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Maria Cicelia Ashby

Altona,VIC

Summary

Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities. 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. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering Number years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail. Compassionate Job Title possesses gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Expertise in Area of expertise. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Available Number hours per week, weekends and evenings. Experienced Job Title knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support. Highly motivated professional demonstrates ability to develop and implement successful plans of action to address individual needs. Possesses strong problem-solving skills to reduce barriers. Committed to helping individuals and families. Compassionate Job Title with comprehensive knowledge of social service programs and community resources. Skilled at identifying needs and developing effective plans of action to provide intervention and assistance. Possesses strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Educated Job Title dedicated to providing assistance to individuals and families in need. Proficient in assessing individual circumstances, identifying resources and developing plans of action to deliver support. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Community Aged Care Worker

Wintringham
03.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized care and support to elderly individuals.
  • Developed tailored care plans for clients, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs were met.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and overall wellbeing.
  • Provided compassionate companionship to clients, fostering a strong sense of community and belonging.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for each individual client.
  • Monitored client health and reported changes or concerns to appropriate healthcare professionals in a timely manner.
  • Managed medication administration for clients, ensuring accurate dosages and adherence to prescribed schedules.
  • Conducted regular safety checks within clients'' homes, identifying potential hazards and implementing prevention measures.
  • Facilitated social activities for clients, encouraging engagement and participation in community events.
  • Maintained detailed records of client progress, documenting achievements and areas for improvement.
  • Supported families in understanding the unique challenges faced by aging loved ones, offering guidance on available resources and services.
  • Implemented effective time management strategies to balance caseloads while maintaining a high level of care for each client.
  • Organized transportation services for clients when necessary, coordinating medical appointments or facilitating attendance at local events.
  • Completed ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices in aged care services.
  • Established trust-based relationships with clients through empathetic communication and active listening skills.
  • Coordinated meal planning and preparation for clients based on individual dietary requirements and preferences.
  • Implemented fall-prevention strategies within clients'' homes to reduce risk of injury due to slips or trips.
  • Assisted in the development of exercise programs designed specifically for elderly clientele; improving mobility and strength.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship during times of hardship or grief; ensuring clients felt valued and cared for.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
  • Facilitated support groups for patients and families dealing with chronic illnesses.
  • Provided patient and family education on available resources and self-care strategies.
  • Participated in clinical supervision to maintain professional development.
  • Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
  • Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
  • Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
  • Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
  • Developed individual treatment plans and provided counseling to patients.
  • Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
  • Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
  • Preserved and prepared reports and treatment records.
  • Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
  • Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
  • Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.
  • Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
  • Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.

Education

Certificate III -

RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC
10.2023

Skills

  • Nutrition Management
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Behavioral Management
  • Mobility Support
  • Care Plan Development
  • Client Confidentiality
  • Physical Therapy Support
  • Patient Care
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Recreational Activities
  • Emotional Support
  • Assessment Skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Medication administration
  • Adaptive equipment use
  • Transportation assistance
  • Community resources navigation
  • Time management
  • Social engagement
  • Empathy and compassion
  • Record keeping
  • Active listening
  • Conflict resolution
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Effective communication
  • Infection control
  • Healthcare coordination
  • First aid knowledge
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Progress Documentation
  • Documentation
  • Basic Housekeeping
  • Patient Companionship
  • ADL Assistance
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Incident Reporting
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Meal Preparation
  • Care Plan Adherence
  • COVID-19 Safety Policies
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • State Regulations Knowledge
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Records Maintenance
  • Records Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Flexible Schedule and Availability
  • Client Transportation
  • Housekeeping
  • Strong Ethics
  • Clinical Quality Program Standards
  • Daily Living Assistance
  • Hoyer Lifting Equipment
  • Care Plan Assessment
  • Care Plan Management
  • Dementia Care
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Language Fluency
  • Elderly Care
  • Medical Records Management
  • PPE Usage
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Incapacitation Care
  • Nutrition Knowledge
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Group Session Facilitation
  • Community Health Services
  • Crisis Resolution
  • Critical Thinking
  • Policy Advising
  • Community Resource Referral
  • Treatment Plan Modification
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Medical Advocacy
  • Substance Abuse Prevention
  • Rehabilitation Planning
  • Dependency Recovery
  • Family Member Counseling
  • Individual Counseling
  • Worker Supervision
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Case Management
  • Special Needs Care
  • Relationship Building
  • End of Life Care
  • Medical Record-Keeping
  • Client Documentation
  • EMR / EHR
  • Supportive Companionship
  • Medication and Appointment Reminders
  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Compassionate Care
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Medical Office Administration
  • Patient Management
  • Verbal and Written Communication Skills
  • First Aid and Safety

Timeline

Community Aged Care Worker

Wintringham
03.2023 - Current

Certificate III -

RMIT University
Maria Cicelia Ashby