Rejoice Nkata
Craigieburn,Australia
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Worker/Disability Support dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for clients through personalized care strategies. Experienced in providing emotional support, assisting with daily living activities, and maintaining accurate documentation to ensure optimal patient care. Committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment for all residents.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Aged Care Worker/Disability Support Worker
Miracle Health Services
Craigieburn, VIC
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing personal hygiene and comfort.
- Facilitated daily personal care routines to enhance client comfort and dignity.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Encouraged independence by assisting with mobility issues and providing instruction on safety precautions.
- Enhanced patient outlook and quality of life through compassionate, individualized care.
- Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Prepared meals according to prescribed diets and nutrition plans.
- Maintained records of client care plans and progress notes.
- Participated in formulating personalized health strategies for elderly individuals.
- Communicated changes in client health or behavior to nursing staff.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Fostered safe, supportive living environments by collaborating with family and staff to address client needs.
- Ensured a safe environment by monitoring equipment use and checking fire safety systems regularly.
- Helped with light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, dusting and cleaning bathrooms.
- Collaborated with family members to ensure that all client needs were met.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
Disability Support Worker
Ablelife Services
Craigieburn, VIC
09.2023 - Current
- Assisting individuals with personal care, household chores, meal preparation.
- Assisting individuals with physical injuries and disabilities in their daily lives.
- Assisting individuals with feeding via PEG, and assisting mental health clients to access the community.
- Assisting mental health clients to access the community.
- Driving clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Enhancing the quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Maintaining safety through tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Keeping accurate records for client files and handling related paperwork.
- Participating in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry best practices
Student Enrolled Nurse(Clinical Placement) 120 hrs
Estia Health Aged Care
Epping, VIC
05.2026 - 06.2026
- Delivered compassionate care to enhance comfort and overall well-being of residents.
- Provided high-quality, person-centered care, ensuring hygiene, grooming, and nutritional support.
- Executed safe manual handling techniques, including proper use of mobility aids and hoists.
- Monitored fluid intake and bowel movements, implementing routines to maintain skin integrity.
- Communicated effectively with residents exhibiting dementia or complex behaviors, employing de-escalation techniques.
- Conducted clinical assessments, monitored vital signs, and documented observations in digital records.
- Adhered to infection control protocols and workplace health and safety guidelines for resident safety.
Trainee Personal Care Worker
MACG Northern Gardens Aged Care
Coburg, VIC
05.2024 - 06.2024
- As a Trainee Personal Care Worker, I have gained hands-on experience in providing compassionate and professional care to clients in various settings.
- My responsibilities have included assisting with daily living activities, ensuring the well-being and comfort of clients, and supporting them in maintaining their independence.
- Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
- Learned new skills, processes, and programs quickly.
- Adhered to corporate data confidentiality rules, mitigating breaches.
- Assisted residents with mobility, transferring them safely between beds, chairs, and wheelchairs as needed.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Assisted residents in maintaining personal hygiene through regular bed baths or showers, according to individual preferences.
- Engaged residents in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Aged Care Homecare Worker/Disability Support Worker
M&I Homecare
Tarneit, VIC
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided support to individuals with dementia to enhance their quality of life at home.
- Helped clients maintain a clean living space through laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying to promote a healthy environment.
Education
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Institute of Health And Nursing Australia
Melbourne, VIC07-2027
Certificate III - in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
InterCare Training
Melbourne, VIC07-2024
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems Honours Degree
Midlands State University
GweruDiploma in Education -
Mkoba Teachers College
Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education - at Ordinary Level
Matinunura High School
NDIS Worker Orientation Module -
NDIS Online AU
Hand Hygiene Certificate -
Australian Commission on SAFETY and QUALITY in HEALTH CARE
CPR First Aid -
CPR First Aid Training
Skills
- Good communication skills
- Team player
- Willing to learn new things
- Problem solving
- Decision Making
- Activity planning
- Palliative care
- Feeding assistance
- Fall prevention
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Dementia care
- Compassionate care
- Mobility assistance
- Documentation
- Incident reporting
- Resident empowerment
- Disability support
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Basic housekeeping
- Active listening
- Conflict resolution
- Patient care
- Infection control
- Effective communication
- Time management
- End-of-life care
- Clinical documentation
- Discharge coordination
- Discharge planning
- Healthcare ethics
Certification
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module, NDIS Online AU, 01/01/23
- Hand Hygiene Certificate, Australian Commission on SAFETY and QUALITY in HEALTH CARE, 01/01/23
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability), InterCare Training, In Progress, 01/01/24
- CPR First Aid, CPR First Aid Training, 01/01/23
References
References available upon request.
Languages
English
Hobbies and Interests
- Surfing through the Internet
- Travelling
- Participating in social activities
Timeline
Student Enrolled Nurse(Clinical Placement) 120 hrs
Estia Health Aged Care
05.2026 - 06.2026
Trainee Personal Care Worker
MACG Northern Gardens Aged Care
05.2024 - 06.2024
Aged Care Worker/Disability Support Worker
Miracle Health Services
11.2023 - Current
Aged Care Homecare Worker/Disability Support Worker
M&I Homecare
11.2023 - 03.2024
Disability Support Worker
Ablelife Services
09.2023 - Current
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Institute of Health And Nursing Australia
Certificate III - in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
InterCare Training
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems Honours Degree
Midlands State University
Diploma in Education -
Mkoba Teachers College
Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education - at Ordinary Level
Matinunura High School
NDIS Worker Orientation Module -
NDIS Online AU
Hand Hygiene Certificate -
Australian Commission on SAFETY and QUALITY in HEALTH CARE
CPR First Aid -
CPR First Aid Training