Tara Gouraki
KILBURN,SA
Summary
Dedicated Personal-care-assistant with a proven track record at Regis Aged Care, enhancing client wellness through compassionate care and effective medication administration. Excelled in building trust and achieving nutritional objectives, significantly improving client satisfaction. Mentored new staff, showcasing leadership in care plan implementation and emotional support.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal-care-assistant
Regis Aged Care
01.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- 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 with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assist clients with medication management.
Support Worker
One Culture
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Mentored new support workers by providing guidance, sharing best practices, and modeling effective client-centered care techniques.
- Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
- Advocated for client rights and preferences in interactions with external service providers to ensure equitable access to necessary supports.
Education
Certificate III in Aged Care And Disability - Health Care
Global International
Adelaide, SA01.2023
Skills
- Grooming assistance
- Emotional Support
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Housekeeping tasks
- Behavior Management
- Compassionate Care
Timeline
Support Worker
One Culture
10.2023 - 07.2024
Personal-care-assistant
Regis Aged Care
01.2023 - Current
Certificate III in Aged Care And Disability - Health Care
Global International
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