Sarah Drummond
Brisbane,Australia
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Worker with extensive experience at Hummingbird House, specializing in patient safety monitoring and end-of-life care. Demonstrates a proven ability to enhance client relationships and manage comprehensive care plans, prioritising patient comfort and dignity. Committed to upholding privacy and confidentiality while providing exceptional support in demanding environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Worker
Hummingbird House -Children’s Hospice
Brisbane, QLD
09.2020 - Current
- Facilitated personal care to ensure comfort and hygiene.
- Offer comprehensive support services to guests and their relatives.
- Managed care for patients with seizure and dystonia disorders.
- Maintaining accurate medical documentation.
- Provided support to guests during hydrotherapy in the pool.
- Balanced exercise routines with leisure pursuits.
- Delivered compassionate nursing services in palliative settings.
- Followed communication procedures, guidelines and policies.
- Maintained relationships with clients through regular communication.
- Collaborated with family support team.
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working With Children (WWC) Check
- Current drivers license
Patient Care Assistant
Greenslopes Private Hospital
Brisbane, QLD
01.2016 - 12.2020
- Provided support for patient hygiene activities such as showering, sponging and using the toilet.
- Delivered comfort and understanding to families dealing with healthcare challenges.
- Create a tranquil environment and engage patients in activities as distractions.
- Performed various tasks related to meal services and catering.
- Regularly restocked supplies to maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Efficiently relayed updates and problems to a Registered Nurse.
- Documentation; fluid balance charting, visual observations etc
Allied Health Assistant
Greenslopes Private Hospital
Brisbane, QLD
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Supported the improvement of patient mobility by working directly with Physiotherapists.
- Collaborated with Occupational therapists to support patients with prescribed exercises.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment used during treatments.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Education
Certificate III - Health Care
Health Service Assistance
Brisbane, QLD07.2016
Skills
- Time management
- Patient safety monitoring
- Privacy and confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Client relationship management
- Behavioral management
- Secretion management
- Stoma care
Certification
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working With Children (WWC) Check
- Current drivers license
- CPR and First aid
Additional Information
True, Available upon request
Timeline
Personal Care Worker
Hummingbird House -Children’s Hospice
09.2020 - Current
Allied Health Assistant
Greenslopes Private Hospital
06.2019 - 12.2019
Patient Care Assistant
Greenslopes Private Hospital
01.2016 - 12.2020
Certificate III - Health Care
Health Service Assistance
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