Rebekka Smith
Nickenbah,Qld
Summary
My objective is to get back into the workforce, I have my cert 3 in individual support. I would like to join the workforce again, as an A.I.N or a personal care worker. I have been working for over 3 years in the aged care facilities and community and would like to work in aged care again after doing disability.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Worker
Country Nursing Community Care
11.2023 - Current
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized care and attention to their daily needs.
- Improved client''s overall well-being by assisting with personal hygiene tasks, such as bathing and grooming.
- Supported clients in maintaining independence with assistance in mobility and ambulation.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable living environment by performing light housekeeping duties.
- Ensured timely administration of medications, adhering to prescribed schedules and dosages.
- Assisted clients with meal planning and preparation, considering dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Provided compassionate companionship to clients, engaging in meaningful conversations and activities.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to monitor client progress and adjust care plans accordingly.
- Maintained accurate records of client information, including medical history, appointments, and daily activities.
- Empowered clients by promoting self-care techniques and supporting them in achieving personal goals.
- Facilitated transportation for clients to attend appointments, social events, or run errands as needed.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay current on best practices for personal care work.
- Implemented tailored exercise programs for clients under the guidance of physical therapists or physicians.
- Managed time efficiently while multitasking between multiple clients'' diverse needs and schedules.
- Demonstrated respect for client privacy through discreet handling of sensitive information entrusted during care delivery.
- Contributed towards reducing hospital readmissions by closely monitoring client health conditions and promptly reporting concerns.
- Coordinated effectively with interdisciplinary teams and ensured seamless transition between various levels of care for the clients.
- Developed trust-based relationships with both clients and their families through clear communication and empathetic caregiving approach.
- Prioritized safety measures within the home environment by identifying potential hazards and implementing preventive strategies.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and doctor's appointments.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
personal care worker
People Care Services
07.2023 - Current
- Duties included Peg Feeds, Catheter, Bed baths, Personal cares, Taking clients out on social days
personal care worker
11.2021 - Current
- Worked with RN to provide medications, Provided daily cares, Team work, Pressure area care, Documentation, Dementia shifts, Night shifts, Morning shifts, Feeding, Hoists and manual handling
Personal Care Worker
Torbay
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized care and attention to their daily needs.
- Improved client''s overall well-being by assisting with personal hygiene tasks, such as bathing and grooming.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable living environment by performing light housekeeping duties.
- Supported clients in maintaining independence with assistance in mobility and ambulation.
- Provided compassionate companionship to clients, engaging in meaningful conversations and activities.
- Maintained accurate records of client information, including medical history, appointments, and daily activities.
Personal Care Worker
Maryborough Community Aged Care
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized care and attention to their daily needs.
- Improved client''s overall well-being by assisting with personal hygiene tasks, such as bathing and grooming.
- Supported clients in maintaining independence with assistance in mobility and ambulation.
- Provided compassionate companionship to clients, engaging in meaningful conversations and activities.
- Maintained accurate records of client information, including medical history, appointments, and daily activities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay current on best practices for personal care work.
- Managed time efficiently while multitasking between multiple clients'' diverse needs and schedules.
- Developed trust-based relationships with both clients and their families through clear communication and empathetic caregiving approach.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Personal Care Worker
Oz Care Community Care
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized care and attention to their daily needs.
- Improved client''s overall well-being by assisting with personal hygiene tasks, such as bathing and grooming.
- Supported clients in maintaining independence with assistance in mobility and ambulation.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable living environment by performing light housekeeping duties.
Education
Skills
- Manual handling
- Hoisting
- Showering
- Pressure area care
- Personal Hygiene daily
- Medication administration
- Vital signs
- Dementia care
- De-escalation of situations in regards to dementia
- Client Transportation
- Physical Therapy Support
- Clinical Documentation
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Light Housekeeping
- Emotional Support
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Nutrition Knowledge
- Dementia Care
- Client Confidentiality
- Patient Care
- End of Life Care
- Assisted living experience
- Ambulation support
- Transfer assistance
- Record keeping
- Disability care
- Alzheimer's care
- Patient safety monitoring
- Housekeeping tasks
- Time management
- First aid and CPR
- Respite care
- Adaptive equipment use
- Infection control
- Transportation services
- Toileting assistance
- Progress Documentation
- Incident Reporting
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Companionship
- ADL Assistance
- Care Plan Adherence
- Basic Housekeeping
- Documentation
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
- Compassionate Care
- Compassionate Communication
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient Management
- Incapacitation Care
- Supportive Companionship
- Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Behavior Redirection
- Dependable and Responsible
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Problem-Solving
- Medical Records Management
- Flexible Schedule
- Indirect Patient Care
- Elderly Care
References
- Karen Johnston, Registered Nurse, 0429889772
- HADYN MIDDIS, Registered Crime Scene Cleaner, 0420947274
Certification
Cert Three in Individual support
First Aid
CPR
References
Sayphone Hazel
0478 745 812
Rhonda Currie
0439 566 756
Soi Hazel
0423 865 094
Timeline
Personal Care Worker
Country Nursing Community Care
11.2023 - Current
personal care worker
People Care Services
07.2023 - Current
Personal Care Worker
Torbay
05.2023 - 07.2023
Personal Care Worker
Maryborough Community Aged Care
10.2022 - 03.2023
personal care worker
11.2021 - Current
Personal Care Worker
Oz Care Community Care
10.2021 - 08.2022
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