Sonia Kriss
Coraki,NSW
Summary
Accomplished Aged Care Worker and Training Coordinator with a proven track record at BaptistCare, enhancing patient wellness and staff development. Expert in dementia care and effective communication, I've significantly improved training compliance and patient care standards. Demonstrates compassionate care alongside strong time management skills, achieving goals efficiently and empathetically.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Aged Care Worker
Pearl Home Services
09.2023 - 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.
Care Supervisor
BaptistCare Mid Richmond Centre
06.2015 - 06.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through empathetic listening and compassionate communication techniques.
- Assessed clients and developed plans to meet needs.
- Medication administration and assistance
- Wound management
- Dr clinic
- Palliative care
- Overseeing care staff and supporting them when needed
Training Coordinator
Baptistcare
03.2016 - 11.2020
- Maintained accurate records of employee participation in training events, tracking progress towards learning objectives.
- Collaborated with department managers to design customized training plans aligned with organizational goals.
- Coordinated logistics for training events, including scheduling facilities, securing necessary equipment, and managing participant registration.
- Provided ongoing coaching and mentoring support for employees seeking professional growth and development.
- Assessing staff manual handling techniques.
- Medication assessments.
- Roll out of the new Aged Care Standards.
- SIRS training.
- Sending out mandatory education and following up.
- Documentation in order for accreditation.
- Organising staff training as per schedule.
- Putting results into training system.
- Meeting training needs in a timely manner.
Education
Certificate IV - Aged Care
Tafe NSW
Lismore, NSW09.2013
Certificate III - Aged Care
Lismore Tafe
Lismore, NSW06.2011
Skills
- Toileting support
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Dementia Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Compassionate Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Elderly Exercise Programs
- Palliative Care
- Pressure area care
- Bathing Assistance
- Oral hygiene maintenance
- Physical therapy support
- Continence Care
- Nutrition management
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Time Management
- Verbal and written communication skills
Timeline
Aged Care Worker
Pearl Home Services
09.2023 - Current
Training Coordinator
Baptistcare
03.2016 - 11.2020
Care Supervisor
BaptistCare Mid Richmond Centre
06.2015 - 06.2023
Certificate IV - Aged Care
Tafe NSW
Certificate III - Aged Care
Lismore Tafe
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