Lisa Wiltshire
Manifold Heights,VIC
Summary
I have over 20 years experience working as a personal care assistant .
My early years in this field was community care as a personal care worker providing in home disability and aged care support . Since then I have worked as a care assistant through nursing agencies travelling to many hospitals and aged care facilities.
Currently i am employed as a pca in a small busy aged care facility providing person centred care for many beautiful elderly people .
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT
OCEANMIST AGEDCARE
TORQUAY
11.2018 - 06.2021
- 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.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT
TLC AGEDCARE
WALLINGTON
01.2012 - 01.2015
- 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.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT
SEAVIEWS MANOR HOMESTYLE AGEDCARE
OCEAN GROVE
01.2015 - 01.2018
- 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.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT
CITY OF GREATER GEELONG
GEELONG
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT
ST LAURENCE COME CARE
GEELONG
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Managed household chores efficiently, enabling clients to enjoy a clean living space without added stress or physical strain.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Ensured timely medication administration, managing accurate records of dosages and schedules for multiple clients.
- Assisted clients with meal planning and preparation, taking into consideration dietary restrictions and preferences for optimal nutrition.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Provided respite care for families, allowing them the opportunity to recharge while ensuring their loved one received consistent quality care.
Personal Care Assistant
Ryman Healthcare
Highton, VIC
03.2021 - 04.2023
- 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.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Maintained current knowledge of best practices in personal care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
Personal Care Assistant
Estia Health
Leopold, VIC
01.2023 - Current
- Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Maintained current knowledge of best practices in personal care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, sharing updates with family members and healthcare providers as necessary.
- Ensured timely medication administration, managing accurate records of dosages and schedules for multiple clients.
- Prevented injuries through diligent observation of the environment and prompt intervention when needed during mobility assistance tasks.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormal findings to medical professionals for further evaluation.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Education
CERTIFICATE 111 HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE -
GORDON INSTITUTE TAFE GEELONG
01.2007
Skills
- Grooming assistance
- Emotional Support
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Housekeeping tasks
- Elderly Care
- Time Management
- Dementia Care
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking and Organization
- Mobility Assistance
- Compassionate communication
- Patient Care
- Incident Reporting
- PPE Usage
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Documentation
- Strong Ethics
- Progress Documentation
- Personal Care Worker
- Infection Control
- Behavior Management
- Behavior redirection
Roles And Responsibilities
- FOLLOW AN INDIVIDUAL CARE
- ASSISTANCE IN CHANGING, BATHING AND OTHER PERSONAL HELP WHERE REQUIRED
- MEAL ASSISTANCE
- MONITORING THE HEALTH OF CONSUMERS AND DOCUMENTING THEIR HEALTH ACCORDINGLY
- PRESSURE AND COMFORT CARE
- CONTINANCE CARE
- MEDICATION ASSIST
- HOIST AND SAFE TRANSFERS
- OHS SAFETY PROCEDURES
- WORK AS PART OF A TEAM
Personal Information
- Title: PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT
- Date of Birth: 09/08/68
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Estia Health
01.2023 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Ryman Healthcare
03.2021 - 04.2023
PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT
OCEANMIST AGEDCARE
11.2018 - 06.2021
PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT
SEAVIEWS MANOR HOMESTYLE AGEDCARE
01.2015 - 01.2018
PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT
TLC AGEDCARE
01.2012 - 01.2015
PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT
ST LAURENCE COME CARE
01.2009 - 01.2012
PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT
CITY OF GREATER GEELONG
01.2006 - 01.2009
CERTIFICATE 111 HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE -
GORDON INSTITUTE TAFE GEELONG