Hi, I’m
Sonia Hirvonen
Townsville,QLD
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care. Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
HCATownsville, Qld
Aged Care Worker
12.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting.
- Organised and monitored medication schedules for elderly clients.
- Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments.
- Maintained records of client care plans and progress notes.
- Assisted in developing individualised care plans for elderly clients.
- Prepared meals according to prescribed diets and nutrition plans.
- Reported any changes in health or behaviour to nursing staff members promptly.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving elderly clients.
- Encouraged independence by assisting with mobility issues and providing instruction on safety precautions.
Just Better CareTownsville, QLD
Disability Support Worker
07.2022 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop treatment plans for clients.
- Developed strategies to help individuals cope with their disability.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
Sapphire LivingTownsville, QLD
Disability Support Worker
12.2021 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
- Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
- Communicated regularly with families of disabled individuals regarding care plans and updates.
- Conducted assessments of client abilities and needs to create individualized care plans.
- Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
- Advised family members on how best to provide care for disabled loved ones.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Assisted individuals in performing wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
Abba CareTownsville, QLD
Disability Support Worker
06.2021 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop treatment plans for clients.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Developed strategies to help individuals cope with their disability.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
- Instructed clients on proper use of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers.
- Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
- Communicated regularly with families of disabled individuals regarding care plans and updates.
- Conducted assessments of client abilities and needs to create individualized care plans.
- Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
- Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
- Advised family members on how best to provide care for disabled loved ones.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Facilitated communication between nonverbal individuals using sign language or other methods.
The Good Shepherd Home Townsville , Qld
Aged Care Worker
11.2013 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting.
- Organised and monitored medication schedules for elderly clients.
- Maintained records of client care plans and progress notes.
- Assisted in developing individualised care plans for elderly clients.
- Prepared meals according to prescribed diets and nutrition plans.
- Reported any changes in health or behaviour to nursing staff members promptly.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving elderly clients.
- Encouraged independence by assisting with mobility issues and providing instruction on safety precautions.
- Helped with light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, dusting and cleaning bathrooms.
- Collaborated with family members to ensure that all client needs were met.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork, answering phones, scheduling appointments and ordering supplies.
- Assessed the physical condition of elderly patients during routine check-ups.
- Provided clients with emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted nurses with patient assessments, wound dressings and other medical procedures when needed.
- Provided recreational activities such as games, reading materials, music and outdoor walks.
- Ensured a safe environment by monitoring equipment use and checking fire safety systems regularly.
- Assisted with mobility needs and maintaining personal hygiene of students.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
Education
TAFE Queensland - PimlicoTownsville, QLD
Certificate III in Disability from Aged Care
06.2015
TAFE Queensland - PimlicoTownsville, QLD
Certificate III from Home & Community Care
06.2015
Spinifex State CollegeMount Isa, QLD
High School Diploma
12.1989
TAFE Queensland - PimlicoTownsville, QLD
Certificate III
Skills
- Incident Reporting
- HIPAA Compliance
- Meal Preparation
- Documentation
Timeline
Aged Care Worker
HCA
12.2022 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Just Better Care
07.2022 - 09.2022
Disability Support Worker
Sapphire Living
12.2021 - 02.2022
Disability Support Worker
Abba Care
06.2021 - 11.2021
Aged Care Worker
The Good Shepherd Home
11.2013 - 11.2021
TAFE Queensland - Pimlico
Certificate III in Disability from Aged Care
TAFE Queensland - Pimlico
Certificate III from Home & Community Care
Spinifex State College
High School Diploma
TAFE Queensland - Pimlico
Certificate III
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