Marites Damance
Gold Coast,QLD
Summary
Compassionate Personal Support Worker skilled in providing personalized care and support. Adept at enhancing client well-being through effective communication and engaging activities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Tri Care Bayview Place Aged Care Residence
Gold Coast, QLD
10.2022 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to residents in daily living activities.
- Assisted with medication management according to care plans.
- Supported residents' mobility and safety during activities and events.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in resident living areas.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding resident needs.
- Documented resident observations and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Engaged residents in social and recreational activities for well-being.
- Followed health and safety protocols to ensure a safe environment.
- Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance including oral care, shampooing hair, changing bed linens.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Developed positive relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and respect for their needs.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry services for residents.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies are available for providing quality patient care.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities such as reading, playing games, and socializing with others.
- Maintained a safe environment for clients by ensuring all equipment is properly stored when not in use.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Monitored changes in client behavior and reported any concerns to nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support for terminally ill patients and their families.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of individuals served.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving clients' safety or well-being.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Organized paperwork related to patient treatments and maintained accurate records.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
Caregiver
Mustafa
Beirut, Lebanon, Beirut, Lebanon
10.2010 - 03.2011
- Assisted clients with daily living activities to promote independence and comfort.
- Monitored health conditions and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being and morale.
- Administered medications following prescribed schedules and guidelines accurately.
- Collaborated with family members to develop personalized care plans for clients' needs.
In-Home Nanny
Katherine wong
Hongkong, Hongkong
11.2000 - 11.2010
- Provided attentive care and supervision for children in home environment.
- Developed engaging activities to promote learning and creativity in children.
- Assisted with meal preparation and ensured nutritional needs were met daily.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by following household guidelines.
- Communicated effectively with parents about daily activities and children's progress.
- Managed schedules to balance education, playtime, and rest periods effectively.
In-Home Nanny
Reto Brosi
Singapore, Singapore
08.2007 - 09.2008
- Provided attentive care and supervision for children in home environment.
- Developed engaging activities to promote learning and creativity in children.
- Assisted with meal preparation and ensured nutritional needs were met daily.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to support social development of children.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by following household guidelines.
- Communicated effectively with parents about daily activities and children's progress.
Education
Applying A Problem Solving Approach To Behaviours
Dementia Australia
Gold Coast, QLD03-2025
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Traxion Training
Gold Coast, QLD12-2024
Individual Support in Disability
Training Tailored Maid
Gold Coast, QLD10-2022
Certificate III in Individual Support {Ageing}
Training Tailored Maid
Gold Coast, QLD10-2022
Individual Support III in Home & Community Service
Training Tailored Maid
Gold Coast, QLD10-2022
Bachelor of Elementary Education - General
Quirino State University
Philippines04-2000
Skills
- Personal care
- Emotional support
- Communication skills
- Activity coordination
- Care plan development
- Health and safety
- Cultural sensitivity
- Mobility assistance
- Healthcare documentation
- Meal preparation
- Client dressing
- Nutrition support
- Dementia care
- Disability care
- Daily living support
- Patient care
- Client relationship management
- Personal safety awareness
- Housekeeping tasks
- Disability support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Verbal and written communication
- Household organization
- Toileting assistance
- Recreational activities
- Compassionate care
- Compassionate client care
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Chinese (Cantonese)
Limited
Accomplishments
- Received Certificate of Appreciation and thank you, for being compassionate , respectful, caring and hard work, towards ensuring quality of care is being provided to our residents
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Tri Care Bayview Place Aged Care Residence
10.2022 - Current
Caregiver
Mustafa
10.2010 - 03.2011
In-Home Nanny
Reto Brosi
08.2007 - 09.2008
In-Home Nanny
Katherine wong
11.2000 - 11.2010
Applying A Problem Solving Approach To Behaviours
Dementia Australia
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Traxion Training
Individual Support in Disability
Training Tailored Maid
Certificate III in Individual Support {Ageing}
Training Tailored Maid
Individual Support III in Home & Community Service
Training Tailored Maid
Bachelor of Elementary Education - General
Quirino State University