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Matilda Simmons

Matilda Simmons

Sunshine,VIC

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience at Cumberland Manor Residential Age Carer and the Ministry of Health Fiji, excelling in providing compassionate patient care and direct patient support. Skilled in grooming and personal hygiene assistance, I have a proven track record of enhancing patient wellness and emotional well-being, significantly improving patient satisfaction levels.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

Cumberland Manor Residential Age Carer
04.2020 - Current
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.

Nurse

Ministry of Health Fiji
08.2004 - 10.2018

General Nursing for surgical and medical health care services

Administration of medication

Providing Hygiene care, wound care and other medical and surgical treatment or procedures

Education

Diploma - Community Services

Signet Institute Of Australia
Melbourne, VIC

Certificate IV - Aging Support

Australian Center For Further Education
Melbourne, VIC
10.2020

Certificate III - Individual Support

Australian Center For Further Education
Melbourne, VIC
10.2019

Diploma - Nursing

Fiji School of Nursing
Fiji
08.2004

Skills

  • Grooming assistance
  • Emotional support
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Dressing assistance
  • Compassionate patient care
  • Feeding support
  • Direct patient care

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

Cumberland Manor Residential Age Carer
04.2020 - Current

Nurse

Ministry of Health Fiji
08.2004 - 10.2018

Diploma - Community Services

Signet Institute Of Australia

Certificate IV - Aging Support

Australian Center For Further Education

Certificate III - Individual Support

Australian Center For Further Education

Diploma - Nursing

Fiji School of Nursing
Matilda Simmons