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Rachel Case

Irymple,VIC

Summary

Dynamic Nursing Assistant with experience at Active Care Nursing agency and Value Care, skilled in medication administration and compassionate caregiving. Proven ability to enhance patient well-being through emotional support and effective communication. Adept at complex problem-solving, ensuring safety and dignity for patients, including those with Alzheimer's and dementia. Committed to delivering exceptional care and fostering positive relationships.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nursing Assistant

Active care and Value Care
Mildura, VIC
03.2024 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to implement care plans for patients.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to patients during recovery.
  • Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
  • Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
  • Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
  • Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
  • Completed daily room cleaning and organizing to provide patients with clean environment.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Performed basic nursing skills, such as changing wound dressings.
  • Reported environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
  • Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to guidelines.
  • Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use. As example lifter, hoist, Sarah steady,
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Assisted with lifting patients, including palliative patients, to move on or off beds.
  • Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
  • Maintained patient records accurately by documenting daily activities and changes in conditions or treatments.
  • Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
  • transporting clients to appointments and social activities

Fulltime Personal Carer

Terminal Father
Irymple, VIC
11.2021 - 04.2023
  • Assisted Father with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
  • Meal preparation including ordering nutritional supplements
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance well-being.
  • Administered medications as per established schedules and guidelines.
  • Coordinated transportation for Father to medical appointments and social events.
  • Arranged appointment times, chemotherapy sessions, hospital, and specialist visits.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for Father at all times.
  • Assisted Father with daily activities such as showering, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
  • Administered final drugs for end-of-life care.

Assistant Kindergarten Teacher

Irymple Kindergarten
Irymple, VIC
11.1993 - 11.1994
  • Supported children's development through engaging educational play and hands-on activities.
  • Assisted lead teacher in planning and implementing daily lesson activities.
  • Maintained a safe and clean classroom environment for optimal learning experiences.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and daily activities.
  • Helped manage classroom behavior using positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Facilitated small group activities to encourage social skills and teamwork among students.
  • Organized educational materials and resources for various learning centers in the classroom.
  • Participated in staff meetings to collaborate on curriculum improvements and strategies.
  • Monitored student behavior both inside and outside the classroom setting.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to develop meaningful curriculum objectives.
  • Assisted with facilitating weekly reading groups focusing on specific themes or topics.
  • Supported lead teacher in creating an effective classroom management system.
  • Supervised children during snack and lunch times, outdoor playtime, and field trips.
  • Facilitated small group instruction sessions on topics such as literacy development or math skills reinforcement.
  • Provided emotional support when needed by listening actively to concerns expressed by students.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education practices.
  • Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss student performance and behavioral issues.
  • Assisted in developing positive relationships between parents and guardians, teachers, and students.
  • Created a safe learning environment by enforcing school rules and regulations.
  • Assisted with the implementation of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Encouraged appropriate social interactions amongst peers through group activities.
  • Helped maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, behavior reports.
  • Implemented strategies to help promote self-esteem among all students.
  • Organized classroom supplies, materials, and decorations to create a stimulating learning environment.
  • Created engaging projects that encouraged creativity while reinforcing academic lessons.
  • Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
  • Designed lesson plans based on comprehensive teaching of academic, social, and personal skills.
  • Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
  • Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
  • Taught basic academic lessons related to color, shape and number and letter recognition.
  • Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
  • Empowered students with lessons on setting realistic goals and advocating for needs.
  • Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts, and phone calls.
  • Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
  • Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos, and class discussions.
  • Integrated variety of educational programs to develop strong academic foundation.
  • Instructed students on proper safety procedures for using equipment in the classroom.
  • Organized educational games and activities designed to meet individual needs of students.

Education

Certificate 3 Childcare Studies -

Sunraysia Institute of TAFE
Mildura, VIC
12-1994

Completed Year 12 VCE -

Irymple Secondary College
Irymple, VIC
11-1993

Skills

  • First aid and CPR certified
  • Completed and certified in several NDS requirements
  • Experienced in complex needs
  • End-of-life support experience
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care experience
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Medication administration

Certification

  • Full license
  • Nationally coordinated criminal history check certificate
  • National Crime Check, Right to Work Check certificate
  • Working with children, check
  • Completed current NDS modules

Timeline

Nursing Assistant

Active care and Value Care
03.2024 - Current

Fulltime Personal Carer

Terminal Father
11.2021 - 04.2023

Assistant Kindergarten Teacher

Irymple Kindergarten
11.1993 - 11.1994

Certificate 3 Childcare Studies -

Sunraysia Institute of TAFE

Completed Year 12 VCE -

Irymple Secondary College

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