Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Current WWCC
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Kelly Gurkin

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.

Direct care professional well-versed in assisting individuals to meet medical and emotional needs. Trained in appointment, medication and household management. Devoted to providing companionship and attentive care. Passionate counselor dedicated to improving lives of individuals struggling with addiction and other behavioral disorders. Caring supporter of recovering patients with guidance toward tangible improvements and relapse prevention. Attentively implements sound treatment plans addressing unique patient needs and helps attain long-term behavioral goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Caregiver

Centrelink
10.2019 - Current
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Documented vitals, behaviours, and medications in client medical records.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Provided basic grooming and hygiene assistance to patients.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviours to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.

Support Worker

Jenny Bouy
07.2022 - 11.2022
  • Managed specialist team to provide technical assistance and customer service.
  • Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
  • Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings.
  • Developed and implemented procedures for responding to customer inquiries and resolving technical issues.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.

Education

Certificate of Accreditation - Mental Health Services

Mental Health First Aid Australia
Wagga Wagga
12.2022

Diploma - Alcohol And Other Drugs

TrainSmart Australia
Perth, WA
11.2022

Statement of Attainment - Senior First Aid

Smartlink Training
Wagga Wagga
11.2022

Diploma - Mediation

International Career Institute
NSW
01.2021

Certificate IV - Disability Studies

InterCare Training
Melbourne, VIC
12.2014

Skills

    • First Aid and Safety
    • Case Management
    • Grocery Shopping
    • Knowledge of State Regulations
    • Compassionate Client Care
    • Dietary Needs
    • Client Requirements
    • Patient and Caregiver Education
      • Care Plan Assessment
      • Patient Care
      • Illness Adaptation
      • Companionship and Emotional Support
      • Progress Documentation
      • Community Integration
      • Quality Program Protocols

Certification

Current WWCC

Current Senior First Aid

Current Mental Health First Aid

Current Police Check

Current WWCC

Expiry Date: 4/03/26

Timeline

Support Worker

Jenny Bouy
07.2022 - 11.2022

Personal Caregiver

Centrelink
10.2019 - Current

Certificate of Accreditation - Mental Health Services

Mental Health First Aid Australia

Diploma - Alcohol And Other Drugs

TrainSmart Australia

Statement of Attainment - Senior First Aid

Smartlink Training

Diploma - Mediation

International Career Institute

Certificate IV - Disability Studies

InterCare Training

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