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Princesh Merritt

Newtown,QLD

Summary

Objective


Compassionate and dedicated support worker with extensive experience in disability support and aged care. Seeking a position in community service to enhance the quality of life for elderly individuals through compassionate care, engagement, and support.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Disability Support Worker

All in One Care Services
06.2023 - Current
  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
  • Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
  • Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
  • Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
  • Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.

Disability Support Worker

AssuredCare Community Services
12.2022 - Current
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
  • Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
  • Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.

Personal Care Assistant

Yukana
06.2019 - 05.2021

● Provide our residents with assistance as they accomplished daily tasks, including bathing, dressing, grooming and using the restroom
● Communicate any problems, concerns, or issues to residents' family members as needed
● Build rapport with residents by establishing personal connections and showing interest in their lives

  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Promoted independence with structured routines and clear communication to support clients in their daily lives.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Southwestern University
Cebu, Philippines
03.2011

Skills

  • Daily living assistance
  • Housekeeping and meal preparation
  • Personal Care
  • Independent Living Support
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Empathetic and patient approach to elderly care
  • Knowledge of community service resources and aging protocols
  • Ability to develop and follow individualised care plans
  • Team collaboration and problem-solving abilities
  • Basic first aid and CPR certified

References:

References:

Katrina Pukallus Smith

Administration Officer

Email: aiocareservices@gmail.com

Phone: 0404294111


Sydney Datur

Administrative Staff, Assuredcare

Email: sydneydatur@assuredcare.net.au

Phone: 0410158018


Melissa Flood

Former colleague at Yukana 

Email: melissaflood80@hotmail.com

Phone: 0418842680

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

All in One Care Services
06.2023 - Current

Disability Support Worker

AssuredCare Community Services
12.2022 - Current

Personal Care Assistant

Yukana
06.2019 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Southwestern University
Princesh Merritt