Rachael Vellnagel
Upper Caboolture
Summary
Motivated and caring AIN with over 3 years of experience working in palliative, respite, EOL, and traditional aged care settings with residents living with Alzheimer's and dementia. History of working across all shifts, including overnight. Friendly and reliable team member with a passion for providing care for those in need, and providing a voice for those unable to speak. Willing to learn and can handle difficult tasks. Working towards studying this year to further my education.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
House Companion
New Direction Care
Bellmere
07.2022 - Current
- Restocking and delivering of continence aids.
- Assisting with medication under the supervision of an RN.
- Provide ADL's (grooming, feeding, dressing, etc.) To specific residents.
- During the AM shift, cook and provide meals to residents, clean and launder personal clothing and bedding, and perform ADLs.
- Document all residents' needs according to the care plan.
- Liaise with the RN for additional tasks needed to be completed by the end of the shift.
- Provide handover for the next shift.
Enrolled Nurse Student
Mater Hospital Brisbane
Brisbane
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Completed 120 hours of aged care placement at Mercy Aged Care, Nudgee.
- Completed 232 hours of hospital placement at Mater Hospital in various wards.
- Not completed the diploma due to personal reasons.
Warehouse Manager
The Phoenix Group of Queensland
Brendale
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Ensured that all orders were accurately fulfilled in a timely manner.
- Managed the disposal of surplus, damaged, or obsolete inventory in accordance with company policies.
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for material procurement needs.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
- Coordinated and monitored the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods within the warehouse.
- Organized regular cycle counts of physical inventory to ensure accuracy of system data.
- Planned and implemented efficient warehousing systems for incoming and outgoing goods.
- Lift boxes over 10 kg above hip height.
Education
High School Diploma -
Groves Distance Education Christian College
Kingston, QLD12-2012
Skills
- Medication assistance
- Personal care
- Meal preparation
- Patient documentation
- Disability support
- Housekeeping tasks
- Elderly care
- Verbal and written communication
- Dementia care
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Critical thinking
- Infection control
- Health monitoring
Certification
- Full Open Driver's License Expiry 06/2029
- Disability Worker Screening Card (Yellow Card), Card # 67797217, Expiry 07/2027
- Statement of Attainment (Certificate IV in Individual Support Equivalent)
- Assist clients with medication certificate #13469355-9307055
- Evidence of COVID-19 Vaccinations Document #1002, 0066, 8527
- Up to date with all vaccinations, including the flu vaccine
References
- Mr. Ken Genoveza, Registered Nurse on night duty at New Direction Care, Mob 0449 518 238
- Mrs. Deborah Abraham, enrolled nurse on night duty at New Direction Care, Mob 0412 980 031
- Miss Sarah Cowell, a co-worker on night duty at New Direction Care Mob, 0423 881 739
Timeline
House Companion
New Direction Care
07.2022 - Current
Enrolled Nurse Student
Mater Hospital Brisbane
01.2020 - 07.2021
Warehouse Manager
The Phoenix Group of Queensland
01.2014 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Groves Distance Education Christian College
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