KATHRYN GRAY
Boweya North,Victoria
Summary
Mother of 6 children currently live on a farm , born in Tasmania moved to Victoria 1980.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Attendant (Afternoon Shift), Personal care, Feeds, Bedding Down, Documentation
San Carlo Nursing Home
Nursing Attendant (On Call)
Twin Hills Nursing Agency
Personal Care Nursing Assistant, Night Shift
Royal Freemasons Aged Care Facility Benalla (03) 5764 8600
01.2019 - 02.2023
- Fostered a positive and supportive atmosphere for patients, promoting resilience and optimism during their recovery journey.
- Identified potential health issues early by conducting routine wellness checks on assigned patients regularly.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Personal Care Nursing Assistant, Afternoon & Night Shift
Cooinda Aged Care Benalla (03) 5761 3300
01.2018 - 01.2019
Personal Care Nursing Assistant, Night Shift
Bridge Water Aged Care Facility
01.2004 - 01.2007
Home care, Personal care, Respite care, Specific care, Shopping & Banking (Clients)
Darebin Council
- 01.2004
Customer Service, Bakery Attendant, Cooking, Bar, Waitress
Smorgy's Family Restaurant (Bundoora)
- 01.1999
Child Care Worker (Casual)
Giggles Child Care Centre
- 01.1999
Kilmore Shire
01.1990 - 01.1995
- Family Day Care From Home
01.1986 - 01.1995
- Various Part Time and Casual Positions Included: Machinist, Cashier, Shop Assistant, Packer, Factory Hand, Waitress, Child Care Worker
Personal Care Assistant
Able Care
02.2023 - Current
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
Youth Worker
Merriwa Community Services
03.2023 - Current
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Developed and delivered educational workshops to support youth in understanding and navigating real-world experiences.
- Improved program effectiveness by collaborating with colleagues to develop innovative strategies for youth development.
- Designed engaging curriculums tailored to the specific needs of diverse groups of young people, fostering personal growth and skill development.
Education
Catering YEAST Youth Employment and Skills Training City-mission Employment Services
Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors, Diploma in Abuse and Abuse Counselling
Mayfield Education Centre, Certificate Three – Personal Care
CHCDIS3A -
Northern Melbourne Institute of Tafe, Certificate Provide Services to people with a Disability (Customised for Children)
2004 NMIT Responsible Service of Gaming Special Employee’s Licence Responsible Serving of Alcohol Bar Attendants
2004 C.F.T Food Safety Course Includes: Follow Workplace Hygiene Procedures (THHGHSO1B) Apply Retail Food Safety Practices Retail (WRRLP6C) Apply Basic Food Safety Practices (FDFCORFS1A) Follow Basic Food Safety Practices (HLTFS7A)
Alpha Additions Personal Care Workers Session Contents: Effective Communication Documentation Oral & Verbal Handover Why do we take Observations Temperature Measurement Taking a Pulse Respiration Measurement Taking a Blood Pressure Collecting a Urine Sample Testing a Urine Sample Testing Blood Glucose Levels Diabetes Survival information Neurological Observations Pain Assessment Wound Assessment Restraint
Alpha Additions Infection Control in an Aged Care Setting Assessment Includes: Infection Transmission Pathways Residential Care Standard 4.7 The aged person at risk of Infection Promoting Resident Health & Mobility Standard Precautions Preventing Infection Transmission Specific Infections: Chest Infections (Pneumonia) Eye Infections (Conjunctivitis) Gastrointestinal Infections Skin Infections Skin Infestation Guidelines for the Control of Out-breaks Infections from Pets Urinary Tract Infections Catheter Acquired Infections Antibiotic Resistant Organisms MRSA VRE Controlling Common Outbreaks Infectious Gastroenteritis Respiratory Infections Residential Care Infection Surveillance
Kangan TAFE, First Aid level 2
Alpha Additions, Pathology Collection Certificate 4
Back Injury Prevention Program Session Contents: Occupational Health & Safety Act Manual Handling Injuries History of “No Lift Policy” Risk Assessment Hazard Management Bed Mechanics Hoist, Standing Machines Slide Sheets Care Plan Client Assessment Practical Assessment Of: On the Bed Tasks Off the Bed Tasks
2022 Working with Children Check
Level 2 First Aid
St Johns Ambulance
Wangaratta, VIC01.2023
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Relations
- Attention to Detail
Telephone Number
0402 826 832
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 08/12/70
Volunteer Experience
Epping Private Nursing Home, 12, Assisting with activities, Personal Care, 1 on 1 interaction
References
- RN Div 1 Clinical Care Manager, Royal Freemasons, 0433 477 252, jgirl1985@hotmail.com
- RN Div 1 Benalla Health, 0437 759 845, stephen.braithwaite@benallahealth.org.au
- Home Care Team Leader, Darabin City Council, (03) 9230 4402
Trauma and trauma designed for children
Merriwa community services 4 modules completed .trauma informed care .
