Rachael Grant
Mount Barker,Australia
Summary
Conscientious aged care and disability support worker focused on giving everyone quality care. Maintain complete records, organise schedules and administer medication. Excellent clinical knowledge and professional bedside manner. Having over twenty years’ experience in the field. Working diligently with General Practitioners and other health care professionals. Fostering close and supportive relationships with family to ensure the best possible care to the client. Mindful and responsive to venerable clients needing care. Truly enjoying making a difference to every client’s life
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Lutheran Services
09.2024 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Claro
04.2024 - Current
- Aid with daily personal care tasks such as hygiene, grooming and dressing.
- Meal preparation adhering to an agreed on plan
- Supported participation in social and recreational activities
- Provide emotional support and encouragement, fostering a positive attitude
- Work closely with family members to provide updates on client’s wellbeing
- Assistance with the administration of medication
- Encourage independence and choices
Disability Support Worker
Community Living Australia
08.2021 - 03.2024
Care Worker
Newcross Healthcare Solutions
03.2008 - 11.2019
- Updated records continuously with patient vitals, behaviors and symptoms.
- Kept client treatment on-track by consistently administering prescribed medications.
- Managed well-organized schedule of rest, activity and social needs.
- Encouraging patients to feel independent with caring support for personal hygiene and mobility needs.
- Avoided dangerous bed sores and new infections through constant attention to patient needs.
- Promoted mental health with stimulating activities and conversation.
- Maintained clean home environment, changing linens, washing laundry and cleaning spaces.
- Helped the team handle high-volume work by effortlessly prioritizing tasks and organizing supplies.
- Served customers by going above-and-beyond to offer exceptional support for all needs.
- Worked effectively with a diverse team to accomplish daily objectives and meet long-term goals.
- Boosted efficiency by keeping work areas clean, tidy and free of debris.
- Stayed productive by using slow periods to restock and organize supplies.
- Prepared balanced, healthy meals and snacks for clients.
Education
O'levels - undefined
Ferndown Upper School
Dorset, England06.1982
Skills
Time Management
Hobbies
Walking, Art and Music, Wine Tasting, Socialising
References
Claro
Jessica Huges
Telephone number 0423 458 940
Email Jessica.huges@claro.com.au
Lutheran Disabilities
Katelyn Sandric
Telephone Number 0452 182 022
Email ksandric@ldssa.org.au
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Lutheran Services
09.2024 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Claro
04.2024 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Community Living Australia
08.2021 - 03.2024
Care Worker
Newcross Healthcare Solutions
03.2008 - 11.2019
O'levels - undefined
Ferndown Upper School