Tahlia Mazurak
Perth,WA
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Aide with experience in providing support to elderly and disabled clients in home settings. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, medication management, and mobility support. Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with clients, enhancing their comfort and quality of life. Contributed to positive changes in clients' health and well-being through attentive care and emotional support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Aged Care Worker
Tahlia’s Care
Perth, Wa
08.2015 - Current
- 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.
- Conducted home visits to assess the needs of elderly clients.
- Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments.
- Assisted in developing individualised care plans for elderly clients.
- Reported any changes in health or behaviour to nursing staff members promptly.
- Encouraged independence by assisting with mobility issues and providing instruction on safety precautions.
- 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 recreational activities such as games, reading materials, music and outdoor walks.
- Assisted nurses with patient assessments, wound dressings and other medical procedures when needed.
Disability Support Worker
Tahlia’s Care
Perth , WA
04.2014 - Current
- 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 whom it concerned.
- Built trusting relationships with clients that provided stepping stones to further their independence & progress.
- Developed strategies to help individuals cope with their disability.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
- 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.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Facilitated communication between nonverbal individuals using sign language or other methods.
Education
Year 12 -
Governor Stirling
Perth11-2013
Skills
- Dementia Care
- Activity Planning
- Palliative Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Companionship
- Behavioural Management
- Documentation
- Care Plan Adherence
- Incident Reporting
- Medical Records Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Disability Support
- First aid and safety
- Case Management
Certifications
- Currently completing Cert ||| In disability & aged care.
- Hold current police clearance
- First Aid certificate
Timeline
Private Aged Care Worker
Tahlia’s Care
08.2015 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Tahlia’s Care
04.2014 - Current
Year 12 -
Governor Stirling