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Teena Hanson

Teena Hanson

North West,Tasmania

Summary

Dedicated Individual Support Worker driven to utilize skills to benefit individuals in need of extra support. Clean driving record and current license along with a compassionate and open approach. Caring adept at working with supported individuals. Knowledgeable about diverse job proficiencies and necessary coping skills for social situations. Prepared to offer years of experience to new position with room for advancement. Focused on improving client lives through high-quality support and patient instruction. Proficient in life, financial and social skills that help clients integrate into the community and life fuller lives. Dedicated to serving individuals with special needs with utmost respect and consideration. Deep passion to help guide clients to full potential. Monitor behaviors of clients and encourage to participate in appropriate activities as noted within plan of care. Provide assisted daily living skills to deliver proper care. Caring and empathetic with considerable experience in assisting people with disabilities. Certified in medication administration and ensures that consumers take prescribed medicines and receive adequate nutrition. Administered treatments, make beds, cook meals, handle laundry, and run errands.

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

Synovum
01.2021 - 08.2025
  • 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.
  • Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Maintained current knowledge of best practices in personal care through ongoing professional development opportunities.

Personal Care Assistant

One Care
08.2023 - 01.2025
  • Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Supported clients'' mental health by actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate companionship during challenging times.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Prevented injuries through diligent observation of the environment and prompt intervention when needed during mobility assistance tasks.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans addressing each client''s specific needs.
  • Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.

Support Worker

Possability
2019 - 10.2021
  • Coordinated appointments for clients with healthcare providers to promote consistent access to essential medical services.
  • Promoted independence among clients through skill-building exercises and goal-setting initiatives.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, effectively de-escalating challenging situations while maintaining client safety.
  • Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.

Disability Support Worker

Glen Haven
12.2019 - 03.2021
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
  • Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
  • Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
  • Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.

Community Services Support Worker

Family Based Care North West
06.2009 - 11.2019
  • 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.
  • Mentored new support workers by providing guidance, sharing best practices, and modeling effective client-centered care techniques.
  • Assisted clients with personal care tasks, preserving their dignity and promoting independence.
  • Safeguarded client well-being by monitoring health conditions, administering medications, and reporting any changes to appropriate medical professionals.

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Smithton High School
Smithton, TAS
11.1989

Skills

  • Spreadsheet development
  • Valid full drivers license
  • Daily living support
  • Budgeting
  • Medication Administration - HLTPS006
  • Meal Preparation
  • Skill Development
  • Personal Care
  • Training and mentoring
  • Team Building
  • MOOC Course - Understanding dementia
  • Dementia Essentials
  • Certificate 4 in Individual Support - Currently studying
  • Certificate 3 in Community Services and Cleaning Operations
  • Current First Aid and CPR
  • Current Working with vulnerable people card and police check
  • Manual handling / back care
  • Current Infection Control Training - Covid 19
  • Certificate of completion - Worker NDIS Induction Module
  • Certificate of completion - Food Safety Training
  • Certificate of Completion - NDIS Worker Orientation Module
  • Certificate of attendance - Palliative Care
  • Statement of Attainment - Provide support to people living with dementia
  • Certificate of Appreciation - Mentoring and buddying Skills
  • Certificate of Completion - NDIS Restrictive Practices Module

Certification

Spark for life Education module

Advanced Care Planning

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

One Care
08.2023 - 01.2025

Personal Care Assistant

Synovum
01.2021 - 08.2025

Disability Support Worker

Glen Haven
12.2019 - 03.2021

Community Services Support Worker

Family Based Care North West
06.2009 - 11.2019

High School Diploma - undefined

Smithton High School

Support Worker

Possability
2019 - 10.2021

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