Kathrine Le Guier
FOOTSCRAY,VIC
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering 20 years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Aged Care Worker
Uniting Agewell
Melbourne, VIC
11.2021 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and overall wellbeing.
- Provided compassionate companionship to clients, fostering a strong sense of community and belonging.
- Monitored client health and reported changes or concerns to appropriate healthcare professionals in a timely manner.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Community Aged Care Worker
Wyndham City Council
Melbourne, VIC
01.2009 - 12.2020
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and overall wellbeing.
- Provided compassionate companionship to clients, fostering a strong sense of community and belonging.
- Monitored client health and reported changes or concerns to appropriate healthcare professionals in a timely manner.
- Completed ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices in aged care services.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Service Supervisor
Big W
Melbourne, VIC
01.2002 - 12.2009
- Handled customer complaints and inquiries.
- Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently addressing service issues and providing timely resolutions.
- Assisted with training and development of team members.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hoppers Crossing Secondary College
Hoppers Crossing, VIC12.1993
Skills
- Housekeeping tasks
- Patient Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Emotional Support
- Transportation Assistance
- Mobility support
- Behavioral Management
- Social engagement
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
Certification
Certificate IV in Disability - Warner Institute - 2018
Certificate IV in Ageing Support -Warner Institute - 2018
Certificate III in Aged Care Work - Brite Institute - 2009
Timeline
Community Aged Care Worker
Uniting Agewell
11.2021 - Current
Community Aged Care Worker
Wyndham City Council
01.2009 - 12.2020
Service Supervisor
Big W
01.2002 - 12.2009
High School Diploma -
Hoppers Crossing Secondary College