Lourdes Fernando
BRISBANE,QLD
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Oxley Grove
Brisbane , QLD
09.2023 - Current
- Supported clients in daily living activities and personal hygiene routines to enhance comfort and independence.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand their individual needs and preferences.
- Administered prescribed medications according to care plans and physician instructions.
- Aided individuals in maintaining hygiene and personal appearance, contributing to their overall well-being and self-esteem.
- Implemented safe lifting and transferring techniques to ensure residents' safety and comfort during transport.
Personal Care Assistant
Opal Riverside Community Care
Warrnambool , VIC
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Supported residents with daily personal care routines and dignity.
- Prepared residents for meals and assisted during mealtimes.
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
- Documented care activities in records and handover notes.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
Scale Operator
Midfield Meat International
Warrnambool , VIC
04.2020 - 02.2022
- Verified delivery paperwork and load identification before entry.
- Operated scale software for accurate ticket processing.
- Inspected trailers and containers for visible damage or contamination.
- Reported any issues encountered during shift directly to supervisor.
- Recorded data from scales, gauges, meters, and other instruments in logbooks or computer databases.
Housekeeper
Spotless Hospitality PTY LTD
St Kilda , VIC
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Changed linens and remade beds with fresh hotel supplies.
- Sanitized bathrooms, surfaces, and high-touch areas throughout rooms.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
- Restocked amenities, towels, and toiletries in guest accommodations.
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
- Vacuumed carpets and swept floors in guest and common areas.
- Used cleaning chemicals following proper guidelines.
Education
CHC33021 Certificate III - Individual Support Disability.
Sage Education
Ellen Grove, QLD 03.2026 - 07.2026
CHC33015 Certificate III - Individual Support (Ageing, Home And Community).
Genu Training
Warrnambool , VIC 12.2021 - 04.2022
Skills
- Activities of daily living
- Personal hygiene
- Dressing assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Grooming support
- Meal assistance
- Safe transfer techniques
- Safe lifting techniques
- Fall prevention
- Nutrition monitoring
- Meal assistance
- Infection control
- Patient assessments
- Resident care
- Supportive patient care
- First aid and CPR
- CPR certified
- Light housekeeping
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Stress reduction
- Adaptable under pressure
- Behavior management
- CPR certified
Timeline
CHC33021 Certificate III - Individual Support Disability.
Sage Education
03.2026 - 07.2026
Personal Care Assistant
Oxley Grove
09.2023 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Opal Riverside Community Care
03.2022 - 05.2023
CHC33015 Certificate III - Individual Support (Ageing, Home And Community).
Genu Training
12.2021 - 04.2022
Scale Operator
Midfield Meat International
04.2020 - 02.2022
Housekeeper
Spotless Hospitality PTY LTD
07.2018 - 03.2020