Kyra Newcombe

I am currently working a rotating roster with multiple clients, all requiring different use of skills and support. I provide varied communication methods and acts of encouragement based on my clients needs, to ensure positive growth going forward.

• Keep accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
• Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
• Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
• Advocated fiercely on behalf of clients when necessary, to ensure their rights were respected in various settings, such as education or healthcare environments.

I worked a rotating roster including, nights, weekends and holidays, supporting a young client with high intensity needs. Fully dependent, living with unpredictable and frequent seizure activity. Frequent medication administration.

• Developed strong interpersonal relationships with client and family, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
• Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents.
• Promoted a safe and inclusive environment for my client by enforcing policies and procedures consistently.

I worked Nights as an Agency AIN, frequently working at different locations with different clients. I was able to adapt to frequent changes in required supports, with the ability to adjust to new clients physical and emotional needs.

• Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
• Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
• Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
• Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.

This was my first AIN/ Support worker role, I was offered a position upon completing an EN Placement at the facility.

I worked In the high care unit as well as the memory loss unit. Mostly overnights. These consisted of frequent Pressure area cares, Pad changes, cleaning, and stock taking/ stocking. As well as assisting clients with bell calls, and comfort.

• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
• Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.