Megan Johns
Birkenhead,SA
Summary
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Comrec Australia/AHCS
Clearview, SA
09.2011 - 12.2020
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Communicated child needs to teachers, doctors and parents to increase child health and happiness.
- Safely drove up to 12 clients to social activities and appointments.
- Transported 1-2 patients daily via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Consulted with Coordinator to assess cases and enhance care.
- Worked with children and parents to closely monitor and record social, behavioral and academic growth.
- Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Collaborated with parents on home care and support for children with Intellectual disabilities.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
- Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
- Helped family members plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors and all incidents.
- Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce correct medication administration.
- Adhered to all company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Designed individualized plans detailing daily activities and needs for 27 patients.
- Used Merp and CarelinkGo to maintain records of services performed and apparent condition of patients.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
Aged Care Worker
Eldercare Acacia Court
Hendon, SA
04.2009 - 10.2010
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
- Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Consulted with RN to assess cases and enhance care.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Conferred with Registered Nurse to discuss patient condition and medical care, helping to optimize treatments and enhance outcomes.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements, including keeping spaces clean and helping with grooming.
- Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted any significant changes.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Cleaner
Absolute Domestics
Adelaide, SA
04.2010 - 10.2013
- Scrubbed bathrooms, removing soap scum, mold and excess dirt from sinks, toilet seats and shower area.
- Sanitized frequented areas and equipment using approved supplies.
- Maintained safety protocols through proper, cost-effective and safe handling of equipment, chemicals and material usage.
- Used digital timekeeping system to document hours worked each day.
- Vacuumed all carpeted areas and mopped solid surfaces with proper chemical solutions.
- Transported trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal area.
- Promoted building security, locking doors and checking electrical appliances for safety hazards.
- Created checklists for daily stocking of housekeeping carts to improve inventory management and prevent unnecessary trips to stockroom.
- Performed dusting, leather and wood surface polishing and wall washing on 6 weekly basis.
- Restocked supplies, replacing toiletries, liners and soaps.
- Performed and documented routine inspection and maintenance activities to meet client expectations.
- Handled and stored hazardous chemicals safely to prevent injury or illness.
- Employed optimal safety practices resulting in zero hazards, incidents or lost-time accidents.
- Responded to emergency cleaning requests to meet client expectations.
- Mopped and vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance at all times.
- Assessed functionality of cleaning equipment and performed repairs when needed.
- Adhered to safety processes for manual and electric cleaning equipment to minimize risk.
- Sorted and disposed of trash and recycling materials to keep common areas clean and organized.
- Wiped down various surfaces using approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.
- Performed deep cleaning duties such as floor buffing, carpet cleaning, duct cleaning and wall washing on 6 monthly basis.
Aged Care Worker
Extrastaff
Adelaide, SA
01.2008 - 04.2009
- Provided clients with emotional support and companionship.
- Helped clients maintain daily living standards by assisting with personal hygiene needs.
- Administered necessary medications as directed by care plan.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Facilitated best care by developing strong and trusting rapport with patient.
- Engaged with patients and families, providing emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living skills and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Fostered independence in disabled individuals while closely monitoring safety at all times.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Reported concerns to supervisory RN to maintain optimal care for all client needs.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as, making beds, sweeping floors and sanitizing surfaces.
- Took and recorded patient temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure to monitor health statistics.
Education
Year 11
St Marks College
Port Pirie, SA10.1991
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate III in Aged Care Community Services
Tafe SA
Port AdelaideSkills
- Medication Organization
- Grooming Support
- Daily living assistance
- Documentation skills
- Goal Setting
- Assessing needs
- Networking with staff
- Disease management standards
- Troubleshooting
- Multitasking abilities
- Verbal and written communication
- Clerical
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Comrec Australia/AHCS
09.2011 - 12.2020
Cleaner
Absolute Domestics
04.2010 - 10.2013
Aged Care Worker
Eldercare Acacia Court
04.2009 - 10.2010
Aged Care Worker
Extrastaff
01.2008 - 04.2009
Year 11
St Marks College
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate III in Aged Care Community Services
Tafe SA
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