Julie Brouwer
Summary
Driven Enrolled Nurse and Disability Support Worker with a proven track record at AAA Nursing Agency and Worthy Hands, excelling in client needs assessment and individual support plans. Leveraged relationship-building and documentation skills to enhance patient care, achieving significant improvements in client health and independence.
Expert in delivering comprehensive support and education to clients and families. Educated Support Worker dedicated to providing assistance to individuals and families in need. Proficient in assessing individual circumstances, identifying resources and developing plans of action to deliver support. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. Compassionate Support Worker who possesses gentle touch and caring attitude centred on treating people with dignity and respect. Expertise in Cognitive and Comprehension Disability.
Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Available daytime hours 2 days a week.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Worthy Hands
03.2019 - Current
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Designed individualized plans detailing daily activities and needs for patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
Enrolled Nurse
AAA Nursing Agency
01.1996 - 02.1998
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Enrolled Nursing
Curtin University
Bentley, WA12.1995
Skills
- Individual Support Plans
- Client Needs Assessment
- Client Education
- Independent Living Support
- Progress Documentation
- Relationship Building
- Daily Living Requirements
- Family Communication
- Disability Services
- Lifestyle Support
- Dressing assistance
- Meal Planning
- Recreational Activities
- Household chores
- Client Confidentiality
- Emotional Support
- Daily living assistance
- Housekeeping skills
- Client Transportation
- Documentation And Reporting
- Life Skills Training
- Care Documentation
- Social Skills Development
- Appointment management
- Grooming support
Art
Enjoy water colour painting and oil paints
A proficient candle maker
Love gardening and spending time in nature
Additional Information
I am married and a devoted mother of two adult girls and a devout Christian with a good work ethic and deep Christian values. My faith is important to me and how I treat people with respect mirrors the values that I live my life by.
I am currently Studying the Cert 3 in Disability services online through Tafe
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Worthy Hands
03.2019 - Current
Enrolled Nurse
AAA Nursing Agency
01.1996 - 02.1998
Associate of Applied Science - Enrolled Nursing
Curtin University
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