LUCILLE ALLEN
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Dedicated Personal Care Assistant with a proven track record at Star Disability Support, enhancing client comfort and independence through expert personal hygiene assistance and emotional support. Achieved significant improvements in client well-being by fostering strong relationships and ensuring meticulous medication management. CPR certified, I excel in both critical care and creating a nurturing environment for clients. Proactive Personal Care Assistant with skill for building client rapport through tact and compassionate communication. Committed to addressing client needs and building foundation of habits to increase comfort and independence.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Star Disability Support
04.2022 - 01.2024
- Maintained current knowledge of best practices in personal care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, sharing updates with family members and healthcare providers as necessary.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormal findings to medical professionals for further evaluation.
- Promoted independence with structured routines and clear communication to support clients in their daily lives.
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Ensured timely medication administration, managing accurate records of dosages and schedules for multiple clients.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Supported clients'' mental health by actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate companionship during challenging times.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Skills
- Grooming assistance
- Emotional Support
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Housekeeping tasks
- Dressing assistance
- CPR Certified
- Housekeeping
- Meal Preparation
- Meal Planning
- Household tasks
- Client Transportation
- Medical Records Management
- Shopping and errands
- First-aid and CPR
- Personal hygiene
- First aid and safety
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Star Disability Support
04.2022 - 01.2024
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