Sandra Burton
Eli Waters,OLD
Summary
Dependable professional with excellent organization skills demonstrated through history of managing client daily activities, appointments and medication needs. Well-versed in administering medication and monitoring nutrition. Trusted to oversee patients in challenging medical states. Sympathtic personal care aide with several years of experience supporting patients with activities of daily living. Professional and clear communicator when instructing and assisting patients as well as when reporting information to healthcare team and supervisors.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant in Nursing
Uniting
Gerringong, NSW
07.2018 - 01.2025
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
Catering Assistant
Ridgeview
Albion Park , NSW
02.2011 - 07.2018
- Adhered to all health department regulations regarding food handling and sanitation practices.
- Provided excellent customer service by interacting with guests during events.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols at all times.
- Ensured proper storage of perishables in walk-in refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage areas.
Sewing Machinist
King Belambi
Belambi, NSW
07.1987 - 09.1989
- Read work orders and followed instructions regarding fabrics, stitching and size specifications.
- Aligned material under the presser foot of the machine and guided it through the machine while operating the pedal or lever that activated the needle.
Machinist
White Wears Oak Flats
Oak Flats, NSW
02.1982 - 07.1987
- Read work orders and followed instructions regarding fabrics, stitching and size specification.
- Aligned material under the presser foot of the machine and guided it through the machine while operating the pedal or lever that activated the needle.
Education
Certificate III Individual Support - Aged Care
Uniting Insitute of Education
Gerringong, NSW01-2022
Year 9 - Highschool
Oak Flats Highschool
Oak Flats03-1982
Skills
- Transporting patients
- Vital sign recording
- Observing responses
- Monitoring fluids
- Infection control procedures
- Care plan implementation
- Helping with medication
- Range of motion exercises
- Preparing meals
- Condition monitoring
- Collecting vital signs
- Documenting behaviors
- Collecting specimens
- Maintaining privacy
- Basic life support
- Feeding assistance
- Compassionate caregiver
- Mobility assistance
- Supporting personal needs
- General housekeeping
- Toileting assistance
- Family support and assistance
- Urinary catheter care
- Positioning patients
- Valid [state] driver's license
Affiliations
Walking,swimming,taking my grandkid's to the play ground
Timeline
Assistant in Nursing
Uniting
07.2018 - 01.2025
Catering Assistant
Ridgeview
02.2011 - 07.2018
Sewing Machinist
King Belambi
07.1987 - 09.1989
Machinist
White Wears Oak Flats
02.1982 - 07.1987
Certificate III Individual Support - Aged Care
Uniting Insitute of Education
Year 9 - Highschool
Oak Flats Highschool