Petalyn Wright
Sorell, ,TAS
Summary
Dedicated Aged/Disability Support Worker at Community Based Support, skilled in medication administration and client transportation. Successfully enhanced clients' self-care abilities while supervising a team to ensure high-quality service. Passionate about fostering independence and maintaining meticulous documentation for optimal care outcomes. Committed to uplifting clients' daily living experiences with compassion and professionalism.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aged/Disability Support Worker
Community Based Support
Moonah, Tas
05.2019 - Current
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
- Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
- Supervised other workers and caregivers providing services to clients.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Maintained organized filing system for client records, providing complete documentation of all interactions.
Waitress/Kitchen, Bar Staff
Barilla Function Centre
Cambridge, Tas
08.1998 - 04.2003
Education
Aged Care Certificate III
TAFE Tasmania
Hobart, TAS01-2008
Home And Community Care Certificate III
TAFE Tasmania
Hobart, TAS01-2008
Hospitality/Kitchen Operations Certificate I
TAFE Tasmania (Drysdale)
Hobart, TAS01-2002
Skills
- Medication administration
- Client transportation
- Self-care assistance
- Household management
- Documentation practices
- Team supervision
Affiliations
- Amateur hair cutting
- Motorbike riding
- Animals
- Art
Certification
- Full Car licence
- HLTAID011 First Aid Certificate
- HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- CORMAN001 Manual Handling
- HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
Volunteer/Work experience
- Position : Aged Care Work
- Employer : Ningana Nursing Home, Sorell
- Duties : General activities involved in aged care, using hoists for lifting clients.
Skills and Knowledge
- Customer Service/Care
- Money/ Banking Skills
- Great communication skills
- Staff Training/ Leader
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Aged/Disability Support Worker
Community Based Support
05.2019 - Current
Waitress/Kitchen, Bar Staff
Barilla Function Centre
08.1998 - 04.2003
Aged Care Certificate III
TAFE Tasmania
Home And Community Care Certificate III
TAFE Tasmania
Hospitality/Kitchen Operations Certificate I
TAFE Tasmania (Drysdale)