Leah Hornby
Peakhurst,NSW
Summary
- Experienced Nursing knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance, and housekeeping. Works with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support.
- Nursing Assistant with good knowledge of medical terminology and infection control standards
- Efficient and reliable Certified Nursing Assistant with excellent experience in Aged Care Setting. Skilled in assisting with technical nursing treatments, supporting diagnostic procedures, and accurately charting patient records.
- Strong passion for helping those in need of help; hope to add to current experience and knowledge.
- Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within a care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes, and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness, and household activities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Care Worker
KinCare
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organisation of assigned station and service areas.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Manager
Inflatable World
06.2017 - 02.2024
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
- Hired and trained new employees, demonstrating best methods for serving clients and guests.
- Greeted and assisted guests by gathering information pertaining to reservations or requests.
Care Service Employee
Uniting Care
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- 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.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing (Accelerated Program: EN) - Nursing
University of Technology Sydney
Sydney, NSW2025
Diploma of Nursing - Enrolled Nursing
St George TAFE NSW
Kogarah07.2023
High School Certificate -
St George Christian School
Hurstville, NSW09.2020
Skills
- Attentive to People; Nursing Assistance
- Compassionate Communication, Companionship & Emotional Support
- PPE Usage
- ADLs Assistance; Showering, Dressing, Personal Hygiene
- Personal Service
- Ability to Lift & Mobility Assistance
- Bedside Care & Bedsore Prevention
- First Aid Certification
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Household Chores; General Housekeeping, Running Errands
- Personal Care Assistance
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- ADLs Assistance
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
Certification
First Aid Certificate & CPR Trained
Timeline
Home Care Worker
KinCare
03.2023 - Current
Care Service Employee
Uniting Care
10.2021 - 02.2023
Manager
Inflatable World
06.2017 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Nursing (Accelerated Program: EN) - Nursing
University of Technology Sydney
Diploma of Nursing - Enrolled Nursing
St George TAFE NSW
High School Certificate -
St George Christian School
First Aid Certificate & CPR Trained
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