Taaraman Marea
Casterton
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.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Edgarley
Casterton
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Provided companionship to elderly and disabled clients in their homes or other residential facilities.
- Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and provided transportation services when necessary.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted in feeding when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of client care activities on computerized systems for charting purposes.
- Assessed changes in condition or behavior of the client which may require further medical attention.
- Utilized adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or canes as needed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members regarding plan of care for each client.
- Developed individual plans of care based on assessment findings and physician orders.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
Personal Care Assistant
Warrigal
Goulburn
05.2020 - 12.2023
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Provided companionship to elderly and disabled clients in their homes or other residential facilities.
- Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and provided transportation services when necessary.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted in feeding when needed.
- Assisted physical therapists with exercises designed to increase strength, coordination, balance and flexibility.
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
- Educated family members about proper techniques for caring for the client at home.
- Reported any observed changes in mental status or physical condition to supervisor immediately.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
Housekeeping Room Attendant
Oat Oakley
Hamilton
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Cleaned guest rooms, including vacuuming carpets and dusting furniture.
- Maintained cleaning cart with supplies, such as fresh linens and towels.
- Checked rooms to ensure they met standards for cleanliness and tidiness.
- Provided guests with information on hotel services and room features.
- Followed safety procedures when using chemical cleaners and power equipment.
- Reported any maintenance issues or damage found in the guest rooms to supervisor.
- Responded promptly to requests from guests and other departments.
- Stocked linen closets with appropriate supplies for housekeeping staff use.
- Organized storage areas for efficient access to materials and supplies.
- Assisted in laundry operations when needed by sorting linens and loading machines.
- Empty wastebaskets; replace trash bags; transport trash containers to designated disposal area.
- Kept up-to-date records of items cleaned in each room.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chevalier College
11-2014
Associate of Arts -
ST Joseph College
10-2011
Skills
- Care plan implementation
- Medication Management
- Compassionate patient care
- Housekeeping
- Patient Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Meal Preparation
- Patient Assessments
- Toileting assistance
- CPR Certified
- Meal Planning
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Edgarley
01.2024 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Warrigal
05.2020 - 12.2023
Housekeeping Room Attendant
Oat Oakley
12.2018 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Chevalier College
Associate of Arts -
ST Joseph College
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