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Shan Boekelman

Agnes Water,QLD
Shan Boekelman

Summary

Compassionate and reliable Carer with extensive experience at NDIS, enhancing patient well-being through personalized care plans and emotional support. Skilled in medication administration and relationship building, I foster trust and dignity while ensuring safety and comfort for clients. Committed to improving quality of life through attentive and empathetic care.

Overview

4
years of professional experience

Work History

NDIS

Carer
07.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Used adaptive equipment like lifts walkers wheelchairs safely efficiently improving accessibility mobility independence.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, documenting progress and any changes in condition.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care strategies for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Implemented safety measures to prevent falls, accidents, and injuries within the home environment.
  • Delivered personal hygiene assistance including bathing grooming dressing feeding toileting all while maintaining client privacy respect.
  • Developed recreational activities tailored to individual interests, enhancing overall quality of life for clients in care settings or at home environments.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families, fostering strong relationships built on trust and empathy.
  • Transported patients to appointments and social activities, ensuring punctual arrival and a comfortable experience en route.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Responded to patient emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action and notifying relevant professionals when necessary.
  • Enhanced quality of life for clients through personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Administered medications accurately, ensuring proper dosage and timely intake.
  • Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare providers, advocating for the best possible care solutions.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Managed nutritional needs of patients by preparing meals, monitoring food intake, and adjusting diets as necessary.
  • Conducted regular assessments of patients'' physical and mental status, communicating findings to medical staff as needed.
  • Provided end-of-life care with compassion and dignity allowing clients to pass away peacefully in their preferred setting.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
  • Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
  • Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
  • Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.

Eco Camp

Labourer
07.2021 - 07.2022

Job overview

  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
  • Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.
  • Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
  • Demonstrated flexibility with shifting responsibilities based on project needs, contributing to overall productivity levels.
  • Maintained high-quality workmanship through attention to detail and adherence to industry standards.
  • Supported construction projects by assisting with heavy equipment operations and manual labor tasks.
  • Upheld company reputation for quality workmanship through dedication to best practices within the laborer role.
  • Delivered consistent results under challenging weather conditions or other external factors affecting productivity.
  • Ensured safety compliance through regular inspection of tools and equipment, reporting any issues promptly.
  • Mitigated potential hazards with thorough site cleanup efforts at the end of each workday.
  • Facilitated timely project completions by consistently meeting deadlines for assigned tasks.
  • Bolstered team morale with a positive attitude and willingness to help others when needed.
  • Assisted in reducing material waste by accurately measuring, cutting, and assembling materials as needed.
  • Enhanced project timelines by collaborating effectively with team members on various tasks.
  • Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
  • Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.

Skills

  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Confidentiality and privacy
  • Emotional resilience
  • Professional boundaries
  • Hygiene maintenance
  • Housekeeping
  • Physical strength
  • Assisting with mobility
  • Transportation assistance
  • Meal preparation
  • Patience and tact
  • Nutrition
  • Observational skills
  • Health and dignity assurance
  • First aid and CPR
  • Relationship building
  • Daily living assistance
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Compassionate care
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • First aid and safety
  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Emotional support
  • Behavioral management
  • Flexible schedule
  • Medication administration
  • Documentation
  • Compassionate communication
  • Strong ethics
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Patient care
  • Language fluency
  • Elderly care
  • Flexible schedule and availability
  • Client documentation
  • Medical records management
  • Dementia care
  • Problem-solving
  • Basic housekeeping
  • Medication and appointment reminders
  • Direct patient care
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Mobility assistance
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • COVID-19 safety policies
  • Incident reporting
  • Care plan management
  • Special needs care
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Indirect patient care
  • Care plan assessment
  • Patient assessments
  • Supportive companionship
  • Physical therapy support
  • Chronic disease management
  • Medication management
  • Patient companionship
  • Patient management
  • Behavior redirection
  • Client transportation
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Incapacitation care
  • Heavy lifting
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Active listening
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Safety awareness
  • Social interaction
  • Conflict resolution
  • Patient advocacy
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Disability support
  • Stress management

Timeline

Carer

NDIS
07.2022 - Current

Labourer

Eco Camp
07.2021 - 07.2022

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