Kyra O'meley
Port Huon,TAS
Summary
Dedicated Personal Care Assistant with extensive experience at Huon Regional Care, excelling in medication administration and compassionate client support. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through effective communication and emotional engagement, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Committed to maintaining meticulous records and delivering personalized care that fosters independence and dignity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Huon Regional Care
Franklin , TAS
11.2014 - 06.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Administered medication and monitored client health condition regularly.
- Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
- Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Provided companionship to elderly and disabled clients in their homes or other residential facilities.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted in feeding when needed.
- Participated in recreational activities with clients such as reading books, playing cards or board games.
- Utilized adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or canes as needed.
- Administered medication under supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and provided transportation services when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of client care activities on computerized systems for charting purposes.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Ensured a safe and clean environment for clients at all times.
- Maintained accurate records of client care and progress documentation.
Education
Certificate III - Aged Care
TasTafe
Warrane, TAS 02.2015 - 09.2015
Certificate III - Home And Community Care
TasTafe
Warrane, Tas 02.2015 - 11.2015
Skills
- Medication administration
- Client health monitoring
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Record keeping
- Compassionate care provision
- Emotional support
- Effective communication
- Adaptive equipment usage
Timeline
Certificate III - Aged Care
TasTafe
02.2015 - 09.2015
Certificate III - Home And Community Care
TasTafe
02.2015 - 11.2015
Personal Care Assistant
Huon Regional Care
11.2014 - 06.2024