PEDDA LUSONA
Loganlea,QLD
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Carer
Wisdom Care
02.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily living tasks.
- Assisted in medication management for timely administration and accurate dosing, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized living environment for patients, promoting overall well-being and satisfaction.
- Provided transportation to medical appointments and social engagements, supporting patient independence and community involvement.
- Assisted with meal planning, preparation, and feeding for balanced nutrition aligned with dietary restrictions or preferences.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Conducted regular risk assessments within patient homes in order to identify potential hazards or areas requiring modification.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by sharing observations on client progress or areas requiring additional intervention efforts.
- Implemented strategies to manage challenging behaviors in a respectful manner while prioritizing safety for all involved parties.
Personal Carer
RIGHT TO HOME
02.2018 - 11.2021
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily living tasks.
- Improved patients'' mobility through the implementation of customized exercise programs under professional supervision.
- Assisted in medication management for timely administration and accurate dosing, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized living environment for patients, promoting overall well-being and satisfaction.
- Provided transportation to medical appointments and social engagements, supporting patient independence and community involvement.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication regarding care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities or concerns promptly to supervising healthcare providers.
- Assisted with meal planning, preparation, and feeding for balanced nutrition aligned with dietary restrictions or preferences.
- Implemented strategies to manage challenging behaviors in a respectful manner while prioritizing safety for all involved parties.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times, offering companionship and empathy to enhance mental wellbeing.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by sharing observations on client progress or areas requiring additional intervention efforts.
- Conducted regular risk assessments within patient homes in order to identify potential hazards or areas requiring modification.
- Optimized sleep quality for clients by assisting them in establishing healthy bedtime routines that promoted restful slumber.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Personal Carer
Southern Cross Care
01.2012 - 01.2021
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Personal Carer
Calvary Silver Circle
01.2011 - 08.2011
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Disabilty Support Worker
Strathmont Centre
02.2008 - 02.2010
- Improved client independence by developing personalized support plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, ensuring optimal client wellbeing.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress, adjusting support strategies as needed to maximize outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Facilitated community integration for clients by organizing outings, social events, and other opportunities for engagement.
Education
Certificate III - Individual Support
TAFE SA
Tonsley, SA08.2015
Certificate III - Aged Care
TAFE SA
Tonsley, SA09.2010
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Palliative Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Physical therapy support
- CPR Certified
- Medical record-keeping
- Transportation Assistance
- Incident Reporting
- Progress Documentation
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Language Fluency ( English, French, Lingala, Kikongo, Swahili)
Certification
- • Certificate III Individual Support, (disability) – 2019
- • Certificate III Aged Care
- • First Aid / CPR – undated March 2021
- • Medication Administration Training
- • Blue Card & Yellow card
- • National Police clearance.
- • NDIS Module
References
Faith Afis
Southern Cross Care Team Leader
0404238942
Trésor Anga
Team Leader Team Leade
0407082626
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Native or Bilingual
Lingala
Native or Bilingual
Kikongo
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Personal Carer
Wisdom Care
02.2022 - Current
Personal Carer
RIGHT TO HOME
02.2018 - 11.2021
Personal Carer
Southern Cross Care
01.2012 - 01.2021
Personal Carer
Calvary Silver Circle
01.2011 - 08.2011
Disabilty Support Worker
Strathmont Centre
02.2008 - 02.2010
Certificate III - Individual Support
TAFE SA
Certificate III - Aged Care
TAFE SA
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