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Louisa Nicolson

Cairns

Summary

Hi have been a stay home mum for 24 years, putting all of my time into raising my children, 3 whom hAs a Disability since birth. I now find myself wanting to get into the work force I'm a bubbly person and friendly out going women. very keen to keep learning and work. I've been an owner operator of my children wear shops for approximately 5 years. as a result of the down turn in retail I've had to close. I have also done the show circuit in 2017 and 2018 in nth old and south Australia.

With my partner Dave.

I have completed a Cert 111 in aged care as a personal care worker with Aust Care Townsville with 120 hours placement at Bolton Clark Glendale aged care facility. I have a cert in provide first aid cert 111 in individual support. cert in deliver care services using a palliative care approach blue card assist clients with medication. I am currently working as a Disability Support Worker dedicated to comprehensive, compassionate and individualised patient care. Manages appointments and medication, assists with bathing and grooming and maintains tidy environments. Caring Disability Support Worker skilled at working with individuals living with all types od Disabilitys and Health issues. Proficient in daily living support, meal preparation and mobility assistance. Offering excellent interpersonal and communication skills developed over the years.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Nursing

YNA Your Nursing Agency
02.2025 - Current
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Enhanced elderly residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
  • Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Assisted with personal care tasks, preserving residents' dignity and promoting independence.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Assisting with helping feed the patients

Disability Support Worker

Compassionate Community Care
09.2024 - Current
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
  • Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
  • Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
  • Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
  • Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.

Residential Youth Care Worker

Abilities NQ
02.2024 - 10.2024
  • Maintained a safe residential space through regular inspections, risk assessments, and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Taught clients to relate socially through use of daily routines and activities.
  • Provided crisis intervention support when needed, ensuring resident safety and stability during challenging situations.
  • Fostered a supportive living environment by addressing residents'' emotional and behavioral needs.
  • Oversaw medication administration according to prescribed schedules, ensuring proper dosages were given accurately while maintaining detailed records of such transactions.

Residential Youth Care Worker

Presley's Youth Program
02.2024 - 07.2024
  • Enhanced communication among staff and residents through regular meetings and feedback sessions.
  • Utilized behavior management strategies consistently, creating an orderly environment conducive to personal growth for all residents.
  • Supported the educational goals of youth under my care by providing tutoring services as needed in various subjects areas.
  • Provided crisis intervention support when needed, ensuring resident safety and stability during challenging situations.
  • Maintained a safe residential space through regular inspections, risk assessments, and adherence to safety protocols.

Personal Support Worker

Right At Home
04.2020 - 11.2021
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Helped family members plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
  • Provided patients with assistance in completing such tasks as Medication and fluid intake, effectively reducing daily burden on family members.

Education

High School Diploma -

Swansea High School
Swansea NSW
12.1994

Skills

  • Recordkeeping Proficiency
  • Appointment Management
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Meal Serving
  • Delegate Activities
  • Tolerate Stress
  • Household chores
  • Visiting patient homes
  • Quality of life guidelines
  • Goal Setting
  • Assessing needs
  • Team Player
  • Advertising
  • Family therapy
  • Event planning
  • Strategic thinker
  • Mobility assistance
  • Palliative care
  • Patient care
  • Daily living support
  • Mental health support
  • Healthcare documentation
  • Elderly care
  • Disability care
  • First aid and safety
  • ADL assistance
  • Behavioral management
  • PPE usage
  • Documentation
  • Behavior redirection
  • COVID-19 safety policies
  • Patient management
  • Medication administration
  • Daily living assistance

Certification

CHC33015 Certificate 111 in Individual Support

( Ageing , Home and Community Care)

CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a Palliative Approach

HLTAID003 Provide First Aid

HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Certificate of Achievement; Hand Hygiene Australia

Certificate of Completion; Precise Thick-N Instant User Training

Timeline

Assistant Nursing

YNA Your Nursing Agency
02.2025 - Current

Disability Support Worker

Compassionate Community Care
09.2024 - Current

Residential Youth Care Worker

Abilities NQ
02.2024 - 10.2024

Residential Youth Care Worker

Presley's Youth Program
02.2024 - 07.2024

Personal Support Worker

Right At Home
04.2020 - 11.2021

High School Diploma -

Swansea High School
Louisa Nicolson