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Kylie Welsh

Kylie Welsh

Scarsdale,VIC

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Personal Care Assistant with Grampians Health, skilled in administering medications and ensuring client safety through current first aid practices. Proven ability to enhance client well-being by promoting independence and providing emotional support, while maintaining a clean environment and adapting care plans to individual needs.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

Grampians Health
09.2015 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and comfort.
  • Supported personal hygiene routines, ensuring dignity and respect for clients.
  • Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance overall well-being.
  • Organized medication schedules, facilitating adherence to prescribed treatments.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment by following infection control protocols.
  • Adapted care plans based on individual client needs and preferences.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • 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.
  • Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Maintained current knowledge of best practices in personal care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, sharing updates with family members and healthcare providers as necessary.
  • Supported clients'' mental health by actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate companionship during challenging times.
  • Promoted independence with structured routines and clear communication to support clients in their daily lives.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Ensured timely medication administration, managing accurate records of dosages and schedules for multiple clients.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Prevented injuries through diligent observation of the environment and prompt intervention when needed during mobility assistance tasks.

Education Assistant

Maryborough Education Centre
01.2010 - 11.2014
  • Supported educators in lesson planning and classroom management strategies.
  • Assisted with student evaluations and individualized education plans (IEPs).
  • Facilitated small group instruction to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Collaborated with teachers to implement effective behavior management techniques.
  • Maintained organized classroom environments, ensuring resource availability for instructional activities.
  • Engaged students in learning through effective classroom management techniques that promoted active participation and collaboration.
  • Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
  • Supervised students in common areas such as cafeteria, library, and playground.
  • Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
  • Prepared teaching materials and set up audio-visual equipment for lead teacher.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on the latest teaching strategies and tools available to enhance student success.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities and attended in-services and seminars.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Served as a mentor for new education assistants, providing guidance on best practices and sharing valuable resources to enhance effectiveness in the role.
  • Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks, and group assignments.
  • Prepared instructional materials, including visual aids and handouts, to support the delivery of lessons across various subjects.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, resulting in better support for students both at home and school.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
  • Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
  • Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
  • Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
  • Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
  • Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
  • Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
  • Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
  • Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
  • Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.

Education

Certificate III - Age Care And Community Care

Brace
Ballarat, VIC
08.2015

VCE -

Sebastopol Secondary School
Sebastopol, VIC
12.1993

Skills

    - Current Safe Patient manual Handling

    - Current Administer Medications

    - Current food handlers certificate

    - Current first aid

    -Current Basic life support

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

Grampians Health
09.2015 - Current

Education Assistant

Maryborough Education Centre
01.2010 - 11.2014

Certificate III - Age Care And Community Care

Brace

VCE -

Sebastopol Secondary School

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