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On-SiteLocation: GREENACRES, SAAdelaide, SARegional areas
Open to relocation: Yes
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Monika Sharma
GREENACRES,SA
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Summary
Dynamic and compassionate professional with extensive experience at Warrina Homes, excelling in personalized care and community engagement. Proven ability to implement effective care plans and foster strong client relationships. Skilled in household management and emotional support, ensuring residents' dignity and well-being while enhancing overall satisfaction. CPR certified and committed to quality care.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lifestyle Assistant
Warrina Homes
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily activities, enhancing overall quality of life.
- Coordinated social and recreational events, fostering community engagement among residents.
- Supported staff in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all individuals.
- Provided administrative assistance, including scheduling appointments and managing resident records.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to improve service delivery and resident satisfaction.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals and families.
- Built strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and loyalty through excellent communication skills and consistent followups.
- Maintained strict confidentiality standards when handling sensitive client information, ensuring privacy and trustworthiness.
- Developed customized wellness plans to improve clients'' overall health and wellbeing.
Personal Care Assistant
Warrina Homes
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored and documented health changes in resident conditions for care team review.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance resident well-being.
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization within living spaces to promote safety standards.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Field Placement Student
Gaval Community Services
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Managed case documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational standards.
- Collaborated with community resources to enhance client access to services and support systems.
- Mentored new interns on best practices for client engagement and assessment procedures.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to improve service delivery and client satisfaction rates.
- Led workshops for staff training, focusing on evidence-based practices in community care provision.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, promoting a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Increased student engagement through the implementation of hands-on activities and group projects.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and improve teaching skills.
- Enhanced student comprehension by employing a variety of teaching methods and materials.
- Fostered a growth mindset in students by emphasizing perseverance and resilience in the face of challenges.
- Promoted critical thinking skills by incorporating problem-solving activities into daily lessons.
- Conducted regular assessments to track student progress, adjusting instruction as needed to ensure success.
- Supported struggling students with personalized tutoring sessions after school hours.
- Developed targeted lesson plans for diverse learners, addressing individual needs and learning styles.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data using various assessment tools.
Field Placement Student
Midway Community Care
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for clients based on assessments and team input.
- Facilitated communication between multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive service delivery.
- Conducted client assessments to identify needs and develop appropriate support strategies.
- Coordinated outreach programs, enhancing community engagement and awareness of available mental health resources.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to improve service delivery and client satisfaction through continuous evaluation processes.
- Collaborated with field staff to streamline case documentation, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in reporting systems.
- Facilitated training sessions for new interns, mentoring them in best practices for client interaction and care management.
- Advocated for clients' rights and needs within various organizational frameworks, promoting holistic support approaches.
- Monitored program performance metrics, contributing insights for strategic improvements in service offerings and operational effectiveness.
- Built positive relationships with students and parents, fostering open communication channels.
- Conducted client assessments to identify needs, facilitating appropriate service referrals and resource allocation.
- Assisted in developing care plans for clients, ensuring tailored support and effective communication with multidisciplinary teams.
Personal Care Assistant
Altaira Services
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Implemented effective communication strategies to relay resident needs to families and staff.
- Trained new staff on best practices for resident care and safety protocols.
- Advocated for resident rights, promoting a respectful and inclusive environment.
- 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.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
Hospitality Worker( Kitchen Hand , Cleaner)
Warrina Homes( Gloucester)
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring resident satisfaction and comfort.
- Managed daily operations, coordinating staff schedules and optimizing workflow efficiency.
- Implemented training programs for new employees, enhancing team performance and service quality.
- Assisted in developing hospitality protocols, improving guest interactions and experiences.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels of supplies and resources.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety compliance.
- Facilitated effective communication between departments, streamlining operations and enhancing collaboration.
- Led initiatives to gather resident feedback, driving continuous improvement in service delivery.
- Performed general cleaning by sweeping and mopping floors, washing dishes and emptying trash.
- Prepared food and beverages and verified adherence of quality and safe food-handling standards.
Registered Nurse
CZon Multi Specialty Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge procedures.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety standards.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients' conditions for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and improving team performance.
- Streamlined patient intake processes, reducing wait times and improving service efficiency.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to enhance overall patient satisfaction scores.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse
Prabhdyal Multispecialty Hospital
07.2018 - 12.2019
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Education
Advance Certificate in Grentology Nursing - Advance Certificate in Grentology Nursing
Institute of Health And Management
Melbourne, VIC08.2026
Bachelors of Human Services -
Equals International
Adelaide01.2025
Certificate III - Aged And Disability
Milton College
Adelaide09.2022
High School Diploma -
SBS College of Nursing
India 07.2018
Skills
Household management
Meal planning
Calendar management
Personal shopping
Elderly care support
Fitness and wellness
Community resources
Client records management
Grooming assistance
Emotional support
Personal hygiene assistance
Housekeeping tasks
Compassionate caregiving
Behavior management
Dressing assistance
Compassionate patient care
Behavior redirection
CPR certified
Compassionate care
Care plan implementation
Housekeeping
Direct patient care
Transportation assistance
Client rapport
Certification
- DHS Working With Children Check
- National Police Check
- NDIS Worker Check
- Child Safe Environments
- Advanced CPR & First Aid
- Manual Handling
- Assist With Medication
- Certificate III in Ageing and Disability
- SA Full Driver’s Licence (own vehicle)
- Academic documentation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Professional Working
Timeline
Lifestyle Assistant
Warrina Homes
11.2024 - Current
Field Placement Student
Gaval Community Services
05.2024 - 07.2024
Field Placement Student
Midway Community Care
04.2023 - 07.2023
Personal Care Assistant
Warrina Homes
10.2022 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Altaira Services
10.2021 - 03.2022
Hospitality Worker( Kitchen Hand , Cleaner)
Warrina Homes( Gloucester)
03.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
CZon Multi Specialty Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
Prabhdyal Multispecialty Hospital
07.2018 - 12.2019
Advance Certificate in Grentology Nursing - Advance Certificate in Grentology Nursing
Institute of Health And Management
Bachelors of Human Services -
Equals International
Certificate III - Aged And Disability
Milton College
High School Diploma -
SBS College of Nursing