Rebecca Charman
Beenleigh,QLD
Summary
Dedicated Personal Care Assistant with extensive experience at Palm Lake Care, excelling in patient assessment and effective communication. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through empathetic listening and meticulous record keeping. Skilled in utilizing adaptive equipment and ensuring health and safety compliance, fostering a supportive environment for optimal care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Palm Lake Care
Mount Warren Park, QLD
06.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with registered nurses and physiotherapists to deliver comprehensive patient care.
- Utilized safe lifting techniques for transporting residents, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Maintained clean, organized environments to enhance client happiness and well-being.
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene needs to uphold daily living standards.
- Conducted regular assessments of clients' conditions, identifying changes requiring medical attention.
- Performed housekeeping duties, including laundry, vacuuming, and sanitizing surfaces.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding as necessary.
- Reported observed changes in clients' conditions promptly to supervisors.
Personal Care Assistant
Finncare
Thornlands, QLD
06.2018 - 06.2025
- Maintained accurate records of client care activities on computerized systems for charting purposes.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assessed changes in condition or behavior of the client which may require further medical attention.
- Utilized adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or canes as needed.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted in feeding when needed.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
Education
Diploma of Nursing - Healthcare
TAFE QLD
QLD06-2025
Certificate 3 in Individual Support -
Career Keys
Marsden, QLD04-2019
High School Diploma -
Ovens College
Wangaratta, VIC12-2000
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Care plan development
- Client advocacy
- Health and safety compliance
- Record keeping
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Empathetic listening
- Infection control
- Cultural sensitivity
- Patient ambulation
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem-solving
- Personal care worker (PCW)
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Vitals monitoring and documentation
Affiliations
- Reading
- Jigsaw puzzles
- Family time
- Camping
- Travelling
- Fishing
Certification
- CPR
- NDIS
- Bluecard
- First Aid
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Palm Lake Care
06.2019 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Finncare
06.2018 - 06.2025
Diploma of Nursing - Healthcare
TAFE QLD
Certificate 3 in Individual Support -
Career Keys
High School Diploma -
Ovens College