Norma Sabijon
Eastern Heights,QLD
Summary
Experienced with providing quality patient care and support in fast-paced healthcare settings. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster supportive environment for patients and staff. Basic clinical knowledge and patient monitoring techniques ensures high standards of care and adaptability to changing needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant in Nursing
Queensland Health
01.2020 - Current
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Educated patients on health management, promoting adherence to care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Assistant in Nursing/Personal Carer
Blue Care Ipswich, Brassall Village
09.2013 - 02.2020
- Attend full assistance to (high care, low care and dementia) residents’ activities of daily living (ADLs) as per care plan
- Maintain good rapport with residents, ensuring their dignity and respect, privacy and confidentiality
- Committed to excellence in caring for the aged and frail residents
- Encourage residents to maintain their independence
- Comply safe work practices at all times in accordance with organization policies and procedures ensuring residents safety and all individuals in the workplace
- Ensure accurate and immediate reporting of all injury/accident/incident/near misses within the facility
- Assist other team members with patient nursing care during shift rounds
- Perform hand hygiene techniques and standard precautions in accordance with Infection Control standards
Home Personal Care Assistant
Heather Hill Home Care
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Be involved in all aspects of personal bathing, showering, and observing/reporting any changes in a resident’s health status i.e. physical, mental and/or skin integrity.
- Prepare and provide meals, including (special dietary needs) for the client adopting safe food practices within the home. Observe and report any changes in a client’s health status i.e. difficulty in swallowing.
- Assist the client to dress and maintain a high level of personal satisfaction with their appearance.
- Assist the client to mobilise utilizing correct manual handling techniques and transfer procedures as provided in the HHHC patient handling techniques procedures. Report any changes to client’s mobility status.
- Assist in the toileting of clients utilizing correct manual handling techniques and observing. Report any changes in a client’s health status.
Assistant in Nursing
First Choice Care Nursing Agency - Ipswich Hospital
06.2012 - 01.2019
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
Home Support Assistant
Alzheimer's Queensland, Community
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Promote the retention of existing life skills for people with dementia and frail aged and provide opportunities to enhance these skills through participation in social valued roles and activities.
- Maintain and respect the privacy, confidentiality, and the individuality of all clients and carers.
- Observe and respect client rights and ensure that clients are treated with dignity and consideration.
- Deliver direct care as delegated by the Case Manager and as detailed in the Care Plan and ensure care is delivered in a safe and competent manner.
- Provide appropriate support and encourage independence for clients in activities of daily living, personal care, domestic assistance, community access and other life areas where the need for support/assistance is identified.
- Report and document any changes in behaviour, physical and emotional well-being or functional ability, any unusual actions or reactions of clients.
- Effectively communicate with the Case Manager and/or Community Services Manager of any internal or external factors which may impact on the delivery, effectiveness or efficiency of service provision or impact on the well-being of clients and/or carers.
Community Support Worker
Blue Care Community
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Facilitated daily living activities for clients, promoting independence and dignity.
- Assisted clients with personal care routines, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Coordinated social and recreational activities to enhance community engagement.
- Assisted clients in achieving greater independence, fostering a sense of empowerment through guidance and encouragement.
- Enhanced client well-being by providing comprehensive support and resources tailored to individual needs.
- Organized recreational activities that fostered positive social interactions and improved overall client satisfaction.
- Connected clients with appropriate community resources, effectively navigating complex systems on their behalf.
- Developed and maintained strong, supportive relationships with clients to promote mental health and emotional well-being.
