Brooke Kay
Toowoomba
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate caregiver with extensive experience in Nursing Home, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through personalized support and effective communication. Committed to maintaining a safe environment while fostering independence and emotional support for individuals with diverse needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Homecare Worker
Churches Of Christ
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Administered medications according to established care plans and guidelines.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and reported changes to supervisors.
- Adapted quickly to changing client needs, demonstrating flexibility in caregiving approaches.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress by documenting observations, interventions, outcomes, and any identified issues.
- Supported client independence by providing transportation services to appointments, social events, and errands.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Assistant in Nursing
Brodibb Nursing Home
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Supported nursing team in executing care plans for diverse patient needs.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Food Service Assistant
Brodribb Nursing Home
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted in food preparation and presentation, ensuring compliance with health standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas for optimal efficiency.
- Supported team members during peak service hours to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Executed inventory management tasks, tracking supplies and minimizing waste effectively.
Disability Support Worker
Department Of Communities, Disability Services And Seniors
03.2019 - 09.2021
- Provided personalized support to individuals with disabilities, enhancing daily living skills and independence.
- Developed and implemented tailored care plans based on individual needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care and support for clients.
- Monitored client progress, documenting changes in behaviour and communicating effectively with families.
Disability Support Worker
Yellow Bridge
09.2016 - 01.2019
- Coordinated individualized care plans to enhance client well-being and independence.
- Provided emotional support and companionship, fostering positive relationships with clients.
- Implemented daily living skills training, improving clients' self-sufficiency and confidence.
- Monitored client progress, documenting changes in behaviour and health status accurately.
Education
Certificate 3 Individual Support
Akadia
Akadia Training01-2022
Certificate IV in Disability
TAFE QLD
QLD01-2020
Certificate 3 in Disability
Akadia Training
Toowoomba, QLD01-2018
Skills
- Compassionate caregiving
- Housekeeping tasks
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- First aid and safety
- Housekeeping
- Client documentation
- Meal preparation
- Mobility support
- Emotional support
Certification
first aid and cpr
medication training
Timeline
Homecare Worker
Churches Of Christ
07.2024 - 07.2025
Assistant in Nursing
Brodibb Nursing Home
10.2022 - 04.2024
Food Service Assistant
Brodribb Nursing Home
10.2021 - 10.2022
Disability Support Worker
Department Of Communities, Disability Services And Seniors
03.2019 - 09.2021
Disability Support Worker
Yellow Bridge
09.2016 - 01.2019
Certificate 3 Individual Support
Akadia
Certificate IV in Disability
TAFE QLD
Certificate 3 in Disability
Akadia Training