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Tennile Taylor

Whyalla,SA

Summary

I am a dedicated compassionate Aged Care and Disability Support Worker with proven skills in client advocacy, medication administration, and effective communication. I am committed to enhancing client independence and well-being through compassionate support and teamwork. I am a reliable personal care professional bringing several years of experience in personal care assistant roles. Skilled in addressing and assisting with the daily needs for clients at varying stages of life.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Centacare Catholic Community Services
Whyalla, South Australia
08.2022 - Current
  • Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
  • Medication Administration
  • Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
  • Developed and maintained supportive relationships with clients and their families.
  • Facilitated recreational activities to promote social engagement among clients.
  • Participated in training sessions to improve skills and knowledge in disability support.
  • Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
  • Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
  • Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks tailored to clients requirements.
  • Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
  • Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
  • Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
  • Supervised other workers and caregivers providing services to clients.
  • Training of new employees
  • SIL House experience - All shifts incl active / passive nights.
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to respond to emergency situations in a calm, professional manner.

Aged Care Worker

Helping Hand
Whyalla, South Australia
10.2017 - Current
  • Assist clients with all day-to-day personal hygiene care needs.
  • Assist clients with daily living activities, promoting independence, dignity, and choice.
  • Medication administration.
  • Ability to maintain accurate records of client interactions and all care provided.
  • Ability to report any observed changes of clients to nursing staff promptly.
  • Ability to respond to emergency situations involving clients, in a calm professional manner.
  • Assisted nursing staff with client assessments, wound dressings and other medical procedures when needed.
  • Ability to communicate with clients and families effectively.
  • Extensive experience with Dementia ,care Palliative Care and High care needs clients.
  • Ability to identify the needs of clients promptly and efficiently.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to prioritize and organize tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Ability to adapt and work all shifts as required

Education

Certificate - Individual Support III ( Ageing )

TAFE SA
SA
09-2017

Individual Support ( Disability )

TAFE SA
SA
09-2017

Stuart High School
Whyalla, SA
01-1999

Skills

  • Excellent communication and listening skills
  • Ability to work with a team, also independently
  • Ability to adapt and respond promptly and professionally in an unpredicted / emergency situations with clients
  • Ability to maintain a safe working environment for clients and staff
  • Task prioritization and time management skills
  • Client advocacy
  • Training and supervision of new staff
  • Medication administration
  • Promote personal care
  • Documentation/charting
  • Client progress monitoring
  • Wound dressing support
  • Collaboration with other medical services
  • Experienced shift worker, flexible
  • Manual handling
  • Palliative care
  • Dementia care
  • Continence care
  • Housekeeping
  • Meal preparation
  • Mobility assistance
  • Fall prevention
  • Activity planning
  • Feeding assistance

Certification

  • Current Full License
  • Medication Administration
  • Manual Handling
  • NDIS Clearances
  • Clinical Essential Training
  • Safer De-escalation training
  • Epilepsy Awareness and Emergency Medication Administration for Seizures
  • Alcohol and other Drugs training
  • Wicking - Understanding Dementia ( Online for University of Tasmania )

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Centacare Catholic Community Services
08.2022 - Current

Aged Care Worker

Helping Hand
10.2017 - Current

Certificate - Individual Support III ( Ageing )

TAFE SA

Individual Support ( Disability )

TAFE SA

Stuart High School

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