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Teeta Jordan

Support Care Worker
Bondi

Summary

Experienced Dementia Care Worker with 8+ years of providing person-centered care to individuals with dementia. Skilled in supporting daily living activities, managing behavioral changes, and creating a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment. Able to build trusting relationships with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and improve quality of life. Trained in dementia-specific communication strategies, risk assessment, and safeguarding protocols. Committed to promoting dignity, independence, and emotional well-being in memory care settings.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Dementia Support Care Worker

Personal Clients
10.2017 - Current
  • Accompanying clients to appointments and social activities
  • Monitoring and reporting changes in clients' health or behavior
  • Providing emotional support for individuals and their families
  • Supporting personal development, hobbies, and interests
  • Communicating frequently with the clients so as to be able to identify their needs and attend to them accordingly
  • Making sure that appointments are made and adhered to with clients ' physicians as at when due
  • Being responsible for the well-being and safety of patients under care
  • Interacting respectfully with clients and their relatives (if the need arises)
  • Keep all matters related to patients or their families confidential at all times
  • Extend support/care period if the need arises
  • Implement strategies for managing challenging behaviors in patients with dementia or other cognitive impairments.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Deliver compassionate end-of-life care, providing comfort and support to patients and their families during difficult times.
  • Support clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Direct clients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
  • Communicate regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
  • Develop and implemented care plans for clients.
  • Provide administrative services to clients.

Support Care Worker (Dementia Unit)

Montefiore Aged Care
10.2018 - 06.2024
  • Monitoring and reporting changes in clients' health or behavior
  • Provide emotional support and companionship to clients, building trust and improving overall wellbeing.
  • Enhance client well-being by providing personalized care and support tailored to individual needs.
  • Offer respite care services for family members needing temporary relief while caring for their loved one.
  • Facilitate group activities that fostered social interaction among residents within assisted living communities.
  • Deliver compassionate end-of-life care, providing comfort and support to patients and their families during difficult times.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop customized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Remain alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Develop strong relationships with clients families, keeping them informed about progress and addressing concerns as needed.
  • Support personal development, hobbies, and interests
  • Communicate frequently with the clients so as to be able to identify their needs and attend to them accordingly
  • Keep all matters related to patients or their families confidential at all times
  • Extend support/care period if the need arises
  • Implement strategies for managing challenging behaviors in clients with dementia.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Monitor client health, reporting any changes or concerns promptly.
  • Assist clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.

Skills

    Compassionate care

    Dependable and responsible

    Behavioral management

    Dementia and elderly care

    Transportation assistance

    Client confidentiality

    Compassionate care

Certification

Police Check

Timeline

Support Care Worker (Dementia Unit)

Montefiore Aged Care
10.2018 - 06.2024

Dementia Support Care Worker

Personal Clients
10.2017 - Current

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