Robert Gelston

Direct Care Worker

Country Health SA

Renmark, SA

09.2012 - 02.2020

Monitored client progress and reported changes in behavior or physical condition to supervisor.
Facilitated communication between clients, family members and medical staff.
Actively promoted positive behaviors among clients through reinforcement techniques.
Provided personal care to clients, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
Maintained confidentiality according to agency policies regarding client information.
Provided emotional support to clients experiencing difficult life transitions or crises.
Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and other errands.
Maintained accurate records of all services provided to clients.
Performed basic first aid procedures when necessary.
Respected cultural diversity when interacting with individuals from different backgrounds.
Organized paperwork related to case notes, assessment forms and discharge summaries.
Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for providing quality care.
Ensured safety of clients by monitoring environment for hazards and providing appropriate supervision when needed.
Established trusting relationships with clients by being a reliable source of support.
Encouraged socialization through recreational activities such as group outings and community events.
Adapted strategies depending on individual needs while adhering to established protocols.
Promoted independence by teaching self-care skills such as dressing, hygiene and housekeeping tasks.
Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
Ambulated individuals around home, public, and medical locations.
Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Cultivated relationships with residents to support happiness and emotional well-being.
Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
Improved resident and staff engagement through group activities.
Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
Encouraged and reassured clients throughout transitions to facilitate smooth discharge.
Monitored client's well-being, safety, and comfort under physician direction.
Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Groundsperson

Groundsman Helper

Direct Care Worker

Education

High School Diploma -

Skills

Affiliations

Accomplishments

Certification

References & Character witnesses

References

Timeline

Groundsperson

Groundsman Helper

Direct Care Worker

High School Diploma -

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