Lisa Luca
MELBOURNE,VIC
Summary
Support worker with expertise in client assessment, documentation accuracy, and medication administration. Focused on promoting client independence and well-being through effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
Peninsula Private Care
Hastings, 3915
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored client progress, reporting significant changes to management team.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions and care delivered.
- Ensured safe and clean environment for clients at all times.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Ensured a safe and clean environment for clients at all times.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
- Assisted individuals in performing wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary client care and daily function assistance.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium, and high protein diets.
Nurse
Royal Melbourne Hosptial
melbourne, Vic
01.1991 - 01.1999
- Administered medications following established protocols and patient care standards.
- Documented patient progress and interventions in electronic health records accurately.
- Educated patients and families about treatment options and health management strategies.
- Assisted in emergency response situations, providing critical support as needed.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mornington High School
VictoriaMelbourne Midwifery - Nursing University
Victoria MelbourneSkills
- Documentation accuracy
- Client assessment
- Medication administration
- Client progress monitoring
- Customer relationship management
- Time management
- Organization
- Communication strategies
- Positive behavior reinforcement
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Effective communication
Timeline
Support Worker
Peninsula Private Care
08.2024 - Current
Nurse
Royal Melbourne Hosptial
01.1991 - 01.1999
High School Diploma -
Mornington High School
Melbourne Midwifery - Nursing University