Mahalia Law
Nambucca Heads,NSW
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for residents. Experience in high dementia residential settings providing guidance and encouragement to residents through physical and emotional support, ensuring the residents maintain their dignity and quality of life.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Aged Care Worker
Uniting Aged Care
Nambucca Heads, NSW
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living tasks, promoting independence and dignity.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming and meal preparation.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Carried out manual handling and hoisting tasks daily.
Care Worker | 3 Week Work Placement
TriCare Pimpama Aged Care Residence
Pimpama, QLD
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed and cared for high behaviour and high risk residents.
- Carried out ADL's.
- Manual Handling and Hoisting.
- Prepared resident food trays and refreshments on a regular basis.
- Fed residents daily.
Assistant Vet Nurse | 2 Month Work Placement
Nambucca Heads Veterinary Clinic
Nambucca Heads, NSW
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Contributed to efficient clinic operations by maintaining clean and organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and kennels.
- Assisted in surgical operations, ensuring a sterile environment and proper preparation of instruments for optimal outcomes.
- Assisted with inventory management by ordering necessary supplies and medications, ensuring essential resources were readily available for patient care.
- Performed euthanasia procedures when required, providing compassionate support to both patients and their owners during difficult times.
- Assisted in the supervision and monitoring of sick/injured animals.
Preschool Hand | 2 Week Work Placement
TeddyBears Kindergarten
Nambucca Heads, NSW
06.2014 - 06.2014
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace.
- Assisted in the supervision of children.
Education
Certificate III - Individual Support (Aging)
KCA Education College
Surfers Paradise, QLD10.2023
Individual Support (Disability Skillset) - Individual Support
KCA Education
Surfers Paradise, QLD10.2023
Year 10 High School Certificate -
Nambucca Heads High School
Nambucca Heads, NSW10.2015
Duke of Edinburgh Certificate -
Nambucca Heads High School
2014
Skills
Personal Hygiene Assistance
Dementia Care
Feeding Assistance
Transfer Techniques
Time Management
First aid and safety
Behavioural Management
Hoisting and Manual Handling
Community Integration
Emotional Intelligence
Clinical documentation
Problem Solving
Communication
References
TriCare Pimpama - 07 5549 5800
Brittany Williams (Personal) - 0467 323 784
Sonya Larder (Educator) - 0411 294 663
Cheryl Marriott (Uniting Pacifica) - 02 6598 5200 - cmarriott@untiting.org
Amanda Williams (Uniting Pacifica) - 02 6598 5218 - amwilliams@uniting.org
Timeline
Aged Care Worker
Uniting Aged Care
01.2024 - Current
Care Worker | 3 Week Work Placement
TriCare Pimpama Aged Care Residence
09.2023 - 10.2023
Assistant Vet Nurse | 2 Month Work Placement
Nambucca Heads Veterinary Clinic
01.2019 - 03.2019
Preschool Hand | 2 Week Work Placement
TeddyBears Kindergarten
06.2014 - 06.2014
Certificate III - Individual Support (Aging)
KCA Education College
Individual Support (Disability Skillset) - Individual Support
KCA Education
Year 10 High School Certificate -
Nambucca Heads High School
Duke of Edinburgh Certificate -
Nambucca Heads High School