Dedicated Direct Care Worker providing six years experience.
Passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, personal care and working in a team environment. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Service Employee
Royal Freemason's Benevolent Institution
12.2021 - 03.2024
Working as a Team leader under supervision of Registered nursing staff.
Maintained records of client care plans and progress notes.
Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
Assisted in training new employees, sharing expertise and best practices for quality care provision.
Administered medications as prescribed, closely monitoring patients for any adverse reactions or side effects.
Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Assisted in developing individualised care plans for clients.
Reported any changes in health or behaviour to nursing staff members promptly.
Responded quickly to emergency situations involving clients.
Encouraged independence by assisting with mobility issues and providing instruction on safety precautions.
Attended weekly staff meetings to discuss new policies and procedures.
Participated in team building activities designed to improve communication skills amongst colleagues.
Assisted nurses with patient assessments, wound dressings and other medical procedures when needed.
Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment.
Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Promoted a positive atmosphere for patients, families, and staff by maintaining effective communication and collaboration skills.
Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
Examined and treated patient lacerations and physical symptoms.
Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
Care Service Employee
Southern Cross Care
08.2017 - 08.2021
Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting.
Organised and monitored medication schedules for elderly clients.
Maintained records of client care plans and progress notes.
Working as a Team leader under supervision of registered nursing staff.
Education
Certificate III in Individual Support
TAFE
Goulburn, NSW
06-2017
HLTAID009 - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Allens Training
Goulburn, NSW
03-2024
HLTAID010 - Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
Allens Training
Goulburn, NSW
03-2024
HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
Allens Training
Goulburn, NSW
03-2024
Mandatory 2024 Infection Prevention And Control
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Goulburn, NSW
04-2024
Hazardous Manual Tasks
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Goulburn, NSW
04-2024
Mandatory 2024 RACF Falls Management
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Goulburn, NSW
03-2024
Mandatory 2024 RACF Falls Management
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Goulburn, NSW
03-2024
Dignity And Respect in Aged Care
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Goulburn, NSW
03-2024
Mandatory 2024 Cultural Diversity And Safety
Aged Care Learning Solutions
03-2024
Mandatory 2024 Bullying And Harassment
Aged Care Learning Solutions
01-2024
Mandatory 2024 Privacy And Confidentiality
Aged Care Learning Solutions
01-2024
Mandatory 2023 Dignity And Respect
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Goulburn, NSW
11-2023
Mandatory 2023 Manual Handling
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Goulburn, NSW
11-2023
Mandatory 2023 Bullying And Harassment
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Goulburn, NSW
11-2023
Mandatory 2023 Food Services To Vulnerable Persons
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Goulburn, NSW
11-2023
Mandatory 2023 SIRS Residential And Home Care
Aged Care Learning Solutions
11-2023
Mandatory 2023 Elder Abuse
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Goulburn, NSW
11-2023
Mandatory 2023 Minimising Restrictive Practices
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Goulburn, NSW
11-2023
Mandatory 2023 - About Me - Aged Care Standards
Aged Care Learning Solutions 1-8
Goulburn, NSW
10-2023
Mandatory 2023 Cultural Diversity
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Goulburn, NSW
10-2023
Mandatory 2023 Privacy And Confidentiality
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Goulburn, NSW
10-2023
Mandatory 2023 Medication Management
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Goulburn, NSW
06-2023
Living Environment
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Goulburn, NSW
10-2022
Continuous Improvement
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Goulburn, NSW
10-2022
Malnutrition And Dehydration
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Goulburn, NSW
10-2022
Dementia
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Goulburn, NSW
10-2022
End of Life Care
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Goulburn, NSW
10-2022
Privacy And Confidentiality 2022
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Goulburn, NSW
10-2022
Dignity And Respect 2022
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Goulburn, NSW
10-2022
Documentation Collaboration And Communication
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Goulburn, NSW
10-2022
Workplace Aggression
Aged Care Learning Solutions
10-2022
Bullying And Harassment 2022
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Goulburn, NSW
10-2022
COVID-19 Aged Care
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Goulburn, NSW
03-2022
Antimicrobial Stewardship 2022
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Goulburn, NSW
03-2022
Quality Pain Management
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Goulburn, NSW
02-2022
Responsible Service of Alcohol
TAFE
Goulburn, NSW
02-2015
Certificate 2 in Hairdressing
TAFE
Goulburn
01-2013
Year 10 Certificate
TAFE
Goulburn, NSW
Skills
Compassionate Care
Dementia Care
Personal care assistance
Privacy and confidentiality
Teamwork and Collaboration
Communication
Problem-Solving
Attention to Detail
Team motivation
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Flexible and Adaptable
Active Listening
Medication Administration
Vital signs monitoring
End of life care
Timeline
Care Service Employee
Royal Freemason's Benevolent Institution
12.2021 - 03.2024
Care Service Employee
Southern Cross Care
08.2017 - 08.2021
Certificate III in Individual Support
TAFE
HLTAID009 - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Allens Training
HLTAID010 - Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
Allens Training
HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
Allens Training
Mandatory 2024 Infection Prevention And Control
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Hazardous Manual Tasks
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Mandatory 2024 RACF Falls Management
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Mandatory 2024 RACF Falls Management
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Dignity And Respect in Aged Care
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Mandatory 2024 Cultural Diversity And Safety
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Mandatory 2024 Bullying And Harassment
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Mandatory 2024 Privacy And Confidentiality
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Mandatory 2023 Dignity And Respect
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Mandatory 2023 Manual Handling
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Mandatory 2023 Bullying And Harassment
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Mandatory 2023 Food Services To Vulnerable Persons
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Mandatory 2023 SIRS Residential And Home Care
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Mandatory 2023 Elder Abuse
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Mandatory 2023 Minimising Restrictive Practices
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Mandatory 2023 - About Me - Aged Care Standards
Aged Care Learning Solutions 1-8
Mandatory 2023 Cultural Diversity
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Mandatory 2023 Privacy And Confidentiality
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Mandatory 2023 Medication Management
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Living Environment
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Continuous Improvement
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Malnutrition And Dehydration
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Dementia
Aged Care Learning Solutions
End of Life Care
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Privacy And Confidentiality 2022
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Dignity And Respect 2022
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Documentation Collaboration And Communication
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Workplace Aggression
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Bullying And Harassment 2022
Aged Care Learning Solutions
COVID-19 Aged Care
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Antimicrobial Stewardship 2022
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Quality Pain Management
Aged Care Learning Solutions
Responsible Service of Alcohol
TAFE
Certificate 2 in Hairdressing
TAFE
Year 10 Certificate
TAFE
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