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Kay Conroy

4 Bolton Street Kelso

Summary

Dedicated Personal Care Assistant with experience at Macquarie Care Centre, skilled in compassionate patient care and effective communication. Successfully fostered strong client relationships, enhancing emotional well-being and engagement. Proficient in mobility assistance and patient assessments, ensuring safety and comfort while adapting to individual needs. Committed to delivering exceptional support and maintaining dignity.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

Macquarie Care Centre
03.2004 - Current
  • 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.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Education

Certificate 111 Aged Care Work

TAFE NSW
NSW
11-2005

Skills

  • Grooming assistance
  • Emotional support
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Behavior management
  • Compassionate patient care
  • Behavior redirection
  • Compassionate care
  • Care plan implementation
  • Client transportation
  • Patient assessments
  • Client rapport
  • Client relationship management
  • Shopping and errands
  • Activities of daily living support
  • Household organization
  • Adaptable under pressure
  • Observational skills
  • Dementia care
  • Companionship
  • Elderly care
  • First aid and safety
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Mobility assistance

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

Macquarie Care Centre
03.2004 - Current

Certificate 111 Aged Care Work

TAFE NSW

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