Overview
Work History
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Maxine Bayliss

In Home Care
Geelong,VIC

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

In Home Carer

Corhort
Thomson, Victoria 3219
06.2021 - Current
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Assisted with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility.
  • Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Performed household tasks such as laundry, cleaning, shopping, meal preparation.
  • Adapted quickly to challenging situations involving complex medical cases or difficult behaviors of patients.
  • Organized recreational activities to promote physical and mental wellbeing of the clients.
  • Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
  • Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
  • Resolved conflicts between different stakeholders involved in providing care services.
  • Provided emotional support to elderly clients and their families.
  • Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Transported clients to medical appointments and other errands.
  • Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
  • Attended workshops or seminars related to care giving practices or new technologies used in homecare settings.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Managed medications according to instructions provided by the physician or pharmacist.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Developed individualized care plans for each client in collaboration with family members and healthcare professionals.
  • Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
  • Adhered to strict confidentiality guidelines while handling sensitive information related to clients' health conditions or personal matters.
  • Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
  • Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
  • Encouraged clients to participate in social activities within their community.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
  • Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure and pulse rate.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills while interacting with clients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
  • Communicated regularly with family members about client's health status and needs.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Provided companionship to reduce loneliness and isolation of elderly individuals.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client's condition, progress notes.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Assessed safety hazards in the environment and made necessary modifications.
  • Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Accompanied clients on outdoor activities when necessary.
  • Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Education

High School Diploma -

Daylesford Technical School
Daylesford, VIC
11-1982

Timeline

In Home Carer

Corhort
06.2021 - Current

High School Diploma -

Daylesford Technical School
Maxine BaylissIn Home Care