Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Mahli Nicholson

Ocean Grove,Vic

Summary

Bachelor of Nursing student with experience as a Personal Care Attendant in hospital and in-home settings. I enjoy working in a team, cultivating trust with colleagues and patients to provide excellent patient care. 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 patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Arcare Aged Care
08.2023 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Maintained and cared for my own patient loads, conducting my own handovers and escalating any concerns of care.

Disability Support Worker

Programmed Health Professionals
03.2023 - Current
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
  • Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
  • Supported clients in maintaining a clean-living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
  • Maintained and coordinated care for 3 clients, ensuring access to and advocating for best health outcomes for each individual and their needs.
  • I was selected as employee of the month twice in 2024

Personal Care Assistant

Arcare Aged Care
03.2022 - 07.2023
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Deakin University
Geelong, VIC
10.2024

Skills

Mobility Assistance

Certification

First aid, working with children’s check, police check, NDIS screener check, NDIS worker module, manual handling, hand hygiene check

References

Programmed health care professionals

Dee Ohmar Ahmed- Care coordinator

0488 707 281


Arcare Portarlignton

Samara Davies- residence manager

52586997

Samara.Davies@arcare.com.au

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Arcare Aged Care
08.2023 - Current

Disability Support Worker

Programmed Health Professionals
03.2023 - Current

Personal Care Assistant

Arcare Aged Care
03.2022 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Deakin University
Mahli Nicholson