Lynne White

Community Aged Care Worker & AIN

Home Care Assistance

Caloundra, QLD

10.2018 - Current

Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting.
Organised and monitored medication schedules for elderly clients.
Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments.
Conducted home visits to assess the needs of elderly clients.
Prepared meals according to prescribed diets and nutrition plans.
Reported any changes in health or behaviour to nursing staff members promptly.
Responded quickly to emergency situations involving elderly clients.
Encouraged independence by assisting with mobility issues and providing instruction on safety precautions.
Helped with light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, dusting and cleaning bathrooms.
Collaborated with family members to ensure that all client needs were met.
Educated families about available resources within the community.
Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork, answering phones, scheduling appointments and ordering supplies.
Assessed the physical condition of elderly patients during routine check-ups.
Ensured a safe environment by monitoring equipment use and checking fire safety systems regularly.
Provided recreational activities such as games, reading materials, music and outdoor walks.
Assisted nurses with patient assessments, wound dressings and other medical procedures when needed.
Provided clients with emotional support and companionship.
Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.