Patsy Brown
Newcastle,NSW
Summary
Dedicated Personal Carer with extensive experience at Piggotts Healthcare, skilled in administering medications and developing personalized care plans. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through compassionate support and effective team collaboration. Committed to maintaining a safe environment and improving caregiving practices for diverse health needs. CPR certified and adept in dementia care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Carer/Palliative Care
Piggotts Healthcare
Newcastle
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Administered medications according to care plans and schedules.
- Maintained a clean and safe
- environment for clients at all times.
- Collaborated with family members to develop personalized care strategies.
- Dementia Care
- Participated in training sessions to improve caregiving skills and knowledge.
- Provided personal care and support to clients with a range of physical and mental health needs.
Personal Care Assistant
Live Your Best Life
Newcastle
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene routines.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Administered medications and monitored health conditions as directed by healthcare professionals.
- Trained new staff on best practices in personal care and client interaction.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
Personal Care Nursing Assistant
Hunter ally Private Hospital
Newcastle
05.2004 - 12.2019
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Measured intake and output levels accurately throughout shift.
- Provided companionship to elderly and disabled individuals by conversing, playing games and reading books.
- Helped maintain cleanliness of resident rooms and areas through regular cleaning duties such as washing windows, mopping floors and emptying trash receptacles.
Education
Certificate 111 In Health Support Services - Certificate 111 In Health Support Services
Intergrated Care Management
Online 05.2008 - 05.2008
Skills
- Administering medications
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Care plan development
- Palliative care techniques
- Client health monitoring
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Medical record-keeping
- Feeding assistance
- Housekeeping tasks
- CPR certified
- Disability support
- Dementia care
Certification
- CBD College - Current
First Aid
Emergency Life Support
Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
NSW Government Certification Certificates
- Criminal History Check
- Working with Children’s check
- Car Insurance Policy
Timeline
Personal Carer/Palliative Care
Piggotts Healthcare
02.2022 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Live Your Best Life
02.2020 - 05.2021
Certificate 111 In Health Support Services - Certificate 111 In Health Support Services
Intergrated Care Management
05.2008 - 05.2008
Personal Care Nursing Assistant
Hunter ally Private Hospital
05.2004 - 12.2019