Karen Ganic
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Detail-oriented caregiver with over 8 years of experience in personal care and community support. Proficient in care plan documentation, medication management, and emotional support, ensuring clients receive high-quality, personalized care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
home and Community care
Tradewind Australia Agency- City of Casey and Enrich Living
Melbourne, VIC
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Delivered personal care services in community settings.
- Prepared meals and assisted with nutrition.
- Preformed basic domestic cleaning.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Supported clients with shopping and medical appointments
- Followed care plans and agency policies.
PCA/Home and community Care
Private Sector
Melbourne, VIC
03.2011 - 12.2018
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients in their homes.
- Monitored client health and reported any changes to healthcare professionals.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Documented client progress and care plans accurately for health records.
- Collaborated with family members to coordinate care strategies for clients.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
PCA/DSW Worker
Simply Helping
Melbourne, VIC
06.2015 - 10.2018
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Assisted clients with medication management by reminding them to take medications on time as prescribed by the doctor.
- Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by the physician or dietitian.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
- Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
- Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
Education
Hastings Girls High School
Hastings New Zealand04-1979
Skills
- Personal care
- Meal preparation
- Care plan documentation
- Emotional support
- PPE compliance
- Flexible and adaptable
- Medication management
- Health monitoring
- Attention to detail
Certification
Certificate 3 in Age care CHC30212
Miscellaneous
I have a current First Aid Certificate HLTAID011, and CPR.
I have my own car and driver's license.
Timeline
home and Community care
Tradewind Australia Agency- City of Casey and Enrich Living
06.2019 - 03.2020
PCA/DSW Worker
Simply Helping
06.2015 - 10.2018
PCA/Home and community Care
Private Sector
03.2011 - 12.2018
Hastings Girls High School