Saint Francis Apelu
Rooty Hill,NSW
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in residential and in-home settings providing service, guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Worker
Anglicare
Blacktown , NSW
07.2018 - Current
- Delivered assistance to elderly clients in daily activities including bathing, dressing, physical transfers and care for incontinence.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Administered prescription medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee trainings and taking classes in subjects to improve understanding and skills.
- Ensured safety and well-being of each patient in alignment with care plan.
Airline Service Agent
Delta Airlines
Salt Lake City , Utah
10.2012 - 12.2016
- Loaded and unloaded all cargo, including luggage and freight, and assisted crew and travelers with bags on daily flights.
- Safely operated various types of equipment such as conveyor belts, push-back tractors and tugs.
- Stocked aircraft cabins with necessary equipment and supplies such as PPE kit and safety equipments.
Mail Clerk
United States Postal Services
Salt Lake City , Utah
03.2007 - 10.2011
- Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
- Loaded letters onto processing equipment, removed non-processable letters and maintained continuous sorting feed.
- Used automated mail processing equipment to sort and collate mail.
Education
Inspired Education
AustraliaCertificate IV In Aged Care - Aged Care
RPL Express
Sydney, NSW01.2020
High School Certificate -
Leifiifi College
Samoa12.2004
Skills
- Problem resolution
- Relationship development
- Personal Care
- Medication Management
- Infection control
- Protective equipment
- Communications
- Team management
- Meal Preparation
- Light cleaning
- Safety and compliance inspections
- Preventative Measures
Timeline
Care Worker
Anglicare
07.2018 - Current
Airline Service Agent
Delta Airlines
10.2012 - 12.2016
Mail Clerk
United States Postal Services
03.2007 - 10.2011
Inspired Education
Certificate IV In Aged Care - Aged Care
RPL Express
High School Certificate -
Leifiifi College
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