Assistant in Nursing
Blue Care Lauriston
07.2011 - 05.2013
- Attend full assistance to (high care, low care and dementia) residents’ activities of daily living (ADLs) as per care plan
- Maintain good rapport with residents, ensuring their dignity and respect, privacy and confidentiality
- Committed to excellence in caring for the aged and frail residents
- Encourage residents to maintain their independence
- Comply safe work practices at all times in accordance with organization policies and procedures ensuring residents safety and all individuals in the workplace
- Ensure accurate and immediate reporting of all injury/accident/incident/near misses within the facility
- Assist other team members with patient nursing care during shift rounds
- Perform hand hygiene techniques and standard precautions in accordance with Infection Control standards
Ward Administrator
Older Persons Mental Health Ipswich Hospital
08.2007 - 07.2011
Assistant Nurse
Queensland Baptist Care
02.2011 - 05.2011
Personal Care Assistant
Catholic Healthcare
08.2009 - 03.2011
Disability Support Worker
Alara Association
05.2009 - 09.2009
- Provided personalized support to individuals with disabilities, enhancing daily living skills and independence.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive support strategies for diverse client needs.
- 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.
Education
Diploma of Nursing -
Central Queensland Institute of TAFE
Mackay, QLD01.2014
Certificate III - Home & Community Care
Bundamba Institute of TAFE
01.2011
Certificate III - Tourism
Cengage Education
01.2011
Certificate II - Retail Operations
TAFE-Southwest
Inala, Queensland01.2007
Bachelor - Office Administration
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Manila, Philippines04.1986
Skills
- Patient care (ADLs)
- Productivity and dedication
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Multitasking
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Safety precautions
- Mobility assistance
- Urinary catheter care
- Manual Handling
- Light housekeeping
- Documenting behaviors
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of support and contribution to the success of International Women's Day photographic exhibition 2009
- St Vincent de Paul Ipswich Settlement Services, Ipswich QLD
Certification
- Driver’s License # 092 732 125 exp. 2030-11-15
- Positive Notice blue card # 585452/6 exp. 2026-08-24
- NDIS Worker Screening card expiry: 2027-12-06
- NDIS # 56204080
TRAININGS
- Basic Life Support - Practical
- Patient Handling
- Pressure Injury Prevention and Management
- Child Abuse and Neglect
- Fall Prevention
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Practice Program
- Risk man - Incident Feedback and Risk Reporting
- Workplace Health & Safety Induction
- (DoH Corp-C) First-Response Evacuation Instructions Occupational Health & Safety
- Workplace Behaviour and Ethics, Corrupt Conduct and PIDs
- Fire Safety and General Evacuation
- Facility Emergency Evacuation-First Response
- Prevention and Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD)
- Managing Difficult Behaviours
- Infection Control and Prevention
- Manual Handling-People/Tasks
- Occupational Violence and Aggression
- Elder Abuse
- Hand Hygiene Techniques
- Food Safety
- First Aid / Basic Life Support / Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Understanding
- Dementia Assisting with Medication
- Client Communication / Staff Well-being in Home Care
Disclaimer
The Curriculum Vitae is true and correct as at this date.
WORKSHOPS / INFO SESSIONS
- Statement of Attendance
- Annual Home Care Education
- Alzheimer's QLD Workshop 2018
- Cross Cultural Information: Burundi Culture, Multilink Community Services Logan Central, 29 March 2007
Timeline
Assistant in Nursing
Queensland Health
01.2020 - Current
Home Personal Care Assistant
Heather Hill Home Care
01.2019 - 08.2019
Home Support Assistant
Alzheimer's Queensland, Community
01.2018 - 06.2018
Community Support Worker
Blue Care Community
04.2017 - 08.2017
Assistant in Nursing/Personal Carer
Blue Care Ipswich, Brassall Village
09.2013 - 02.2020
Assistant in Nursing
First Choice Care Nursing Agency - Ipswich Hospital
06.2012 - 01.2019
Assistant in Nursing
Blue Care Lauriston
07.2011 - 05.2013
Assistant Nurse
Queensland Baptist Care
02.2011 - 05.2011
Personal Care Assistant
Catholic Healthcare
08.2009 - 03.2011
Disability Support Worker
Alara Association
05.2009 - 09.2009
Ward Administrator
Older Persons Mental Health Ipswich Hospital
08.2007 - 07.2011
Certificate III - Home & Community Care
Bundamba Institute of TAFE
Certificate III - Tourism
Cengage Education
Certificate II - Retail Operations
TAFE-Southwest
Bachelor - Office Administration
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Diploma of Nursing -
Central Queensland Institute of TAFE