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Meghal Patel

Sefton Park,SA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Reliable employee seeking Disability Support Worker position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.


Caring and empathetic Support Worker with 01 1/2 years of experience providing therapeutic support for Children and Adults with disabilities. Competent planner, developer and implementer of complex individual program plans. Certified medication administrator, verifying patient medicine and nutrition plan adherence according to strict detail.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Care Worker

Pop Up Health
01.2022 - 10.2023
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical and job skills.
  • Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
  • Transported clients to medical appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
  • Analyzed overall patient performance and recommended adjustments to care plan goals, supporting individual progression.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Maintained record of daily individual activities, behaviours and pertinent incidents for patient analysis and assessment.
  • Monitored employee and customer interactions to assess quality of service.
  • Assessed personnel performance and implemented incentives and team-building events to boost morale.
  • Established and implemented training programs to maximize team performance.
  • Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.

Education

Disability & Aged Care Studies

APT Training Solutions
Adelaide, SA
11-2021

Skills

  • COVID-19 Safe Practice
  • Complex Bowel Care
  • High Risk of Seizures
  • Urinary Catheters
  • Clinical Induction
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Excellent Communication
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Supportive Personality
  • Care Planning
  • Personal Service
  • Diabetes BSL and Insulin
  • Manual Handling

Certification

  • PCW - Personal Care Worker
  • Falls Prevention
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Mealtime Matters
  • Bullying and Harassment
  • Infection Control
  • Choking /Aspiration Support
  • Medication Management
  • People Safety and WHS
  • Pressure Care and Wound Management

Additional Information

Jane Pappin (Managing Director)

Pop Up Health

1300 858 047

0488 488 605





Timeline

Personal Care Worker

Pop Up Health
01.2022 - 10.2023

Disability & Aged Care Studies

APT Training Solutions
Meghal Patel