Kelvin Ekai
Picnic Point,Australia
Summary
An experienced and qualified aged care / disability support worker with excellent communication skills and a caring patient personality. Reliable, well-organized, punctual team player who is also able to work on his own initiatives. Supports clients to live as independently as possible by implementing effective programs to help develop and participate in their local community. Comfortable in working on one-to-one situations with people of varying ages and disabilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant in Nursing
Bolton Clarke
02.2025 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and dignity during daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments, documentation, and care plans for improved outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team, supporting timely interventions.
- Trained new nursing assistants on best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing patient safety and hygiene standards within facility.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
Support Worker
NORTHCOTT
05.2024 - Current
- Fostered client autonomy by providing guidance and support in developing independent living skills.
- Delivered comprehensive personal care, including assistance with bowel management, feeding, medication administration, and grooming needs.
- Skilled in manual handling, utilizing an array of equipment and aids to ensure client safety and comfort.
- Coordinated and executed household duties, such as meal preparation, cleaning, and shopping, to maintain a conducive living environment.
- Facilitated community integration through accompaniment in various social activities and errands, enhancing clients' quality of life.
Assistant in Nursing
RANDSTAD
03.2024 - Current
- Crafted comprehensive care plans tailored to individual client healthcare challenges, ensuring effective management and support.
- Provided empathetic emotional support, actively listening and addressing issues impeding client recovery.
- Administered medication punctually and monitored nutritional intake to foster physical improvement in clients.
- Assisted with personal care tasks, including hygiene, dressing, grooming, and performed household duties such as cooking and laundry.
- Facilitated client participation in recreational activities, promoting exercise and engagement in community events.
- Diligently documented client activities and progress, maintaining detailed and accurate reports.
Support Worker
ESP HEALTH CARE
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Providing support to individuals with mobility challenges, including transferring from wheelchairs to bed.
- Provide support with transportation for medical appointments, grocery shopping and outings.
- Aiding clients with task such as bathing, grooming and dental care.
- Offer companionship, engaging in conversation and providing emotional support to enhance well-being.
- Monitoring and recording vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse and temperature.
- Working with clients with challenging behavior and maintaining detailed client notes on a daily basis.
- Performed range of activities from housekeeping and help client develop their level of ability in all aspects of their daily life.
- Assisting clients with medication and physical exercise.
Support Worker
Living Room Hospital
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Assistance with personal care and domestic work.
- Offering personal care, preparing meals, cleaning and helping with shopping trips.
- Catheter and urine bag care.
- Transporting clients to and from day programs.
- Maintaining person-centered plans.
- Following individual support plans.
- Documentation and progress note keeping as required.
- Cleaning the home, kitchen work and laundry.
- Feeding NG tube and Peg feeding.
- Taking of vital signs.
- Monitoring fluid input and output chart.
Education
Diploma - Social Work and Community Development
MASINDE MULIRO UNIVERSITY
Kenya01.2020
Certificate - Health Support
WISETECH TRAINING INSTITUTE
Bachelor - Community Services
STOTTS COLLEGE
09-2026
Certificate III - individual support
KINGSWAY VOCATIONAL TRAINING
01.2023
Skills
- Personal Presentation
- Communication Skills
- Light Housekeeping
- Pediatric care
- Meal planning
- Conflict resolution
- Compassionate
- Vital signs monitoring
- Mobility assistance
- Relationship building
- Transportation assistance
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
Languages
English
Interests
- Gardening
- Hiking
- Homelessness Outreach
- Volunteer Work
- Adventure Travel
- Road Trips
Qualifications
- Driving License: Valid
- NDIS screening check
- Working with Children
- National Police Check
- Certificate iii in individual support
- First aid
- CPR certificate
Timeline
Assistant in Nursing
Bolton Clarke
02.2025 - Current
Support Worker
NORTHCOTT
05.2024 - Current
Assistant in Nursing
RANDSTAD
03.2024 - Current
Support Worker
ESP HEALTH CARE
09.2023 - 01.2024
Support Worker
Living Room Hospital
06.2021 - 07.2023
Certificate - Health Support
WISETECH TRAINING INSTITUTE
Certificate III - individual support
KINGSWAY VOCATIONAL TRAINING
Diploma - Social Work and Community Development
MASINDE MULIRO UNIVERSITY
Bachelor - Community Services
STOTTS COLLEGE
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