Margaret Timaloa
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Worker known for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient mobility assistance, personal hygiene support, and nutritional guidance. Excel at communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring high-quality care tailored to individual client needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Worker
Forest Lake Lodge
Brisbane, QLD
09.2022 - Current
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
Restaurant Waiter
Punjab Curry Club
Brisbane, QLD
11.2020 - 10.2022
- Answered phone calls providing information about restaurant services, hours of operation, menu items .
- Processed cash payments accurately using a POS system; ensured accuracy of change given to customers.
- Supported other wait staff members when needed during peak times; assisted with taking orders from large groups.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies and checking equipment for proper functioning at the start of shifts.
- Provided excellent customer service by anticipating guest needs, responding promptly and acknowledging all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
- Delivered food to tables in a timely manner while ensuring correct temperatures were maintained.
Education
Minimizing Restrictive Practices
Forest Lake Lodge
Brisbane, QLD01-2024
Falls - Aged Care Quality Standard 3
Forest Lake Lodge
Brisbane, QLD01-2024
Aged Care Code of Conduct
Forest Lake Lodge
Brisbane, QLD01-2024
Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
FIRSTAIDPRO First Aid Courses
Brisbane, QLD09-2022
Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
FIRSTAIDPRO First Aid Courses
Brisbane, QLD09-2022
High School Diploma -
Glenala State High School
Brisbane, QLD11-2020
Certificate II in Hospitality
Glenala State High School
Brisbane, QLD11-2020
Cert II in Skills For Work And Vocational Pathways
Glenala State High School
Brisbane, QLD10-2020
Certificate II in IDMT (ICT20115)
Glenala State High School
Brisbane, QLD10-2020
Silver Gem Award For Academic Excellence
Glenala State High School
Brisbane, QLD01-2020
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Mater Education
Brisbane, QLD10-2020
Certificate II in Health Support Services
Mater Education
Brisbane, QLD09-2020
Skills
- Emotional Support
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Dementia Care
- First-aid and CPR
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Toileting assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient-focused care
- Infection control procedures
- Stoma bag hygiene cares and Stoma change
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Preparing meals
- Quick problem solver
- Documentation expert
- Understands mobility assistance needs
Affiliations
- Family oriented
- Huge bookworm
- Love quality time
- Love listening to all genres of music
Accomplishments
- Received a SIlver Gem Award for Academic Excellence in High School
Certification
- I currently hold a Learners Diver License valid until 14/07/26
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Personal Care Worker
Forest Lake Lodge
09.2022 - Current
Restaurant Waiter
Punjab Curry Club
11.2020 - 10.2022
Minimizing Restrictive Practices
Forest Lake Lodge
Falls - Aged Care Quality Standard 3
Forest Lake Lodge
Aged Care Code of Conduct
Forest Lake Lodge
Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
FIRSTAIDPRO First Aid Courses
Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
FIRSTAIDPRO First Aid Courses
High School Diploma -
Glenala State High School
Certificate II in Hospitality
Glenala State High School
Cert II in Skills For Work And Vocational Pathways
Glenala State High School
Certificate II in IDMT (ICT20115)
Glenala State High School
Silver Gem Award For Academic Excellence
Glenala State High School
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Mater Education
Certificate II in Health Support Services
Mater Education
- I currently hold a Learners Diver License valid until 14/07/26
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