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, VIC11-1982
Timeline
In Home Carer
Corhort
06.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Daylesford Technical School