Julie Barrett
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Compassionate Caregiver and Social Worker with extensive experience in promoting independence and quality of life for clients. Skilled in daily living assistance, medication administration, and patient care management. Bringing a proactive approach, strong ethics, and effective communication to advocate for and support individuals with diverse needs. Dedicated Social Worker provides exceptional professional care and implements appropriate interventions. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Age carer/Social Worker position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver/Social Worker
Mrs Wanda Tilley
2017.05 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Efficiently organized schedules for multiple clients simultaneously while maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
- Advocated for clients'' rights, navigating complex systems to secure necessary resources and benefits.
Caregiver/Caregiver, Special Needs
Graham Walker
2021.01 - 2023.07
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques, enhancing the quality of care provided.
- Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
Child Protective Services Caseworker/DCJ/CWorker
Department For Child Protection
1999.01 - 2017.01
- Developed strong professional relationships with community partners to facilitate seamless collaboration in addressing the needs of children and families.
- Reduced the risk of abuse or neglect through proactive monitoring visits to homes, schools, and other relevant settings.
- Provided crisis intervention services during emergency situations, offering immediate support and coordinating necessary resources.
- Implemented permanency planning processes that prioritized reunification efforts while also considering alternative placement options when necessary.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by building trust through empathy, active listening, and cultural sensitivity.
- Advocated for children''s best interests in court proceedings, presenting clear documentation of case findings and recommendations.
- Contributed to program development efforts by evaluating service effectiveness and making recommendations for improvement based on client feedback.
- Empowered families to make positive changes by identifying strengths and providing guidance on parenting strategies.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while ensuring compliance with state regulations regarding record-keeping practices.
- Navigated complex legal systems effectively by working closely with attorneys to ensure proper representation for children involved in court proceedings.
- Improved child and family outcomes by conducting thorough assessments and developing comprehensive case plans.
- Strengthened family relationships by providing support, resources, and referrals to community services.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Arranged medical and psychiatric tests to identify difficulties and indicate potential remedial approaches.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
- Lead individualized and group counseling sessions with children and families.
Education
Bachelor of Business Admin. - Business Management
Keystone Collage
SA09.2014
Skills
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Time Management
- Elderly Care
- Problem-Solving
- Patient Care
- Daily living assistance
- Assist clients with medication
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Emotional Support
- Strong Ethics
- First aid and safety
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Dementia Care
- Medical record-keeping
- Patient Companionship
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Behavioral Management
- Documentation
- Mobility Assistance
- Special Needs Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Medication Administration
- ADL Assistance
- Patient Management
- Incident Reporting
- Care plan assessment
- Chronic Illness Management
Certification
- Community Therapy -Manual Handling Training 07/2024
- FirstAid Pro, - Assist clients with medication 06-2024
- NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, New Worker NDIS Induction Module 07/2024
- NDIS -Working, with Children Check 08/2024
- NDIS-, NDIS Screening 08/2024
- NGO- Working with Children and Young People 9-18 years 07/2024
- NGO -Stopping the Cycle of Shame 08/2024
- NGO- PEG Feeding 07/2024
- NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission- Supporting Safe and Enjoyable Meals 07/2024
- NGO- Urinary Catheter Management Part 1 07/2024
- NGO - Urinary Catheter Management Part 2 07/2024
- NGO- Epilepsy 07/2024
- NGO- Autism Spectrum Disorder 07/2024
- NGO- Bipolar Disorder 07/2024
- NGO- Suicide Prevention 08/2024
- NGO- Abuse and Neglect 08/2024
- NGO- Stopping- the -Cycle- of -Shame 08/2024
- NGO- Bloodborne Pathogens[ Infectious Disease Control and Best Practices/ Precautions 06/2024
- Alison- CPR, AED and First Aid 07/2024
- Alison- Caregiving Skills- Dementia Care 07/2024
- Alison- Elderly Care and Care for the Disabled 07/2024
- Alison- Understanding Medication for Caregivers 07/2024
- Alison- Operating as a Mental Health Support Worker 07/2024
- Alison- Child Protection and Welfare 07/2024
- Alison- Supporting Individual with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Illness 07/2024
- Careers Australia- Diploma of Business 04/2014
Timeline
Caregiver/Caregiver, Special Needs
Graham Walker
2021.01 - 2023.07
Caregiver/Social Worker
Mrs Wanda Tilley
2017.05 - Current
Child Protective Services Caseworker/DCJ/CWorker
Department For Child Protection
1999.01 - 2017.01
Bachelor of Business Admin. - Business Management
Keystone Collage
- Community Therapy -Manual Handling Training 07/2024
- FirstAid Pro, - Assist clients with medication 06-2024
- NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, New Worker NDIS Induction Module 07/2024
- NDIS -Working, with Children Check 08/2024
- NDIS-, NDIS Screening 08/2024
- NGO- Working with Children and Young People 9-18 years 07/2024
- NGO -Stopping the Cycle of Shame 08/2024
- NGO- PEG Feeding 07/2024
- NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission- Supporting Safe and Enjoyable Meals 07/2024
- NGO- Urinary Catheter Management Part 1 07/2024
- NGO - Urinary Catheter Management Part 2 07/2024
- NGO- Epilepsy 07/2024
- NGO- Autism Spectrum Disorder 07/2024
- NGO- Bipolar Disorder 07/2024
- NGO- Suicide Prevention 08/2024
- NGO- Abuse and Neglect 08/2024
- NGO- Stopping- the -Cycle- of -Shame 08/2024
- NGO- Bloodborne Pathogens[ Infectious Disease Control and Best Practices/ Precautions 06/2024
- Alison- CPR, AED and First Aid 07/2024
- Alison- Caregiving Skills- Dementia Care 07/2024
- Alison- Elderly Care and Care for the Disabled 07/2024
- Alison- Understanding Medication for Caregivers 07/2024
- Alison- Operating as a Mental Health Support Worker 07/2024
- Alison- Child Protection and Welfare 07/2024
- Alison- Supporting Individual with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Illness 07/2024
- Careers Australia- Diploma of Business 04/2014
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