Julie Colson
WYNDHAM VALE,VIC
Summary
Compassionate Private Carer with background in providing personalized home care services. Experience includes assisting with daily living activities, administering medication and monitoring health conditions. Strengths include the ability to handle emergency situations calmly, strong interpersonal skills for patient interaction, and maintaining confidentiality of client information. Contribution to previous roles involved enhancing quality of life for patients while fostering independence where possible. Compassionate Personal Care Aide with experience in providing support to elderly and disabled clients in home settings. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, medication management, and mobility support. Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with clients, enhancing their comfort and quality of life. Contributed to positive changes in clients' health and well-being through attentive care and emotional support.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Carer
Lynette Garoni
Werribee, VIC
01.2014 - 04.2024
- Assisted with transfers using appropriate lifting techniques and equipment when necessary.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times for both clients and their families.
- Administered medication according to doctor's instructions and monitored client's health condition.
- Organized supplies needed for daily living activities such as meal preparation or personal hygiene.
- Accompanied clients on outings in the community, providing companionship and support.
- Adhered to safety standards set forth by the organization when performing duties.
- Assisted with light housekeeping tasks including laundry, dusting and vacuuming.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or other destinations as required.
- Recorded vital signs, food and liquid intake and output for accurate documentation of care provided.
- Collaborated with family members to ensure quality care was being delivered at all times.
- Monitored changes in the client's condition or environment that may require further assessment or intervention from healthcare providers.
- Actively listened to concerns raised by clients or their families about care received.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through verbal praise and reinforcement techniques.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by following established protocols.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
Aged Care Worker
Coates
Saint Arnaud, VIC
07.2008 - 03.2014
- Managed household duties such as grocery shopping and errand running for clients who are unable to do so themselves.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any changes in client status or behavior that require attention.
- Helped patients to perform range-of-motion exercises as instructed by physical therapists or other healthcare professionals.
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by the physician or dietitian.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with family members and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans for each patient's needs.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
- Administered medications orally or topically as directed by physician orders.
- Transported clients from one location to another in an efficient manner.
Education
Cert IV Age Care - Certificate IV Age Care
Gordon Institute Geelong
Geelong, VIC01-2001
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Care Plan Development
- Nutritional support
- Errand running
- Meal Preparation
- Diabetes management
- Mobility Assistance
- Emotional Support
- Patient Companionship
- Daily living assistance
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
- Community activities
- Medical record-keeping
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Elderly Care
- Problem-Solving
- Flexible Schedule
- Medication Administration
- Incident Reporting
- Basic Housekeeping
- Compassionate Caregiving
Affiliations
- Love Gardening
- Music Dancing
- Art
- Painting
Timeline
Private Carer
Lynette Garoni
01.2014 - 04.2024
Aged Care Worker
Coates
07.2008 - 03.2014
Cert IV Age Care - Certificate IV Age Care
Gordon Institute Geelong
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