Takinuku Toroma
Clayton,VIC
Summary
Devoted personal care professional skilled in fostering client health and convenience through assisting with daily activities and health needs. Driven to promote healthy habits to encourage client well-being by demonstrating healthy habits. Dedicated to applying emerging techniques to derive best possible outcomes. Reliable personal care professional bringing several years of experience in personal care assistant roles. Skilled in addressing physical and mental disabilities and monitoring needs for convalescent patients. Trusted to care for patients at varying stages of life. Outgoing Direct Care Worker experienced with patients with disabilities and acute ailments. Well-versed in assisting patients with daily living tasks. Committed to improving patient well-being through personal care and interactive engagement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Pioneers Lodge Nursing Home
Griffith , NSW
2012.05 - 2022.06
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members regarding plan of care for each client.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted in feeding when needed.
- Encouraged independence by helping clients develop self-care skills such as meal preparation or personal hygiene tasks.
- Participated in recreational activities with clients such as reading books, playing cards or board games.
- Reported any observed changes in mental status or physical condition to supervisor immediately.
- Administered medication under supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
- Maintained accurate records of client care activities on computerized systems for charting purposes.
- Assisted physical therapists with exercises designed to increase strength, coordination, balance and flexibility.
- Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and respiration rate for the patient's health status.
- Educated family members about proper techniques for caring for the client at home.
- Developed individual plans of care based on assessment findings and physician orders.
- 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.
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
- 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.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Met with various caregivers to promote continuous professional development and implement quality treatment strategies.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Coordinated patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses and communicated treatment steps to patients.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Completed scheduled patient check-ins and progress reports for clients.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
Education
Assist Clients With Medication
Western Riverina Community College
Griffith, NSW2016-04
Administer And Monitor Medications
Western Riverina Community College
Griffith, NSW2016-04
Some College (No Degree) - Age Care Cert III
TAFE
Griffith, NSW2014-07
First Aid
TAFE
Griffith, NSW2014-02
Recognise Healthy Body System
Western Riverina Community College
Griffith, NSWSkills
- Compassionate patient care
- Housekeeping
- Care plan implementation
- Medication Management
- Behavior Management
- Patient Management
- Client rapport
- Direct Patient Care
- Incapacitation care
- Adaptable under pressure
- Chronic Disease Management
- Household organization
- Toileting assistance
- Range of motion exercises
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Patient Assessments
- Observational skills
- Behavior redirection
- First-aid and CPR
- Adaptive equipment use
- Emotional Support
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Medication Administration
- CPR Certified
- Stress Management
- Compassionate Care
- Client Relationship Management
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Pioneers Lodge Nursing Home
2012.05 - 2022.06
Assist Clients With Medication
Western Riverina Community College
Administer And Monitor Medications
Western Riverina Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Age Care Cert III
TAFE
First Aid
TAFE
Recognise Healthy Body System
Western Riverina Community College
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