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Linda Matthews

Port Pirie,SA

Summary

Dedicated Personal Care Assistant with expertise in client monitoring, personal hygiene, and meal preparation. Committed to enhancing client well-being through effective communication and emotional support. Attentive and reliable Personal Care Assistant skilled in providing personal hygiene assistance and monitoring client health. Known for effective communication and a compassionate approach, ready to enhance quality of life for residents and clients. Devoted personal care professional skilled in fostering client health and convenience through assisting with daily activities and health needs. Dedicated to applying emerging techniques to derive best possible outcomes. Hardworking employee with residents and clients, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every residents and clients a positive and memorable experience. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

Helping Hand
Port Pirie, SA
10.2024 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene routines.
  • Supported clients in meal preparation and nutrition management.
  • Documented care activities accurately in client records for review.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
  • Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
  • Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted in feeding when needed.
  • Encouraged independence by helping clients develop self-care skills such as meal preparation or personal hygiene tasks.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Maintained accurate records of client care activities on computerized systems for charting purposes.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.

Personal Care Assistant

St Joseph's House
Port Pirie, SA
02.2022 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene routines.
  • Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
  • Documented care activities accurately in client records for review.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
  • Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
  • Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
  • Reported any observed changes in mental status or physical condition to supervisor immediately.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.

Personal Support Worker

Star of the Sea
Port Pirie, SA
12.2022 - 10.2024
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
  • Monitored client health and reported changes to nursing staff.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of client living spaces.
  • Assisted clients with mobility and transportation to appointments.
  • Communicated effectively with clients, families, and healthcare teams.
  • Documented client progress and care activities accurately in records.
  • Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Provided personal hygiene assistance including oral care, shampooing hair, changing bed linens.
  • Developed positive relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and respect for their needs.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Ensured that all necessary supplies are available for providing quality patient care.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry services for residents.
  • Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Maintained a safe environment for clients by ensuring all equipment is properly stored when not in use.
  • Monitored changes in client behavior and reported any concerns to nursing staff.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary needs of individuals served.

Education

Individual Support in Aged Care Level 3 - Aged Care

Genu Training
Ballarat, VIC
10-2019

Skills

  • Client monitoring
  • Personal hygiene
  • Meal preparation
  • Effective communication
  • Mobility assistance
  • Emotional support
  • Toileting assistance
  • Activities of daily living support
  • Client transportation
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Feeding support
  • Light housekeeping
  • PPE usage
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Safety awareness
  • Resident empowerment
  • Active listening

Affiliations

Excellent communication, planning, and organizing work well within a team and independently, self-management, Problem Solving & Learning Ability Initiative & Enterprise Technology Skills

References

Janet McCulloch         Registered Nurse 

jkmcculloch@hotmail.com

Maria Boswood           Co-Worker

0404375649

Morgan Tilbrook

0447675475                Admin Manager                                                                                                  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

Helping Hand
10.2024 - Current

Personal Support Worker

Star of the Sea
12.2022 - 10.2024

Personal Care Assistant

St Joseph's House
02.2022 - Current

Individual Support in Aged Care Level 3 - Aged Care

Genu Training

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