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Lois Jones

Swan Hill

Summary

Dedicated Personal Care Assistant with experience at Hope Aged Care, skilled in compassionate caregiving and grooming assistance. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through emotional support and personalized care plans. Committed to creating a safe, engaging environment that fosters comfort and dignity for clients. CPR certified and adept at building strong relationships.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

Hope Aged Care
10.2021 - 07.2024
  • 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.

Personal Care Assistant

Swan Hill Rural City Council
05.2023 - 05.2024
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
  • Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.

Volunteer

Paragon Cafe
05.2018 - 12.2020
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
  • Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.

Education

Certificate III - Individual Support

SuniTAFE
Swan Hill, VIC
12-2021

First Aid - First Aid (HLTAID003)

SuniTAFE
Swan Hill
12-2021

Certificate - Safe Food Handling

MADEC
Swan Hill, VIC
05-2019

Certificate III - Business Administration

Murray Ace
Swan Hill, VIC
12-2012

Certificate II - Business Administration

Murray Ace
Swan Hill, VIC
12-2012

Skills

  • Grooming assistance
  • Emotional support
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Behavior management
  • Dressing assistance
  • CPR certified
  • Compassionate care
  • Meal preparation
  • Care plan implementation

Certification

  • PCA - Personal Care Aide
  • PCW - Personal Care Worker

Referees

Banica Barnes

All About Beads - Owner

Browns Plains, QLD

07 3800 5850


Noreen Morris

Registered Nurse - DIV II

Manangatang Hospital, VIC

03 5035 1236


Ray and Jenny Presley

Character References

0429 351 020


Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

Swan Hill Rural City Council
05.2023 - 05.2024

Personal Care Assistant

Hope Aged Care
10.2021 - 07.2024

Volunteer

Paragon Cafe
05.2018 - 12.2020

Certificate III - Individual Support

SuniTAFE

First Aid - First Aid (HLTAID003)

SuniTAFE

Certificate - Safe Food Handling

MADEC

Certificate III - Business Administration

Murray Ace

Certificate II - Business Administration

Murray Ace

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