Paola Sanchez
Summer Hill,NSW
Summary
Dedicated Personal Carer at Discover Nursing Australia, skilled in assessment and care planning. Successfully enhanced client wellbeing through compassionate support and effective meal preparation. Proficient in client transportation and personal care, fostering dignity and independence. Known for exceptional empathy and commitment to maintaining a safe, organized environment for optimal client happiness.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Discover Nursing Australia
Sydney, NSW
06.2024 - Current
- I provided emotional support to my patients, promoting positive mental health and wellbeing.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Care and support for children and adults with cognitive disabilities.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues by helping them transfer from bed to wheelchair or other equipment.(Knowledge working with Hoist transfers)
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Education
Diploma of Marketing & Communication -
GREENWICH
Sydney, AU03-2026
Provide First Aid -
First AID Coach
Sydney, Alexandria06.2024
Provide basic emergency life support -
First AID Coach
Sydney, Alexandria06.2024
Working Whit Children Check -
NSW
02-2024
Skills
- Assessment and care planning
- Client transportation
- Feeding assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Disability care
- Personal care and hygiene
- Domestic skills and meal preparation
- Client record-keeping
- Assistive technology and equipment
- Verbal and written communication
- Empathy and compassion
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Strengths
- Adaptive Problem Solver, Successfully identified and resolved complex client issues.
- Empathetic Listener, Effectively communicated with clients to understand their needs and provide individualised support plans.
- Collaborative Team Player, Worked closely with colleagues to support new staff and streamline team workflows.
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Discover Nursing Australia
06.2024 - Current
Diploma of Marketing & Communication -
GREENWICH
Provide First Aid -
First AID Coach
Provide basic emergency life support -
First AID Coach
Working Whit Children Check -
NSW
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