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Marlene Wharewera

Redcliffe,QLD

Summary

Dedicated Aged & Disability Support professional with extensive experience at Centacare, excelling in medication administration and mobility support. Proven ability to foster trusting relationships and enhance client well-being through compassionate care and effective communication. Skilled in health monitoring and adaptive equipment usage, ensuring safety and comfort for diverse client needs.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Aged & Disability Support

Centacare
Moreton Bay, Queensland
12.2022 - Current
  • Provided mobility support encompassing wheelchair assistance and transfers for clients with special needs.
  • Administered prescribed medication, ensuring meticulous record-keeping of schedules.
  • Facilitated daily living activities for clients, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Cultivated client rapport through active listening and supportive communication techniques.
  • Delivered tailored support to clients with diverse needs, including those with physical disabilities, mental health conditions, and learning difficulties.
  • Conducted household tasks, including cleaning and laundry, to maintain a clean and safe living environment.
  • Liaised effectively between other professionals involved in a client's care, such as doctors, nurses, social workers and family members.
  • Drove and accompanied clients to appointments, shopping and special events for safety and companionship.
  • Reported any incidents or accidents in accordance with company policy and procedure.

Personal Care Assistant

Regis Aged Care
Kippa-Ring, Queensland
09.2022 - 10.2022
  • Facilitated daily living activities and personal care for residents to enhance quality of life.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization in resident living areas and common spaces.
  • Developed trusting relationships with residents, fostering emotional well-being.
  • Monitored health status of residents, promptly reporting changes to nursing staff.
  • Collaborated with team members to uphold high standards in resident care delivery.
  • Provided compassionate support through attentive listening and meaningful conversations.
  • Addressed bathing, dressing, and personal care needs of each resident.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques for resident mobility.
  • Utilized adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or canes as needed.

Education

Cert III Aging And Disability Specialty -

Sage Education
Brisbane, QLD
10-2022

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Mobility support
  • Personal care services
  • Health monitoring
  • Adaptive equipment usage
  • Care plan assessment
  • Records management
  • Behavioral management

Certification

  • Police check
  • NDIS Worker Screen #75318410/1 P 11/07/27
  • Working with Children Card #2199331/1 P 11/07/27
  • NDIS orientation module
  • Covid-19 infection control
  • Proof of vaccination certificate
  • First Aid & CPR
  • QLD driver's license class C

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Aged & Disability Support

Centacare
12.2022 - Current

Personal Care Assistant

Regis Aged Care
09.2022 - 10.2022

Cert III Aging And Disability Specialty -

Sage Education

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