Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
First aid certificate
Timeline
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Renee Smith

Wauchope,NSW

Summary

Dedicated Aged Care Worker with a proven track record at Uniting Care, excelling in compassionate care and personalized support for elderly clients. Skilled in medication management and team collaboration, I effectively enhanced residents' quality of life while advocating for their rights and preferences. Committed to fostering dignity and independence in all care activities.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Aged Care Worker

Uniting Care
11.2018 - Current
  • Provided compassionate care and support for elderly clients, enhancing their quality of life.
  • Assisted in daily living activities, ensuring safety and comfort for all residents.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices in aged care service delivery.
  • Advocated for client rights and preferences, fostering a supportive environment.
  • Assisted residents with daily living tasks, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Administration of medications
  • Overseeing staff and giving direction.
  • Bowel management
  • Basic wounds care and daily checks.
  • Team leader of the memory loss unit.

Retail Supervisor

Coles Supermarket
07.2010 - 11.2018

. Opening and closing of the store.

. Balancing the nightly register takings.

. Operating self check outs.

. Customer service.

. Stock counts.

Retail Manager

Woolworths Petrol
10.2000 - 11.2009
  • Assisted in managing daily store operations and customer service activities.
  • Learned inventory control processes and stock replenishment strategies.
  • Supported team in maintaining visual merchandising standards and promotions.
  • Engaged with customers to enhance shopping experience and resolve inquiries.
  • Opening and closing of store.
  • Rostering
  • Balancing, daily and weekly.

Education

Diploma - Nursing

TAFE NSW
Port Macquarie, NSW
11.2024

Certificate III - Dementia

Uniting
Port Macquarie, NSW
05.2024

Cert 4 Community Services - Community Serices

Arc Training
North Macquarie, NSW
10.2018

Skills

  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Dementia care
  • Feeding assistance
  • Compassionate care
  • Mobility assistance
  • Palliative care
  • Pressure area care
  • Continence care
  • Nutrition management
  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Time management
  • Incident reporting
  • First aid and safety
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Records management
  • Behavioral management
  • COVID-19 safety policies
  • Patient care
  • Problem-solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Documentation
  • Medical record-keeping
  • PPE usage
  • Medication management
  • Care plan assessment

First aid certificate

. Basic 1st aid.

, resuscitation

,renewed May 2025

Timeline

Aged Care Worker

Uniting Care
11.2018 - Current

Retail Supervisor

Coles Supermarket
07.2010 - 11.2018

Retail Manager

Woolworths Petrol
10.2000 - 11.2009

Diploma - Nursing

TAFE NSW

Certificate III - Dementia

Uniting

Cert 4 Community Services - Community Serices

Arc Training
Renee Smith