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Samantha Dawson

Morawa,WA

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Personal Care Assistant with experience at Morawa Perenjori Health Service, skilled in patient care. Proven ability to foster strong client relationships and enhance emotional well-being, while effectively implementing care plans. Committed to improving quality of life through attentive support and organized activities.


Resourceful and self-directed to assist with developing and organizing resources to offer high-quality activities designed to meet physical, mental and psycho-social well-being of residents in assisted living community. Demonstrates competence in conducting therapeutic activities for individuals and groups. Stimulates interest of all residents with enthusiasm and compassion to set measurable participation goals within plan of care.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

Morawa Perenjori Health Service
07.2019 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Organized diverse activities, addressing various interests and promoting social interaction among participants.
  • Maintained and ordered supplies for activities.
  • Encouraged, supported and assisted residents with activities and documented activity attendance and degree of involvement.
  • Worked in most Area's of the hospital, Including: Kitchen, Cleaning, Laundry, Community care

Dairy Manager

IGA Kwinana
02.2013 - 11.2016
  • Checked department signage and confirmed proper pricing, making sure sale items accurate.
  • Developed strong vendor relationships to ensure reliable product supply and favourable pricing negotiations.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations of team members, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Spearheaded initiatives focused on enhancing employee morale, reducing turnover rates within the department.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.

Education

No Degree - Year 11

Fast Track - Fremantle
Fremantle, WA
10-2012

Skills

  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Behaviour redirection
  • Client transportation
  • BLS competent
  • Dementia care
  • Client documentation
  • Patient care
  • Medication assistance competent
  • Direct patient care
  • Care plan implementation

Certification

International Certificate - Certified Facilitator of the Spark of life Rehabilitative program

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

Morawa Perenjori Health Service
07.2019 - Current

Dairy Manager

IGA Kwinana
02.2013 - 11.2016

No Degree - Year 11

Fast Track - Fremantle

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