Megan Panelli
Hastings,VIC
Summary
I'm a dynamic Carer Team Leader at The Bays Aged Care, skilled in personal care, dementia care, palliative care and team leadership. With a proven ability to enhance resident wellbeing through compassionate support and effective communication. Adept at managing care plans and fostering collaboration amongst my team and healthcare professionals, ensuring high-quality documentation and adherence to facility policies and procedures. I currently primarily work in Dementia & Palliative Care. Recognised for my ability to provide patient comfort and safety, my previous and current work has resulted in improved client comfort, wellbeing and emotional health. I tell my team every day that whilst we are here, we're stepping into 'their' world. It's our job, to support our residents - to live their lives according to their emotional, physical, religious and spiritual needs. And to guide and support them, when time permits, to leave this world on their terms.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Carer Team Leader
The Bays Aged Care
Hastings, Vic
04.2022 - Current
- Daily collaboration with residents' medical team of doctors, nurses, therapists and social workers regarding patient care.
- Monitored resident wellbeing and reported changes to nursing staff
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, and grooming routines
- Assisted residents with mobility, transfers, and repositioning tasks.
- Followed care plans and infection control procedures in aged care.
- Provided personal care support to aged care residents at The Bays
- Engaged with clients, families, and healthcare professionals to build trust and ensure cohesive care.
- Effective communication with families regarding resident care needs.
- Documented care plans prioritizing resident emotional, physical, spiritual, and medical needs.
- Continuous training of my team in regards to caregiving, facility protocols and care expectations.
- Facilitated lifestyle activities to promote resident engagement and enhance quality of life.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety of resident rooms throughout each shift. and common areas throughout shifts.
- Communicated respectfully with residents, families, and care team members.
- Provided companionship to reduce loneliness and isolation of elderly individuals.
- Assessed safety hazards in the environment and made necessary modifications.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality guidelines while handling sensitive information related to clients' health conditions or personal matters.
Palliative Care Carer
Private Families
Hastings, Victoria
09.2013 - 08.2018
- Above all, I helped my clients leave this world on their terms.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills while interacting with clients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Communicated regularly with family members about client's health status and needs.
- Managed medications according to instructions provided by the physician or pharmacist.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client's condition, progress notes.
- Adapted quickly to challenging situations involving complex medical cases or difficult behaviors of patients.
- Assisted with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Performed household tasks such as laundry, cleaning, shopping, meal preparation.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
Education
Certificate 4 In Ageing Support - Certificate 4 in Ageing Support
Niet Training
07.2021 - 02.2022
Mt Eliza Secondary College
Mt Eliza, VICSkills
- Personal care
- Aged care assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Infection control
- Medication administration
- Care plan oversight
- Palliative care assistance
- Dementia support
- Alzheimer's care
- Care plan coordination
- Family engagement
- Team leadership
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Reliability and punctuality
- Adaptable and flexible
- Emotional resilience
- Observational skills
- Compassionate care
- CPR and first aid
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Multitasking and organization
- Time management
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Verbal and written communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Carer Team Leader
The Bays Aged Care
04.2022 - Current
Certificate 4 In Ageing Support - Certificate 4 in Ageing Support
Niet Training
07.2021 - 02.2022
Palliative Care Carer
Private Families
09.2013 - 08.2018
Mt Eliza Secondary College