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Lynda Hartley

Lynda Hartley

40 Kennedy Parade, Golden Beach,Caloundra,QLD

Summary


Diligent, compassionate caregiver with substantial experience in delivering compassionate and attentive care. Adept at managing daily living activities, administering medications, and providing emotional support. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs, and reliable in all situations. Skilled in fostering safe and nurturing environment, maintaining patient dignity, and enhancing overall well-being.

Yellow and blue cards acquired.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

Bluecare Aged Care
09.2024 - Current
  • 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.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly in community homes.

Caregiver

Private Client
01.2024 - Current


  • Performed housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient's personal space.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.

Personal In-Home Caregiver

Family Member With Progressive Disease
11.2017 - 07.2022

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Maintained my fathers healthcare with proper medication administration and coordinating medical appointments
  • Acquired strong problem-solving skills in addressing various challenges in the home environment
  • Manged mobility issues, utilizing assistive equipment when necessary for safe movement.
  • Assisting with personal hygiene, toileting, showering, grooming and dressing routines.
  • Provided nutritional needs by preparing healthy meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences
  • Maintained high quality of cleanliness and order in the home
  • Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
  • Managed wound care of minor, chronic and surgical wounds e.g. replacing bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.


Teacher Aide

Education Queensland
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Assisted in managing classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Assisted in maintaining accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Assisted in delivering effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Assisted in implementing IEP for physical, occupational and speech therapies.

Education

Certificate IV - Early Childhood Special Education

Bremer Institute of TAFE
Brisbane, QLD
12-2003

Certificate - Auslan Sign Language

Queensland Deaf Society
Brisbane, QLD
12-1998

Skills

  • Patience and empathy
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Strong work ethic
  • Community activities
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Rehabilitation exercise
  • Emotional support
  • Clear communication
  • Social skills development
  • Personal growth support
  • Organized and efficient
  • Daily living assistance

Timeline

Volunteer

Bluecare Aged Care
09.2024 - Current

Caregiver

Private Client
01.2024 - Current

Personal In-Home Caregiver

Family Member With Progressive Disease
11.2017 - 07.2022

Teacher Aide

Education Queensland
01.2002 - 01.2004

Certificate IV - Early Childhood Special Education

Bremer Institute of TAFE

Certificate - Auslan Sign Language

Queensland Deaf Society
Lynda Hartley