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Melanie Young

Eaton,WA

Summary

Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with household support and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Individual Support Worker

Activ
07.2023 - Current
  • Supported clients in maintaining personal interests or hobbies, fostering a sense of purpose and engagement.
  • Assisted clients in navigating transportation options for increased autonomy in attending appointments or community events.
  • Enhanced client well-being by providing personalized and compassionate care in daily activities.
  • Supported clients in their own home on overnight shifts
  • Communicated effectively with family members regarding updates on client status, concerns, or achievements.
  • Advocated for client rights within healthcare systems or other relevant agencies.
  • Managed medication administration according to prescribed schedules, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to guidelines.
  • Utilized detailed documentation practices to maintain accurate records of services provided and progress observed.
  • Assisted clients with personal hygiene tasks for improved health and comfort.
  • Conducted assessments of client safety risks within the home environment, implementing modifications as necessary.
  • Improved client mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of individual support work.
  • Promoted healthy lifestyles by preparing nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions or preferences.
  • Facilitated social interactions and community involvement for increased quality of life.
  • Provided emotional support to clients during challenging situations or periods of change.
  • Maintained a safe and clean living environment for clients through housekeeping tasks and organization.
  • Contributed positively to team dynamics by sharing knowledge, collaborating effectively, and demonstrating flexibility in adapting to changing client needs or organizational priorities.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.

Individual Support Worker

Morrisey Homestead
04.2022 - Current
  • Maintained safe and clean environment for client by performing light housekeeping and laundry.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Changed bed linens, made bed and laundered soiled linens to keep patients' bed clean.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Assisted patients with bladder and bowel needs by helping to restroom and Assisting when needed.

Individual Support Worker

MSWA
07.2022 - 06.2023
  • Supported clients in maintaining personal interests or hobbies, fostering a sense of purpose and engagement.
  • Assisted clients in navigating transportation options for increased autonomy in attending appointments or community events.
  • Enhanced client well-being by providing personalized and compassionate care in daily activities.
  • Developed individualized care plans to address specific needs and promote independence.
  • Communicated effectively with family members regarding updates on client status, concerns, or achievements.
  • Advocated for client rights within healthcare systems or other relevant agencies.
  • Managed medication administration according to prescribed schedules, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to guidelines.

Retail Assistant

Kmart
10.2015 - 03.2022
  • Monitored sales floor to identify customers in need of assistance and merchandise requiring replenishment.
  • Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
  • Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers and enhance sales.
  • Welcomed customers, offered to help locate items and suggested merchandise without being intrusive or pushy.
  • Processed merchandise returns and exchanges for customers to refund payments, trade items and offer store credit.
  • Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.
  • Used cash register system to ring up customer purchases, process payments and issue receipts.
  • Recommended merchandise to customers based on needs and preferences.
  • Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
  • Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
  • Escorted customers to products
  • Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.

Education

Certificate IV - Health Administration

IAH
QLD
11.2024

Certificate III - Individual Support

ATC Worksmart
Bunbury, WA
02.2022

Medication Support -

ATC Worksmart
01.2022

Manual Handaling -

ATC Worksmart
12.2021

Skills

  • PPE Usage
  • Caring Companionship
  • Household Cleaning
  • Attentive to People
  • Community Activities
  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Relationship Building
  • Time Management
  • CPR Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • Critical Thinking
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Supportive Personality
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Clear Communication
  • Client Transportation
  • Personal Service
  • Safety awareness
  • Behavioral support
  • Community Integration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Documentation and Record Keeping

Timeline

Individual Support Worker

Activ
07.2023 - Current

Individual Support Worker

MSWA
07.2022 - 06.2023

Individual Support Worker

Morrisey Homestead
04.2022 - Current

Retail Assistant

Kmart
10.2015 - 03.2022

Certificate IV - Health Administration

IAH

Certificate III - Individual Support

ATC Worksmart

Medication Support -

ATC Worksmart

Manual Handaling -

ATC Worksmart

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