Lourdes Fernando
Oxley Grove
BRISBANE,QLD
1
year of post-secondary education
8
years of professional experience
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.
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
3 Years 2 Months- 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
1 Year 2 Months- 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
1 Year 10 Months- 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
1 Year 8 Months- 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.
CHC33015 Certificate III - Individual Support (Ageing, Home And Community).
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
Sage Education
CHC33021 Certificate III from Individual Support Disability.
03.2026 - 07.2026Read More
Personal Care Assistant
Oxley Grove
09.2023 - CurrentRead More
Personal Care Assistant
Opal Riverside Community Care
03.2022 - 05.2023Read More
Genu Training
CHC33015 Certificate III from Individual Support (Ageing, Home And Community).
12.2021 - 04.2022Read More
Scale Operator
Midfield Meat International
04.2020 - 02.2022Read More
Housekeeper
Spotless Hospitality PTY LTD
07.2018 - 03.2020Read More