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Marcella Shemeld

Home and Community Care worker
GORAE - VIC,VIC

Summary

Experienced Personal care assistant with over 20 years of experience in the aged care and disability field. I am Enthusiastic and eager to develop my skills through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. I have a clear understanding of responsibilities, I've got the motivation to learn, grow and excel in future career opportunities.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Care Attendant

Bupa
Portland, Vic
01.2011 - Current
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
  • Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee trainings and taking classes in subjects to improve skills.
  • Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Receptionist

Bupa
Portland, Vic
07.2017 - 12.2019
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Directed incoming calls to appropriate departments.
  • Prepared, collected and distributed outgoing and incoming mail and packages.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.

Domestic Assistant/Personal Carer

Glenelg Shire
Portland, VIC
07.2004 - 01.2011
  • Assist with clients personal care needs and everyday living requirements
  • Operated power equipment tools such as backpack vacuums and floor sweepers.
  • Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
  • Assisted with meal preparation
  • Take clients to appointments etc

Personal Care Attendant

Lewis Court Home For The Aged
Portland, Vic
12.2000 - 01.2011
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness..
  • Documented notes to maintain records of services performed and apparent condition of patients.
  • Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Consulted with Nurse in charge to assess cases and enhance care.

Education

Certificate IV in Ageing Support - Dementia Training

Dementia Australia
Hawthorn, Victoria
01.2019

Certificate IV in Aged Care - Aged Care

Southwest Tafe
Timlr Street, Warrnambool
01.2014

Certificate in General Education For Adults - Education

Southwest Tafe
Hurd Street, Portland, Vic
12.2011

Certificate 3 in Community Services (Aged Care) - Aged Care

Southwest Tafe
Hamilton, Vic
12.2000

Cert in Occupation Studies (Business) - Business Office

Southwest Tafe
Hurd, Street, Portland, Vic
04.1994

Skills

  • Direct care
  • Delivery of medication to resident/client
  • Able to work unsupervised
  • Can work collaboratively
  • Ability to evaluate patients
  • Patient history understanding
  • Ability to instruct patients
  • Monitoring patient progress
  • Problem Solving

References

Jennyfer Encarnacion - (Previous Care Manager - Bupa)

0447388019

Jane Rainbird (Previous General Manager- Bupa)

0408565252

Wendy Jenner (Previous work colleague- Bupa)

0431845217

Timeline

Receptionist

Bupa
07.2017 - 12.2019

Personal Care Attendant

Bupa
01.2011 - Current

Domestic Assistant/Personal Carer

Glenelg Shire
07.2004 - 01.2011

Personal Care Attendant

Lewis Court Home For The Aged
12.2000 - 01.2011

Certificate IV in Ageing Support - Dementia Training

Dementia Australia

Certificate IV in Aged Care - Aged Care

Southwest Tafe

Certificate in General Education For Adults - Education

Southwest Tafe

Certificate 3 in Community Services (Aged Care) - Aged Care

Southwest Tafe

Cert in Occupation Studies (Business) - Business Office

Southwest Tafe

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