Perlita Lewis
Paris Creek,SA
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
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Worker
ACH Residential Group
04.2020 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
Temporary Relief Teacher
Department Of Education And Training
03.2015 - Current
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades and other required details.
- Led classroom activities for play-based and immersive learning.
- Proctored quizzes, tests and standardized examinations.
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms
Personal Care Worker
Allity Aged Care
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
Education
Certificate 3 in Aged Care - Certificate 3 in Aged Care
TAFE
Mount Barker, SA06.2016
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering - Graduate Diploma in Teaching And Learning
Charles Darwin University
University Of Cebu, Philippines05.1991
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Client Documentation
- Client Requirements
- Progress Documentation
- Direct Patient Care
- Behaviour Redirection
- Records Maintenance
- Community Integration
- First Aid and Safety
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- ADLs Assistance
- Personal Service
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Patient Care
- Personal Care Assistance
- Client Relationship Management
- Time Management
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Personal Hygiene
- Dining Room Support
- Compassionate Communication
- Activities of Daily Living Assistance
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Knowledge of State Regulations
- Dependable and Responsible
- Daily Logs
- Mobility Support
- Direct Supervision
- Patient Bathing and Grooming
- Dressing Assistance
- Strong Ethics
- Professional Development
- Sanitizing Surfaces
- Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Bedsore Prevention
- Multitasking and Organization
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Communication Assistance
- Laptop and Tablet Operation
- Isolation Precautions
- Diet and Nutrition
- Meal Assistance
- Cook Healthy Meals
- Word Processing
- Remote Video Conferencing
- Patient Rapport
- Companionship
- Housekeeping
Hobbies
I enjoy engaging in a variety of hobbies, which include cooking, gardening, online digital learning, and photography. Cooking allows me to explore my creativity in the kitchen and experiment with different flavors and recipes. Gardening brings me closer to nature and allows me to nurture plants and witness their growth. Online digital learning is a passion of mine as I constantly seek to expand my knowledge and skills in various subjects. Lastly, photography is a way for me to capture and preserve meaningful moments and express my artistic perspective. These hobbies provide me with a sense of fulfillment and joy in my free time.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Personal Care Worker
Allity Aged Care
11.2020 - 06.2022
Personal Care Worker
ACH Residential Group
04.2020 - Current
Temporary Relief Teacher
Department Of Education And Training
03.2015 - Current
Certificate 3 in Aged Care - Certificate 3 in Aged Care
TAFE
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering - Graduate Diploma in Teaching And Learning
Charles Darwin University
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