Fishing , gold prospecting , outdoors , camping , horse riding , cooking ,gardening .
fishing is a great way to relax and enjoy the outdoors, Gold prospecting is a fun and exciting way to enjoy being outdoors, and camping is a relaxing way to stay outdoors. Horse riding is freedom in my time ., cooking brings me joy to see my family enjoying a meal I've created. Gardening is relaxation and rewarding to see what you have grown and brings color and excitement.
Timeline
Youth Worker
Merriwa Community Services
03.2023 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Able Care
02.2023 - Current
Personal Care Nursing Assistant, Night Shift
Royal Freemasons Aged Care Facility Benalla (03) 5764 8600
01.2019 - 02.2023
Personal Care Nursing Assistant, Afternoon & Night Shift
Cooinda Aged Care Benalla (03) 5761 3300
01.2018 - 01.2019
Personal Care Nursing Assistant, Night Shift
Bridge Water Aged Care Facility
01.2004 - 01.2007
Kilmore Shire
01.1990 - 01.1995
01.1986 - 01.1995
Nursing Attendant (Afternoon Shift), Personal care, Feeds, Bedding Down, Documentation
San Carlo Nursing Home
Nursing Attendant (On Call)
Twin Hills Nursing Agency
Home care, Personal care, Respite care, Specific care, Shopping & Banking (Clients)
Darebin Council
- 01.2004
Customer Service, Bakery Attendant, Cooking, Bar, Waitress
Smorgy's Family Restaurant (Bundoora)
- 01.1999
Child Care Worker (Casual)
Giggles Child Care Centre
- 01.1999
Catering YEAST Youth Employment and Skills Training City-mission Employment Services
Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors, Diploma in Abuse and Abuse Counselling
Mayfield Education Centre, Certificate Three – Personal Care
CHCDIS3A -
Northern Melbourne Institute of Tafe, Certificate Provide Services to people with a Disability (Customised for Children)
2004 NMIT Responsible Service of Gaming Special Employee’s Licence Responsible Serving of Alcohol Bar Attendants
2004 C.F.T Food Safety Course Includes: Follow Workplace Hygiene Procedures (THHGHSO1B) Apply Retail Food Safety Practices Retail (WRRLP6C) Apply Basic Food Safety Practices (FDFCORFS1A) Follow Basic Food Safety Practices (HLTFS7A)
Alpha Additions Personal Care Workers Session Contents: Effective Communication Documentation Oral & Verbal Handover Why do we take Observations Temperature Measurement Taking a Pulse Respiration Measurement Taking a Blood Pressure Collecting a Urine Sample Testing a Urine Sample Testing Blood Glucose Levels Diabetes Survival information Neurological Observations Pain Assessment Wound Assessment Restraint
Alpha Additions Infection Control in an Aged Care Setting Assessment Includes: Infection Transmission Pathways Residential Care Standard 4.7 The aged person at risk of Infection Promoting Resident Health & Mobility Standard Precautions Preventing Infection Transmission Specific Infections: Chest Infections (Pneumonia) Eye Infections (Conjunctivitis) Gastrointestinal Infections Skin Infections Skin Infestation Guidelines for the Control of Out-breaks Infections from Pets Urinary Tract Infections Catheter Acquired Infections Antibiotic Resistant Organisms MRSA VRE Controlling Common Outbreaks Infectious Gastroenteritis Respiratory Infections Residential Care Infection Surveillance
Kangan TAFE, First Aid level 2
Alpha Additions, Pathology Collection Certificate 4
Back Injury Prevention Program Session Contents: Occupational Health & Safety Act Manual Handling Injuries History of “No Lift Policy” Risk Assessment Hazard Management Bed Mechanics Hoist, Standing Machines Slide Sheets Care Plan Client Assessment Practical Assessment Of: On the Bed Tasks Off the Bed Tasks
2022 Working with Children Check
Level 2 First Aid
St Johns Ambulance
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