Meileen Vargas
Arcare Aged Care
Oakleigh East,VIC
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Compassionate and adaptable professional with 9 years of experience in personal support. Known for exceptional patient care, effective teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Eager to leverage expertise to enhance resident well-being and quality of life.
Work History
Personal Support Worker
8 Years 5 Months- Provided compassionate personal care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily activities.
- Coordinated recreational activities, promoting social engagement and improving quality of life for residents.
- Trained new staff on best practices for resident care and operational procedures, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Providing respectful, hands-on assistance with the activities of daily living, ensuring dignity is maintained at all times.
- Supported residents in safe movement by implementing mechanical hoists, slide sheets, and standing machines while adhering to individual risk assessments.
- Ensuring residents receive proper nutrition and hydration in accordance with their dietary needs.
- Acting as the "eyes and ears" for the clinical team, providing essential insights and observations.
Personal Care Assistant
1 Year 3 Months- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and personal hygiene.
- Safe transferring techniques, hoist operations and fall prevention.
- Observing and reporting changes in physical condition, behaviour, or cognitive status.
- Accurate progress notes, care plan adherence, and incident reporting.
- Active listening, empathy, cultural sensitivity, and teamwork.
Personal Care Assistant
1 Year 10 Months- Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Implemented individualized care plans to meet diverse resident needs effectively.
- Monitored and documented residents' health conditions, ensuring timely communication with nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support to residents, fostering a compassionate and nurturing environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of personal spaces, adhering to safety protocols and standards.
- Engaged residents in social activities, promoting mental well-being and community participation.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Provided timely oral medication to designated patients to ensure adherence to treatment plans as a medication-trained PCA.
Education
CHC33015 - Certificate 3 in Individual Support - Ageing, Home And Community
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Scheduling and planning
Active learning
Problem-solving
Time management
Respectful and compassionate
Elderly care
Multitasking and organization
Verbal and written communication skills
Compassion and empathy
Direct patient care
Team collaboration
Adaptability and flexibility
End-of-life care
Client documentation
Certification
- Annual Manual Handling Skills Assessment Clinical and Care - August 15, 2025
- Annual Fire Training
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Baptcare The Orchards Aged Care Community
03.2018 - 06.2019Read More
Personal Support Worker
Arcare Aged Care
01.2018 - CurrentRead More
Personal Care Assistant
Bupa Aged Care
09.2016 - 07.2018Read More
VICSEG New Futures
CHC33015 - Certificate 3 in Individual Support from Ageing, Home And Community
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Ateneo De Zamboanga University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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