Kimberly Querubin
31 Weaver Street, Heatley,QLD
Summary
Dedicated Residential Care Assistant with a compassionate approach at THE GOOD SHEPHERD HOME, skilled in dementia care and personal hygiene assistance. Proven ability to enhance resident well-being through effective collaboration and individualized care plans, while promoting independence and safety. Committed to maintaining a clean environment and fostering positive interactions among residents.
Personable and compassionate individual with strong ability to connect with and support residents. Possesses foundational knowledge of residential care practices and proficiency in basic caregiving tasks. Committed to enhancing residents' quality of life through attentive and respectful care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Care Assistant
THE GOOD SHEPHERD HOME
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored and documented residents' health status and behavioral changes accurately.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance resident well-being.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to implement individualized care plans effectively.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of living spaces to promote a healthy environment.
- Engaged residents in recreational activities, fostering social interaction and community involvement.
- Trained new staff on procedures and best practices for resident care delivery.
- Identified potential issues in resident care, proposing solutions for improved quality of service.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues, and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Aided residents in completing daily routines of care and activities.
- Assisted residents in maintaining personal hygiene by offering support during bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting routines.
- Assisted with meal preparation, serving, and clean-up, maintaining proper nutrition for each resident''s specific needs.
- Assisted residents with basic activities of daily living.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, and automobiles.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Assistant In Nursing
Shalom Elders Village
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisted residents with daily living activities to enhance comfort and well-being.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident areas to promote a safe environment.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Education
Certificate III - Individual Support -
HANMAC Pty Ltd
Townsville, QLDSkills
- Respectful attitude
- Daily living skills
- Compassionate caregiving
- Housekeeping tasks
- Dementia care
- Mobility support
- Hygiene maintenance
- Individual patient supervision
- Personal care assistance
- Physical assistance
- Positive reinforcement
- Willingness to learn
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient care
- Empathy and compassionate care
- Activities of daily living ADL support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Patient positioning
Languages
English
REFERENCES
Erin McGuffie
Admin at Hanmac Training Centre
4795 1461
Nicole Presbitero
Community Coordinator at Multicultural Australia
0431129194
Timeline
Residential Care Assistant
THE GOOD SHEPHERD HOME
10.2023 - Current
Assistant In Nursing
Shalom Elders Village
06.2023 - 11.2023
Certificate III - Individual Support -
HANMAC Pty Ltd