Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
References
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Natasha Bennett

Belair,South Australia

Summary

Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents and clients. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Mc Arthur
10.2024 - Current
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
  • Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
  • Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.

Disability Support Worker

Help At Home
07.2023 - Current

Personal carer

  • Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.

Aged Carer Worker

Kalyra
09.2018 - 11.2024
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.

Home Support Worker

Mediserve Nursing Agency, Domiciliary Care (RDNS) Royal Adelaide Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of care provided, changes in condition, and communication with healthcare providers for continuity of care purposes.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Domiciliary Day Centre - Woodville

Home Support Worker

Calvary Community Care
01.2012 - 01.2018
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  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Improved independence and quality of life for clients through assistance with daily living tasks.

Home Support Worker

Resthaven Community Services
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Managed household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and grocery shopping to maintain a clean and organized living environment for clients.

Aged Care Worker

Padman Health Care
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Personal Care
  • Manual Handing
  • Hospitality

Community Care Worker

Anglicare SA
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Shopping / Transport
  • Personal care
  • Domestic Care

Aged Care Worker

Anglicare SA
  • Personal care / Medication
  • Hospitality
  • Manual handling

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care 12 Months Traineeship - High School

Morgan And Hay
Adelaide
12.2005

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Infection control
  • Team work
  • Palliative care
  • Behavioural Management
  • Meal Preparation
  • ADL Assistance
  • Problem-Solving
  • Verbal and Written Communication Skills
  • Patient Care
  • First Aid and Safety

Additional Information

Current Manual Handling training, Fully vaccinated against Covid-19, National Police Clearance, Current Driver's license and current Comprehensive Insurance, NDIS Worker Orientation Module and screening, First Aid and CPR, Medication credential

References

  • Kanu Priya, Enrolled Nurse, 0406438103, Kanu_priya002@yahoo.com
  • Jodie Houston, Co Worker, 0408629843, jlhouston1972@gmail.com

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Mc Arthur
10.2024 - Current

Disability Support Worker

Help At Home
07.2023 - Current

Aged Carer Worker

Kalyra
09.2018 - 11.2024

Home Support Worker

Mediserve Nursing Agency, Domiciliary Care (RDNS) Royal Adelaide Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2018

Home Support Worker

Calvary Community Care
01.2012 - 01.2018

Home Support Worker

Resthaven Community Services
01.2012 - 01.2015

Aged Care Worker

Padman Health Care
01.2010 - 01.2012

Community Care Worker

Anglicare SA
01.2010 - 01.2012

Certificate III in Aged Care 12 Months Traineeship - High School

Morgan And Hay

Aged Care Worker

Anglicare SA
Natasha Bennett