a client-centred approach
- Reliable team player with dependable ability to work independently
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Verbal and written communication skills
Certification
- Manual Handling Training
- First Aid and CPR Certification
- Current National Police Clearance
- NDIS Worker orientation modules and certifications
- DHS Aged Care Sector Employment Screening
- Working with children Screening clearance
- Vulnerable Person DHS Screening clearance
- NDIS Worker Screening
- Current Driver's License
- COVID-19, and Influenza vaccination
Timeline
Assistant in Nursing
SALHN- Flinders Medical Centre
12.2024 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Helping Hand (Placement)
04.2024 - 05.2024
Personal Care Worker
Torrens Grove Retirement Village
03.2024 - 12.2024
Kitchen hand and waitress
Sussex Hotel
02.2024 - 05.2024
Personal Care Worker
Oakwood Aged Care (Placement)
12.2023 - 12.2023
Personal Care Worker
PCEA Thogoto Old Peoples Home
08.2022 - 10.2023
Certificate III - Individual Support Disability
Certificate III - Individual Support Ageing
Diploma - Nursing
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