Nikki Faye Callo
Sunnybank Hills,Australia
Summary
Committed Personal Care Assistant with experience in assisting and supervising clients in daily activities, including meal preparation and basic housekeeping. Strong background in client care and a compassionate, patient approach. Ready to take on challenging cases and deliver exceptional health outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Worker(PCW)
RSL Care Bolton Clarke
10.2023 - Current
- Prepared meals for clients according to dietary requirements.
- Administered medications to clients in accordance with physician instructions.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported any changes to the appropriate personnel.
- Assisted clients with various activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming, and toileting.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to assist clients with coping with physical or mental disabilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client care services provided daily.
- Observed safety protocols when providing personal care services to clients.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues using wheelchairs, walkers, canes.
- Acted as an advocate for patients' rights within the healthcare system.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Assistant in Nursing(AIN)
Vacenti Aged Care
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Disability Support Worker
Tea-cup Cottage Pty Ltd
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
- Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
- Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
- Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Assisted individuals in performing wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.
- Advocated for clients to resolve medical or personal crises.
Education
Diploma of Community Services -
Griffin College of Management & Technology Pty. Ltd.
12-2024
CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support -
08.2023
Skills
- Client Relationship Management
- Household organization
- End of life care
- Clinical Documentation
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Client Transportation
- Meal Planning
- Behavioral Management
- Patient safety monitoring
- Ambulation support
- Cooking and meal preparation
- Transfer assistance
- Disability care
- Emotional Support
- First-aid and CPR
- Dementia Care
- Compassionate Caregiving
Roles And Responsibilities
- Assessing the needs of clients and the nature and extent of their difficulties
- Providing personal care assistance such as changing pads, urine bag, bathing, etc.
- Assisting Rehabilitation exercises prescribed by the Registered Physical Therapist
- Preparing meals and assisting with eating meals if it’s required
- Interacting with clients and encouraging and arranging various activities to help stimulate them physically and emotionally
- Administering medicines as prescribed
- Monitoring client’s schedule, appointments, and personal needs
- Escorting the residents to Doctor’s appointment and community service
- Use of transfer equipment relevant to client/resident’s needs (ex. Sara Stedy, Standing hoist, Full Hoist, etc.)
- Provide great dining experience
- Provide comfort care for residents on an end of life plan
- Working in secured units with training on dementia care
Certification
- Cert IV in Ageing Support
- Medication Training
- Blue Card
- Yellow Card
- First Aid
- CPR
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Personal Care Worker(PCW)
RSL Care Bolton Clarke
10.2023 - Current
Assistant in Nursing(AIN)
Vacenti Aged Care
05.2023 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Tea-cup Cottage Pty Ltd
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Cert IV in Ageing Support
- Medication Training
- Blue Card
- Yellow Card
- First Aid
- CPR
Diploma of Community Services -
Griffin College of Management & Technology Pty. Ltd.
CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support -
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