RANJANA RAM
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with extensive experience at Grace of Marry Nursing Home, skilled in medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through effective communication and safety protocols, fostering independence and comfort in daily living activities. Dedicated to delivering exceptional care and support to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Grace of Marry Nursing Home
Epping, VIC
01.2014 - Current
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Ensured the safety of patients by monitoring the environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
- Completed scheduled patient check-ins and progress reports for clients.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Administered medication under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behaviour.
- Utilized adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers as needed.
- Encouraged independence by helping clients develop self-care skills such as meal preparation or personal hygiene tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Assessed changes in condition or behavior of the client which may require further medical attention.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Maintained accurate records of client care activities on computerized systems for charting purposes.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members regarding plan of care for each client.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
Education
Certificate IV in Agecare
Brite Institute
Northcote, VIC06-2016
Certificate 111 in Agecare
BAWM GRUOP
Broadmeadows, VIC01-2014
Certificate 111 in Home And Community Care
BAWM GROUP
Broadmeadows, VIC01-2014
High School Diploma -
Computer Centre Ba
Fiji Islands10-2005
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient documentation
- Adaptive equipment use
- Client safety protocols
- Emergency response
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Infection prevention
- ADL assistance
- Comfort care
Languages
Hindi
Professional
Greek
Limited
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Grace of Marry Nursing Home
01.2014 - Current
Certificate IV in Agecare
Brite Institute
Certificate 111 in Agecare
BAWM GRUOP
Certificate 111 in Home And Community Care
BAWM GROUP
High School Diploma -
Computer Centre Ba