Sharon Brecknell
Murrumba Downs ,QLD
Summary
Proven track record in compassionate caregiving and patient transportation, honed at Anglicare southern Queensland. Excelled in creating customized wellness plans, enhancing client health and wellbeing significantly. Demonstrated expertise in housekeeping and patient care, alongside exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and loyalty. Achieved notable improvements in client satisfaction and safety through diligent application of PPE usage and incident reporting.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Care Worker
Anglicare Southern Queensland
04.2010 - Current
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge by attending training sessions, workshops, and conferences related to the home care industry.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress by documenting observations, interventions, outcomes, and any identified issues.
- did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- 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.
- Assisted patients in meeting nutritional needs through meal planning, grocery shopping assistance, special dietary accommodations, and feeding support when necessary.
- Promoted a safe home environment by performing thorough housekeeping tasks and maintaining cleanliness standards.
- Supported client independence by providing transportation services to appointments, social events, and errands.
- Provided respite care services for family caregivers to ensure they had adequate time for self-care while maintaining confidence in the safety of their loved one''s care situation.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
Lifestyle Assistant
Anglicare Southern Queensland
04.2010 - Current
- Built strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and loyalty through excellent communication skills and consistent followups.
- Maintained strict confidentiality standards when handling sensitive client information, ensuring privacy and trustworthiness.
- Developed customized wellness plans to improve clients'' overall health and wellbeing.
- Organized special events and workshops for clients, promoting engagement and a sense of community among participants.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, using data-driven insights to adjust strategies as needed for optimal results.
- Drive the Bus to pick up Clients and take back to the Day Respite Centre.
Education
11 -
Sandgate District State High School
Deagon, QLDSkills
- Housekeeping tasks
- Patient Care
- First aid and safety
- Client documentation
- Meal Preparation
- Patient transportation
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Elderly Care
- Daily living assistance
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Patient Companionship
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
- Documentation
- Incident Reporting
- Client Transportation
- PPE Usage
- Elder Care
Certification
Certificate IV in Ageing Support.
Certificate IV in Leisure and Health.
Timeline
Home Care Worker
Anglicare Southern Queensland
04.2010 - Current
Lifestyle Assistant
Anglicare Southern Queensland
04.2010 - Current
11 -
Sandgate District State High School
Certificate IV in Ageing Support.
Certificate IV in Leisure and Health.
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