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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, NSW
01-2022

Year 9 - Highschool

Oak Flats Highschool
Oak Flats
03-1982

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

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