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Kathryn Kleinig

Victor Harbor,SA

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.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Care Worker

Lets Get Care
Victor Harbor, SA
07.2021 - 03.2022

I was a support worker for a family in house living.

My Client suffered from Parkinson's and Dementia.

He Is waiting for placement in a nursing home as his health has declined.

  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.

Direct Care Worker

Kangaroo Island Health Service
Kingscote, SA
12.2013 - 07.2021
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.

Emu Bay Holiday Homes / Care taker

Ann Horbelt
Kingscote, kangaroo Island
07.2004 - 07.2014
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Handled [Number] calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns.
  • Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
  • Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.

Personal Care Worker

West Park Nursing Home
Goolwa North, SA
01.1999 - 01.2003

Education

Victor Harbor High School
Victor Harbor, SA

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Ability to Lift Clients
  • Convalescence Support
  • Problem Identification
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • Medication Administration
  • Blood Glucose Monitoring
  • Meal Planning
  • Supportive Personality
  • Sound Judgment
  • Bedside Care
  • Team Collaboration
  • Needs Assessment

Certification

  • PCW - Personal Care Worker
  • DCA - Direct Care Aide

Timeline

Direct Care Worker

Lets Get Care
07.2021 - 03.2022

Direct Care Worker

Kangaroo Island Health Service
12.2013 - 07.2021

Emu Bay Holiday Homes / Care taker

Ann Horbelt
07.2004 - 07.2014

Personal Care Worker

West Park Nursing Home
01.1999 - 01.2003

Victor Harbor High School
Kathryn Kleinig