Susana Tulafono

Personal Care Worker

RSL Bolton Clarke

Longreach, Queensland

09.2021 - Current

Administered medications to clients in accordance with physician instructions.
Maintained accurate documentation of client care services provided daily.
Provided companionship to elderly or disabled individuals in their homes or other residential facilities.
Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry and changing bed linens.
Provided education about proper hygiene techniques to ensure optimal health outcomes.
Monitored client health conditions and reported any changes to the appropriate personnel.
Assisted clients with various activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming, and toileting.
Organized recreational activities for clients such as games, movies, outings.
Acted as an advocate for patients' rights within the healthcare system.
Assisted clients with mobility issues using wheelchairs, walkers, canes.
Collaborated with members of the interdisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, therapists and social workers regarding patient care.
Cleaned and sanitized client living areas on a regular basis.
Observed safety protocols when providing personal care services to clients.
Transported clients to medical appointments, errands, and social events.
Answered patient calls promptly and assisted them with requests as necessary.
Developed individualized service plans based on each client's needs and preferences.
Encouraged patients to adhere to treatment plans prescribed by healthcare professionals.
Provided emotional support and encouragement to assist clients with coping with physical or mental disabilities.
Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
Coordinated patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses and communicated treatment steps to patients.
Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
Met with various caregivers to promote continuous professional development and implement quality treatment strategies.
Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Personal Care Worker

Support Worker

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

ICT SS00046- Digital Literacy

ICT 101 - Operating A Personal Computer

NDIS Worker

Assist Client With Medication

Skills

Timeline

Personal Care Worker

Support Worker

Certificate III in Individual Support

ICT SS00046- Digital Literacy

ICT 101 - Operating A Personal Computer

NDIS Worker

Assist Client With Medication

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