Personal Profile: A compassionate and dedicated Health Care Assistant with over 2 years of experience in providing excellent care for patients, possesses strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and a genuine interest in helping others. Comfortable working in fast-paced environment and able to adapt to changing situations. Passionate about providing high-quality care to patients with a range of needs.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal care assistant
The Whiddon Group, Jesssie
07.2021 - 08.2022
Providing personal care and assistance to patients with various medical conditions
Assist patients with daily living activities, including dressing, bathing and grooming
Monitoring patients’ vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature, and report any changes to healthcare professionals
Helping patients with mobility, including transferring, positioning, and walking
Administer medications as prescribed by healthcare professionals
Maintain patient records and report any changes in the patient’s condition to the healthcare team
Communicate with patients and their families to provide emotional support and information on care plans
Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship
Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager
Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded
Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs
Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff
Planned activities to encourage movement, stretching and strength building
Personal care assistant
Highfields Manor Aged care
09.2022 - Current
Providing personal care and assistance to patients with various medical conditions
Assist patients with daily living activities, including dressing, bathing and grooming
Monitoring patients’ vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature, and report any changes to healthcare professionals
Helping patients with mobility, including transferring, positioning, and walking
Administer medications as prescribed by healthcare professionals
Maintain patient records and report any changes in the patient’s condition to the healthcare team
Communicate with patients and their families to provide emotional support and information on care plans
Education
Certificate III in individual care Ageing -
Advance College of Health
Provide First Aid HLTAID - undefined
Skills
Experience in providing personal care and assistance to patients
Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work well as part of a team and under pressure
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
Proficient in using medical equipment and technology