Maninder Kaur
Perth,WA
Summary
A Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving quality of life services to patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. I can uphold good order on sites whilst working within a company' s procedural guidelines and ensuring a high quality of services such as promote independence and respect individual dignity. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers. I am flexible to live and work in remote areas if required.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Support Worker
Regis Nedlands
Perth, WA
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Managed medications and oversaw compliance with personal treatment plans.
- Counseled residents and provided emergency response to handle crisis situations.
- Provided emotional support to residents during difficult times.
- Educated clients about healthy lifestyle habits such as nutrition and exercise.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss current issues related to clients' welfare.
- Facilitated group activities and monitored individual progress towards goals.
- Monitored resident safety and security at residence and on outings in community.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Dispensed medications and documented passes to update individual records.
- Administered first aid when necessary and provided follow-up care instructions.
- Organized leisure activities such as games, sports events, art classes .
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Assisted with medication administration and management as needed.
- Worked with residents to develop meal preparation and cleaning skills.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Provided guidance and support to residents in crisis situations.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Assessed new residents upon admission to determine their needs and develop a personalized care plan accordingly.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Support Worker
SNS Agency
Perth, WA
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Helped clients develop independent living skills, such as budgeting, cooking and cleaning.
- Monitored client wellbeing and reported any changes or concerns to relevant staff members.
- Assisted homeless clients with procuring mental health support and other various community resources.
- Composed or prepared correspondence, case notes and narratives with computer-based applications.
- Acted as role model for clients by exhibiting positive behaviors.
- Assisted clients with personal care, such as showering and dressing.
- Assisted and advocated for clients obtaining financial resources and government entitlements.
- Collaborated with state agencies and benefits coordinators to develop individualized plans for each case.
- Used knowledge of successful crisis intervention techniques and supportive problem-solving to achieve treatment goals.
- Coordinated care with interdisciplinary teams and community contacts to promote continuity of care.
- Helped clients develop coping mechanisms, technical abilities and job skills.
- Monitored financial bookkeeping for accuracy and compliance to resolve discrepancies.
- Maintained and developed community relationships to support various client referrals.
- Facilitated weekly group meetings, listened, offered compassion and supported members.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Provided advocacy services for service users during meetings with external agencies or professionals.
- Encouraged service users to participate in social activities that promoted their physical health and mental wellbeing.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and assisted them with their daily needs.
- Practiced cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational enhancement and structural family therapy in individual and group settings.
- Managed challenging behaviour from clients in a calm manner by utilising de-escalation techniques.
- Actively encouraged service users to make decisions about their own lives where appropriate.
- Encouraged and motivated clients to develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Reported any incidents or accidents in accordance with company policy and procedure.
- Provided emotional and practical support to vulnerable adults.
- Used active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
- Administered medication according to company guidelines whilst monitoring its effectiveness.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress using computer systems or paper files in line with data protection regulations.
- Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.
- Supported clients' social, physical and emotional needs to help integrate into local community.
Disability Support Worker
Saint judes
Perth, WA
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Maintained organized filing system for client records, providing complete documentation of all interactions.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
- Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
- Improved resident and staff engagement through group activities.
- Guided clients in development of skills and strategies for dealing with individual problems.
- Facilitated communication between caregivers and clients regarding current issues or concerns related to client's health status or well-being.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Transported clients to and from medical and mental health appointments with assigned vehicle.
- Assisted individuals in performing wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary client care and daily function assistance.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Facilitated communication between nonverbal individuals using sign language or other methods.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- Instructed clients on proper use of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Administered medication to patients according to strict schedules.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family And Community Services
ACKNOWLEDGE EDUCATION
PERTH12-2023
Certificate Iii in Individual Ageing -
Stanley College
Perth03-2019
Skills
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) foe clients
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Time Management
- Ethical decision making
- Understanding of diverse culture
- Verbal and written communication competency
Certification
WA driving license
police clerance
first aid
manual handling
Working with children check
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Residential Support Worker
Regis Nedlands
04.2021 - 05.2023
Support Worker
SNS Agency
03.2019 - 03.2021
Disability Support Worker
Saint judes
10.2018 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Family And Community Services
ACKNOWLEDGE EDUCATION
Certificate Iii in Individual Ageing -
Stanley College
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