Larnie McKell
HILLCREST,QLD
Summary
Reliable personal care professional over 2 years of experience in Personal Care Assistant roles. Skilled in addressing physical and mental disabilities and monitoring needs for convalescent patients. Trusted to care for patients at varying stages of life. Skilled at caring for patients' healthcare needs, grooming and light housekeeping. Professional and clear communicator when instructing and assisting patients as well as when reporting information to supervisors. Able to learn new skills quickly and adapt to a new environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Myability and IMedic
04.2024 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
Aged Care Worker
Seasons Living
05.2022 - 12.2024
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry services for residents.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies are available for providing quality patient care.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Administered medications according to physician's orders and monitored responses to treatment regimens.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioural condition and injuries.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or other destinations as needed.
Coles Checkout
Coles
09.2017 - 02.2022
- Answered customer questions regarding store policies and services.
- Operated cash registers to process payments for purchases and returns.
- Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
- Handled multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on customer satisfaction.
- Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Demonstrated a friendly attitude towards co-workers and customers alike.
- Explained all return procedures clearly to customers when needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Park Ridge State High School
Park Ridge, QLD11.2020
Skills
- Household Organization
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Patient Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Incident Reporting
- Mobility Assistance
- Compassionate Client Care
- Medication Administration
- Problem-solving
- Personal care
- Relationship building
- Documentation skills
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Myability and IMedic
04.2024 - Current
Aged Care Worker
Seasons Living
05.2022 - 12.2024
Coles Checkout
Coles
09.2017 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
Park Ridge State High School
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