Lawrence Vega
Seacliff Park,SA
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Worker possesses gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Expertise in Aged Care. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. .
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Southern Cross Care
2022.07 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Personal Care Worker
YOUR NURSING AGENCY
2022.04 - 2023.02
- Providing residents with assistance as they accomplish daily tasks, including bathing, eating, dressing, grooming and using the restroom
- Maintaining all care records in accordance with company policy and audit care records weekly to ensure accuracy
- Ensuring all patients take medications as directed by health care providers
- Building rapport with residents by establishing personal connections and showing interest in their lives
- Responding to any safety or medical issues
Personal Care Attendant
REGIS AGED CARE
2021.07 - 2021.12
- Assisted residents in and out of bed and wheelchairs, using safe lifting and transferring techniques
- Responded to resident dining needs and assisted with feeding
- Assisted residents in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity
- Fostered resident comfort by answering requests and reporting observations to nursing supervisor
- Engaged clients through conversation and companionship, promoting independence and social requirements
- Administered bedside and personal care, such as ambulation and personal hygiene assistance
- Cleaned and organized client's living quarters to make living conditions more hospitable
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs
Disability Support Worker
BETTER IN-HOME CARE
2019.06 - 2021.01
- Helping clients with daily tasks, providing companionship, encouraging social outings and more
- Performing home based tasks such as food preparation and housework
- Assist with mobility and use of ceiling hoist systems when required
- Assist with personal hygiene and toileting/continence management
- Collaborated with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical and physical condition and to assess client needs
Registered Nurse
J.R BORJA GENERAL HOSPITAL
2015.05 - 2018.01
- Maintained proper personal sanitation and regularly sterilized equipment
- Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures and physician orders
- Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients and families
- Conducted patient assessment, prioritizing data collection based on patient condition or needs
- Documented patient assessment findings and responses to nursing intervention to progress toward problem resolution
- Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess and evaluate patient care plans
- Developed individualized plan of care to perform appropriate treatments as ordered by physician
- Prepared patients for examinations, procedures and treatments and assisted healthcare professionals during operations
- Taught patients and significant others to manage illness or injury by explaining post-treatment home care needs
- Attended educational workshops and reviewed professional publications to maintain competency in nursing specialty
- Prescribed and administered medications to patients based on symptoms and conditions
- Developed and recorded treatment plans as directed by physician
- Performed therapeutic nursing interventions to promote patient well-being
- Presented health information and treatment options to patients and families as needed
Education
Advanced Diploma - Leadership And Management
RICHMOND SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Sydney, NSW09.2023
Diploma - Leadership and Management
RICHMOND SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Sydney, NSW02.2022
Certification - Individual Support
THE ILLAWARRA BUSINESS COLLEGE
SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
STI COLLEGE
Cagayan De Oro City, Philippines04.2012
Skills
- Time Management
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Computer Skills
- Ability to Multitask
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Good Communication
- Problem Solving Skills
- Client Records Management
- ADLs Assistance
- Bedside Care
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Compassionate Caregiving
Certification
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing
- Certificate in Individual Support (Ageing)
- Diploma in Leadership and Management
- Advanced Diploma in Leadership and Management
Languages
English
Filipino
References
References available upon request
Playing Musical Instruments
I learned by myself since I was at a young age.
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Southern Cross Care
2022.07 - Current
Personal Care Worker
YOUR NURSING AGENCY
2022.04 - 2023.02
Personal Care Attendant
REGIS AGED CARE
2021.07 - 2021.12
Disability Support Worker
BETTER IN-HOME CARE
2019.06 - 2021.01
Registered Nurse
J.R BORJA GENERAL HOSPITAL
2015.05 - 2018.01
Advanced Diploma - Leadership And Management
RICHMOND SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Diploma - Leadership and Management
RICHMOND SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Certification - Individual Support
THE ILLAWARRA BUSINESS COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
STI COLLEGE
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing
- Certificate in Individual Support (Ageing)
- Diploma in Leadership and Management
- Advanced Diploma in Leadership and Management
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