Tamara Sargent
Port Sorell,TAS
Summary
I have been a extended care assistant for the past 5 years, which i have really enjoyed and this has gave me knowledge about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping.
I work with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support.
Before aged care i was lucky enough to stay at home being a mum with my three beautiful children Denzil, Ruby and Pearl.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Extended Care Assistant
Melaleuca Nursing Home
East Devonport, TAS
12.2017 - Current
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
Pharmacy Assistant
Valley Road Pharmacy
Devonport, TAS
04.2004 - 10.2006
- Greeted customers and responded to questions with friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Answered telephones and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures.
- Merchandised over-the-counter goods and rotated stock.
- Received incoming supplies and stocked in correct locations.
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
- Assisted pharmacy staff with preparing medications and filling orders.
- Processed incoming drug orders by checking deliveries against paperwork and updating computer system.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions and refill instructions.
Pharmacy Assistant
Olde Tudor Pharmacy
Prospect TAS, TAS
03.2000 - 03.2002
- Greeted customers and responded to questions with friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Answered telephones and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures.
- Merchandised over-the-counter goods and rotated stock.
- Received incoming supplies and stocked in correct locations.
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
- Assisted pharmacy staff with preparing medications and filling orders.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Supported operations with filing, copying and faxing.
Education
Certificate III in Individual Support - Age Care And Home/ Community
TasTAFE
Devonport, TAS12.2017
Certificate3 in Community Pharmacy (WRP30102)
Jenard
Hobart, TAS08.2004
Certificate 2 in Retail Operations
Wilson Training Centre
Launceston, TAS03.2000
High School Diploma -
Prospect High School
Prospect, TAS12.1998
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Strong ethics, honest, dedicated, trustworthy and loyal
- A positive attitude
- Strong team work skills
- Excellent customer service and interaction
- Welcome and embrace change
- Excellent attention to detail
- Articulate, with excellent written and telephone communication skills
- Client Records Management
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Mobility Assistance
- Care Planning
- Attentive to People
- Supportive Personality
- Tasmania Drivers Licence
Interest and Hobbies
* Being a wonderful mother to my three children
* Family activities and weekend escapes
* Mountain bike riding
* Swimming
* Gardening
Timeline
Extended Care Assistant
Melaleuca Nursing Home
12.2017 - Current
Pharmacy Assistant
Valley Road Pharmacy
04.2004 - 10.2006
Pharmacy Assistant
Olde Tudor Pharmacy
03.2000 - 03.2002
Certificate III in Individual Support - Age Care And Home/ Community
TasTAFE
Certificate3 in Community Pharmacy (WRP30102)
Jenard
Certificate 2 in Retail Operations
Wilson Training Centre
High School Diploma -
Prospect High School