Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Qualities
Other Attributes
References
Timeline
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Shannon Smith

Goulburn,NSW

Summary

Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing day to day tasks. Caring and passionate about improving the well-being of others. Very organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal and computer skills. Young and enthusiastic about life and what it has to offer.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Aged Care Worker

RFBI Masonic
03.2022 - Current
  • Assisted residents with daily living tasks, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Enhanced residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Accurate Progress documentation
  • Liaise with local GP's and other health professionals and attended ward rounds with the GP as required

Support Worker

Interchange
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
  • Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
  • Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
  • Documentation

Aged Care Worker

Viewhaven Lodge
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted residents with daily living tasks, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Promoted social interaction for isolated seniors through engaging group activities.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Provided emotional support to families during difficult times, offering reassurance and guidance.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans for each resident.
  • Ensured timely completion of required documentation, maintaining accuracy in medical records management systems.
  • Liaised effectively with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring comprehensive care coordination for each resident.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.


Home Care Worker

Upper Lachlan Community Care
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Maintained accurate records of client progress by documenting observations, interventions, outcomes, and any identified issues.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Contributed to patients'' wellbeing by assisting with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Facilitated social engagement for isolated clients through engaging activities and companionship services that improved overall quality of life.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.

Casual Cleaner

Maklin Cleaning
08.2018 - 08.2020
  • Enhanced workplace cleanliness by performing thorough daily cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
  • Removed trash, debris and other waste materials from premises.
  • Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
  • Cleaned and polished glass doors, mirrors and other surfaces to maintain professional appearance.
  • Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
  • Confirmed all cleaning tools and equipment were stored properly after use.
  • Maintained a well-organized storage area for cleaning supplies to ensure easy access and efficient use of materials.
  • Improved overall facility hygiene by sanitizing high-touch surfaces regularly to minimize the spread of germs.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by maintaining clean restrooms and public spaces in a timely manner.

Education

Certificate III - Individual Support Ageing - Aged Care

TAFE NSW
Goulburn
2023

Tertiary Preparation Certificate - Year 11 And 12

TAFE NSW
Goulburn
2018

Year 10 Certificate -

Crookwell High School
Crookwell, NSW
12.2017

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Work well in a team and or autonomously
  • Self-motivated with excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Multitasking and Organisation
  • Computer literate - experience in microsoft applications, Icare platform, emails, scanning, progress notes etc
  • First Aid and safety
  • Records Management, client documentation
  • Patient Assessments

Personal Qualities

  • Leadership Qualities
  • Caring and thoughtful
  • Happy disposition
  • Enthusiastic, keen to learn new skills and meet new people
  • Reliable and open minded

Other Attributes

  • 2019 RSA RGA Licence CCH10893596
  • 2016, Crookwell Community Mentoring Program, organised a 'colour run' raised $1700, donated it to the Australian Childhood Foundation
  • 2015 - 16, Assisted with Open Day at Crookwell High School (CHS)
  • 2015 - 16, Participated in representing CHS in the Anzac Parades
  • 2013, Peer Support Leader Crookwell Public School (CPS)
  • 2013, School House Captain CPS


References

Mary Borromeo

Registered Nurse

RFBI Masonic

email- nightfall_xyla03@yahoo.com.au

mobile- 0422012554


Arna Smith

Care Worker

RFBI Masonic

email- Arna-19761@hotmail.com

Mobile- 0409034440

Timeline

Support Worker

Interchange
05.2023 - 07.2023

Aged Care Worker

RFBI Masonic
03.2022 - Current

Aged Care Worker

Viewhaven Lodge
08.2021 - 05.2022

Home Care Worker

Upper Lachlan Community Care
08.2020 - 08.2021

Casual Cleaner

Maklin Cleaning
08.2018 - 08.2020

Certificate III - Individual Support Ageing - Aged Care

TAFE NSW

Tertiary Preparation Certificate - Year 11 And 12

TAFE NSW

Year 10 Certificate -

Crookwell High School

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