Mitchell-John Szczepek
Tempe, Sydney,NSW
Summary
Compassionate Nursing professional demonstrating exemplary skills in direct patient care and healthcare team support. Communicative and collaborative demeanor cultivated over 6+ years of superior healthcare industry performance. Experience handling multiple, complex cases with accuracy and dignity. Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives. Knowledgeable about Social and Leisure activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Aged Care Educator
IRT
Kirrawee/Sans Souci, NSW
02.2024 - Current
- Provided quality education and assessment onsite to meet Aged Care core education needs and Aged Care Quality standards.
- Facilitated IRT Induction programs and new employee orientation.
- Implemented educational activities relating to education referrals as directed.
- Worked collaboratively with local team/s to provide flexible ongoing education and development primarily to specific locations but also to other sites in response to operational needs.
- Created a safe, comfortable learning environment for students by establishing positive relationships with them.
- Created lesson plans and activities to engage students in the learning process.
- Conducted assessments to identify and fill staff knowledge gaps.
- Training new staff members on company policies and procedures.
Operating Assistant
Chris O Brien Lifehouse
Newtown, NSW
02.2023 - Current
- Transported patients to and from holding area to prepare for operating procedures.
- Followed standard precautions using personal protective equipment to maintain safe and secure settings.
- Cleaned & Sanitised Operating Theatres Between Surgeries
- Removed Patients off Operating Table and onto beds
- Repositioned Patients in Theatres according to the surgeons requirements and procedures
- Restocked supplies in recovery bays and nurses station, confirming sufficient inventory levels
- Provided patient transport using various equipment and adhered to safety protocols.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
Assistant in Nursing/Lifestyle Assistant
Allity Aged Care, Beechwood&Rosemore
Belmore & Revesby, NSW
05.2021 - 02.2023
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to optimize comfort.
- Examined patients to detect open wounds, bruises and other issues requiring medical care.
- Charted daily information such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages and daily inputs and outputs.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Built rapport with patients' family members and support system.
- Organized games and other activities to engage clients and offer mental stimulation.
- Assisted in creation of Careplans for the Leisure and Lifestyle department, for numerous Allity homes in Sydney and rural areas on Secondment.
- Recreational Officer, running, creating and implementing activities, looking after both physical and emotional needs of residents at Beechwood facility.
- Engaged with participants to encourage involvement in different recreational activities. Implemented new ideas and activities into programs, organised and hosted events and outings.
Assistant in Nursing
Cranbrook Care, Lansdowne Gardens
Neutral Bay, Sydney, NSW
01.2017 - 05.2021
- Provided clients with emotional support and companionship.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Changed bed linens, made bed and laundered soiled linens to keep patients' bed clean.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse and respirations to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Engaged with participants to encourage involvement in different recreational activities.
- Transferred an Alzheimer's resident internationally from Neutral bay facility, to Munich Germany.
- Assisted Lifestyle team regularly, running activities, bus trips, outings.
Education
Certificate III - Health Services Assistant
Ultimo Tafe
Sydney, NSW02-2024
Certificate III Aged Care - Healthcare
Australian Nursing And Training Services
Sutherland06.2016
Certificate III Home And Community Care - Healthcare
Australian Nursing And Training Services
Sutherland06.2016
Disability Certificate III - Healthcare
Australian Nursing And Training Services
Sutherland06.2016
High School Diploma -
St. Patrick's College
Sutherland, Sydney10.2015
Provide CPR/Basic Emergency Life Support/First Aid
Certification
Working With Children Check
WWC2590769E
NDIS Worker Check
67845623
Skills
- Caregiver Relations
- Disability
- Memory Loss
- Care Monitoring/Reporting Concerns
- Taking Vital Signs
- Observation Documentation
- Bedsore Prevention/Repositioning
- Manual Handling
- Emotional and Social Support
- Meal Assistance/Preparation
- Linen Replacements
- Mobility Assistance
- Emergency Response
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Calm Under Stress
- Willingness to Learn
- CPR & First Aid Certification
- Careplan Documentation
- Emotional Intelligence
- Implementation and Organisation of Creative Leisure Activities
References
- Cranbrook Care- Lansdowne Gardens-Previous Clinical Care Manager - Jane - 0423312180 / Registered Nurse- Ianalou - 0420 752 466
- Allity Aged Care- Beechwood Facility Leisure & LifeStyle Team Member -Barbara - 0438 729 321
- Chris O Brien Lifehouse - Registered Nurse - Beth Wallace - 0400 131 374
Timeline
Aged Care Educator
IRT
02.2024 - Current
Operating Assistant
Chris O Brien Lifehouse
02.2023 - Current
Assistant in Nursing/Lifestyle Assistant
Allity Aged Care, Beechwood&Rosemore
05.2021 - 02.2023
Assistant in Nursing
Cranbrook Care, Lansdowne Gardens
01.2017 - 05.2021
Certificate III - Health Services Assistant
Ultimo Tafe
Certificate III Aged Care - Healthcare
Australian Nursing And Training Services
Certificate III Home And Community Care - Healthcare
Australian Nursing And Training Services
Disability Certificate III - Healthcare
Australian Nursing And Training Services
High School Diploma -
St. Patrick's College
Provide CPR/Basic Emergency Life Support/First Aid
Certification
Working With Children Check
WWC2590769E
NDIS Worker Check
67845623
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