Shryses Marie O'Donnell
Melton,VIC
Summary
Professional caregiver with strong expertise in providing compassionate and efficient assistance to individuals. Skilled in personal hygiene care, meal preparation, and mobility support. Known for teamwork, reliability, and adaptability in dynamic environments. Adept at maintaining positive and supportive atmosphere, ensuring comfort and dignity for all.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
WARRINA AGE CARE
New Gisborne, VIC
01.2016 - 10.2025
- Training new staff
- ACFI documenting
- Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
- Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Administered medications as prescribed, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Promoted social interaction among residents within a long-term care facility which enhanced overall quality of life.
- Provided respite care for family caregivers, allowing them to rest and recharge while ensuring the continued well-being of their loved one.
- Performed wound care and dressing changes, facilitating timely healing and recovery.
- Supported the physical therapy process by guiding patients through prescribed exercises under therapist supervision.
Support Worker
Crewther
Melton, VIC
10.2024 - Current
- Duties include personal care (ADLS), mobility care and cooking, house duties.
- 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.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Safeguarded client well-being by monitoring health conditions, administering medications, and reporting any changes to appropriate medical professionals.
- Coordinated appointments for clients with healthcare providers to promote consistent access to essential medical services.
- Adapted quickly to changing work environments while maintaining high levels of productivity and professionalism under pressure.
PCA
ABLE CARE
Bendigo, VIC
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
Education
Certificate III - Age Care, Home And Community Care
Guide Star
Saint Albans, VIC2016
Skills
- Housekeeping tasks
- Daily living support
- Health and safety awareness
- Emotional support
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Mobility assistance
- Behavioral support
- Meal preparation
- Cultural sensitivity
- Empathy and patience
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Support Worker
Crewther
10.2024 - Current
PCA
WARRINA AGE CARE
01.2016 - 10.2025
PCA
ABLE CARE
01.2015 - 01.2016
Certificate III - Age Care, Home And Community Care
Guide Star