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Kerryn Maraga

Kerryn Maraga

Kincumber,NSW

Summary

Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities. 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. 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. Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering 10 years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail. Compassionate care giver possesses gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Expertise in aged care. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Available any hours per week, weekends and evenings. Experienced care giver knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support. Highly motivated professional demonstrates ability to develop and implement successful plans of action to address individual needs. Possesses strong problem-solving skills to reduce barriers. Committed to helping individuals and families. Compassionate care giver, with comprehensive knowledge of social service programs and community resources. Skilled at identifying needs and developing effective plans of action to provide intervention and assistance. Possesses strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Educated aged carer dedicated to providing assistance to individuals and families in need. Proficient in assessing individual circumstances, identifying resources and developing plans of action to deliver support. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Aged Care Worker

Jill Cavanagh
04.2019 - 04.2024
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized care and support to elderly individuals.
  • Developed tailored care plans for clients, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs were met.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and overall wellbeing.
  • Provided compassionate companionship to clients, fostering a strong sense of community and belonging.
  • Monitored client health and reported changes or concerns to appropriate healthcare professionals in a timely manner.
  • Managed medication administration for clients, ensuring accurate dosages and adherence to prescribed schedules.
  • Conducted regular safety checks within clients'' homes, identifying potential hazards and implementing prevention measures.
  • Facilitated social activities for clients, encouraging engagement and participation in community events.
  • Maintained detailed records of client progress, documenting achievements and areas for improvement.
  • Supported families in understanding the unique challenges faced by aging loved ones, offering guidance on available resources and services.
  • Organized transportation services for clients when necessary, coordinating medical appointments or facilitating attendance at local events.
  • Completed ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices in aged care services.
  • Established trust-based relationships with clients through empathetic communication and active listening skills.
  • Coordinated meal planning and preparation for clients based on individual dietary requirements and preferences.
  • Implemented fall-prevention strategies within clients'' homes to reduce risk of injury due to slips or trips.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
  • Preserved and prepared reports and treatment records.

Community Aged Care Worker

Home Instead Senior Care
Gosford, Nsw
04.2016 - 04.2023
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized care and support to elderly individuals.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and overall wellbeing.
  • Provided compassionate companionship to clients, fostering a strong sense of community and belonging.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for each individual client.
  • Monitored client health and reported changes or concerns to appropriate healthcare professionals in a timely manner.
  • Managed medication administration for clients, ensuring accurate dosages and adherence to prescribed schedules.
  • Conducted regular safety checks within clients'' homes, identifying potential hazards and implementing prevention measures.
  • Facilitated social activities for clients, encouraging engagement and participation in community events.
  • Maintained detailed records of client progress, documenting achievements and areas for improvement.
  • Supported families in understanding the unique challenges faced by aging loved ones, offering guidance on available resources and services.
  • Implemented effective time management strategies to balance caseloads while maintaining a high level of care for each client.
  • Organized transportation services for clients when necessary, coordinating medical appointments or facilitating attendance at local events.
  • Completed ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices in aged care services.
  • Established trust-based relationships with clients through empathetic communication and active listening skills.
  • Coordinated meal planning and preparation for clients based on individual dietary requirements and preferences.
  • Implemented fall-prevention strategies within clients'' homes to reduce risk of injury due to slips or trips.
  • Assisted in the development of exercise programs designed specifically for elderly clientele; improving mobility and strength.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship during times of hardship or grief; ensuring clients felt valued and cared for.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
  • Preserved and prepared reports and treatment records.

Education

Certificate III - Aged Care

Open Colleges
Sydney, NSW
02.2014

Skills

  • Behavioral Management
  • Patient Care
  • Assessment skills
  • Care Plan Development
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Client Confidentiality
  • Mobility support
  • Emotional Support
  • Recreational Activities
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Nutrition management
  • Community resources navigation
  • Healthcare coordination
  • Social engagement
  • Transportation Assistance
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Basic Housekeeping
  • Progress Documentation
  • Documentation
  • Patient Companionship
  • Care Plan Adherence
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Meal Preparation
  • ADL Assistance
  • Incident Reporting
  • Disability Support
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Client Transportation
  • Relationship Building
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Medication and Appointment Reminders
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Dementia Care
  • Supportive Companionship
  • Housekeeping
  • Special Needs Care
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Hoyer Lifting Equipment
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Language Fluency
  • Records Maintenance
  • COVID-19 Safety Policies
  • Elderly Care
  • Flexible schedule and availability
  • Nutrition knowledge
  • Compassionate Care
  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Problem-Solving
  • Strong Ethics
  • Flexible Schedule
  • First aid and safety
  • Time Management
  • End of life care
  • Daily living assistance
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Compassionate communication
  • Behavior redirection
  • Client documentation
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Abuse and Neglect Investigation
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Critical Thinking

Timeline

Community Aged Care Worker

Jill Cavanagh
04.2019 - 04.2024

Community Aged Care Worker

Home Instead Senior Care
04.2016 - 04.2023

Certificate III - Aged Care

Open Colleges
Kerryn Maraga