Nieves Gorham
Rockhampton,QLD
Summary
Accomplished Disability Support Worker and Assistant in Nursing at Multicap Limited and Mercy Aged Care and Services, respectively, with expertise in individual support plans and emotional support. Demonstrated success in enhancing client well-being through meticulous progress documentation and compassionate care. Excelled in team leadership, improving patient satisfaction and care standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Multicap Limited
10.2021 - Current
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviours to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
Assistant in Nursing
Mercy Aged Care and Services
03.2012 - 04.2023
- Answered call lights and supported resident comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help residents achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding residents with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked resident vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Completed activities of daily living for residents unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central Queensland University
Rockhampton, QLD11.2024
Skills
- Individual Support Plans
- Independent Living Support
- Progress Documentation
- Daily Living Requirements
- Personal Care
- Incident Reports
- Documentation And Reporting
- Feeding Assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Meal Planning
- Household chores
- Team Leadership
- Nursing Home Care Assistance
- Elderly Care
- Mobility support
- Daily living assistance
- Emotional Support
- Palliative Care
- Client Transportation
- Appointment management
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Multicap Limited
10.2021 - Current
Assistant in Nursing
Mercy Aged Care and Services
03.2012 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central Queensland University
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