Saoirse O'Sullivan
Scarborough,QLD
Summary
Dedicated Personal Care Assistant with expertise in providing compassionate support, effective communication, and time management. Committed to enhancing client wellbeing through personalised care and community engagement. Skilled in building trust with clients and ensuring their comfort, safety, and dignity. Strong communicator with a passion for supporting older adults to maintain independence and quality of life.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Superior Home Health Services
Northlakes , QLD
06.2024 - Current
- Assist clients with comprehensive personal care duties, including showering, feeding and medication assistance while observing client wellbeing and escalating client deterioration
- Provide one on one companionship, emotional support and social engagement to reduce isolation and enhance wellbeing. Supporting clients with transport to appointments, social outings, community programs and recreational activities
- Implement palliative care and end of life care plans for community based clients, monitoring conditions and changes, providing comfort focused interventions, and collaborating with clinical teams to ensure optimal quality of life
Support Worker
BallyCara
Scarborough , QLD
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs such as showering, grooming, toileting and feeding
- Monitored client wellbeing and reported any changes or concerns to relevant staff members. Learned relevant documentation and reporting skills
- Supported clients' social, physical and emotional needs to help integrate into local community. Supported clients in transporting to appointments and recreational activities
Aged Care Student
Seabrae Manor
Rothwell, QLD
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted residents with their activities of daily living in an aged care setting. Maintained cleanliness and organisation of common areas and residents rooms
- Supported recreational activities and social events for resident engagement
- Learnt how to use effective hoisting and using sera stedy to assist residents with mobility, transfers and daily activities
Education
Certificate - Ageing And Disability Support
Sage Education
Kippa-Ring, QLD09-2023
Skills
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Client rapport
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Superior Home Health Services
06.2024 - Current
Support Worker
BallyCara
09.2023 - 06.2024
Aged Care Student
Seabrae Manor
07.2023 - 08.2023
Certificate - Ageing And Disability Support
Sage Education