Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Languages
Timeline
Generic

Karishma Gehani

North Gosford,NSW

Summary

I have worked as a personal carer for approximately 2 years. After masters in health services I pursued Masters in Accounting. Currently I work as a store manager in Soul Origin Bateubay .

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Carer

Essential Disability Services
05.2021 - 04.2022
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Provided emotional support during difficult times, offering companionship and empathy to enhance mental wellbeing.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living such as grooming, dressing, and personal hygiene for increased self-esteem and confidence among patients.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized living environment for patients, promoting overall well-being and satisfaction.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily living tasks.
  • Assisted in medication management for timely administration and accurate dosing, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Provided transportation to medical appointments and social engagements, supporting patient independence and community involvement.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with meal planning, preparation, and feeding for balanced nutrition aligned with dietary restrictions or preferences.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by sharing observations on client progress or areas requiring additional intervention efforts.
  • Conducted regular risk assessments within patient homes in order to identify potential hazards or areas requiring modification.
  • Implemented strategies to manage challenging behaviors in a respectful manner while prioritizing safety for all involved parties.
  • Offered compassionate end-of-life care for patients facing terminal illness, providing emotional support and comfort measures to improve quality of life during final stages.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication regarding care plans.
  • Improved patients'' mobility through the implementation of customized exercise programs under professional supervision.
  • Provided respite care for family caregivers, allowing them time to rest or attend personal commitments while ensuring their loved one was in safe hands.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities or concerns promptly to supervising healthcare providers.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.

Personal Care Assistant

Reliant Disability Services
06.2018 - 07.2019
  • 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.
  • Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
  • Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
  • Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, sharing updates with family members and healthcare providers as necessary.
  • Maintained current knowledge of best practices in personal care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Promoted independence with structured routines and clear communication to support clients in their daily lives.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Managed household chores efficiently, enabling clients to enjoy a clean living space without added stress or physical strain.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
  • Ensured timely medication administration, managing accurate records of dosages and schedules for multiple clients.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Prevented injuries through diligent observation of the environment and prompt intervention when needed during mobility assistance tasks.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.

Education

Masters In Healh Services Management And Planning - Health Services Administration

University of Tech Sydney
Sydney, NSW
06.2019

Languages

Hindi
Elementary
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Personal Carer

Essential Disability Services
05.2021 - 04.2022

Personal Care Assistant

Reliant Disability Services
06.2018 - 07.2019

Masters In Healh Services Management And Planning - Health Services Administration

University of Tech Sydney

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Karishma Gehani