Linda Baker
Noble Park,VIC
Summary
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within 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
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
I Am The Carer To My Nana And My Son
Noble Park North And Highett
04.2016 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Volunteer
Salvos Stores
Noble Park North
11.2014 - 11.2015
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Babysitter
Mulgrave, VIC
05.2001 - 08.2010
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
Education
Cert IV - Alcohol And Other Drugs
Chisholm Institute
Berwick, VIC2021
Qualification - Provide First Aid
Chisholm TAFE
Berwick, VIC2021
Skills
- First Aid and Safety
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Protein Handling
- Client Documentation
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Household Chores
- Time Management
- Brief Intervention strategies and skills
- Competent in completing AOD assessment forms with client centered approach
Timeline
Caregiver
I Am The Carer To My Nana And My Son
04.2016 - Current
Volunteer
Salvos Stores
11.2014 - 11.2015
Babysitter
05.2001 - 08.2010
Cert IV - Alcohol And Other Drugs
Chisholm Institute
Qualification - Provide First Aid
Chisholm TAFE