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Melika Tarighat

Salisbury East,SA

Summary

A dedicated individual with ambitions to provide high-quality patient care and contribute to the success of the team. Working as a support worker while pursuing a nursing degree has given me a deeper understanding of patients' needs and how to promote independence and well-being.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Support Worker

HCA Home Care
Adelaide, SA
10.2023 - Current
  • Assisted elderly clients in their homes or other residential facilities by providing companionship.
  • Performing housekeeping duties such as laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors, and changing bed linens.
  • Provided assistance to clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
  • Aiming to encourage independence through the development of self-care skills such as personal hygiene.
  • Supported clients emotionally by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.

Student Nurse- Workplacement

UniSA
Sheoak Lodge - Millicent Aged Care, SA
11.2024 - 12.2024
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
  • Assisted in administering medications and treatments to patients.
  • Provided emotional support to the residents.
  • Assisted some of the residents with feeding.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, including physical exams, vitals signs, neurological assessments.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, daily hygiene care and grooming.
  • Observed other nurses providing care to identify areas for improvement in instruction or assessment practices.
  • Provided assistance with manual handling tasks when required.

Skills

  • Personal care
  • Emotional support
  • Teamwork
  • Safety protocols
  • Basic nursing practices
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Infection control standards
  • Documentation and reporting

Education

  • University of South Australia - Bachelor of Nursing (2024-Current)
  • Capital Careers - Certificate of Individual Support Ageing (Completed 2023)
  • Para Hills High School (Graduated 2022)

Certification

  • Drivers License
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Manual Handling Certificate

Timeline

Student Nurse- Workplacement

UniSA
11.2024 - 12.2024

Support Worker

HCA Home Care
10.2023 - Current

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