Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Job Application
Qualifications
Registrations
Purpose Of Role
Personal Information
Awards
Roles And Responsibilities
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Toniya Thomas

Coffs Harbour

Summary

Qualified Personal Care Assistant with solid background in providing compassionate and attentive care to clients. Supported daily living activities and personal hygiene, ensuring comfort and dignity. Demonstrated proficiency in communication and patience, fostering positive environment for clients.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

Polish Retirement Home
03.2024 - 12.2024
  • Provided emotional support for patients and families, helping them navigate difficult medical decisions and experiences.
  • Maintained accurate patient records, contributing to efficient care coordination and seamless transitions between providers.
  • Ensured a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining equipment cleanliness standards.

Personal Care Assistant

Opal Aged Care, (Wantirna View Care Community)
09.2023 - 12.2024
  • 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.
  • 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.

Ward

Elm Green Nursing Home
03.2020 - 07.2022

ICU (Intensive Care Unit)

Saifee Hospital
10.2012 - 01.2018

ICU (Intensive Care Unit)

Baptist Hospital Bangalore
04.2011 - 09.2012
  • Company Overview: A subsidiary of Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamilnadu, India
  • A subsidiary of Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamilnadu, India

ICCU (Intensive Cardiac Care Unit)

Escort Heart Centre
07.2009 - 08.2010

Education

Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery - Nursing

Dhanvantari Vidyaniketan School
Shimoga, Karnataka
01.2009

Plus Two -

Gvnt.H.S.S
Cheruthuruthi, Kerala
01.2005

SSLC -

Gvnt. High School
Karthikapuram, Kerala
01.2003

Skills

  • Grooming assistance
  • Emotional support
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • CPR certified
  • Compassionate care
  • Meal preparation
  • Direct patient care

Job Application

Personal Care Assistant, Nursing Home and ICU, 10 Years

Qualifications

Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery, Dhanvantari Vidyaniketan School of Nursing, Board of Karnataka, 2009, Basic Life Support (BLS), Baptist Hospital, Hebbal, Bangalore, 2012

Registrations

XVII-12513, 114915

Purpose Of Role

To maintain the highest quality of individualised care to services users within the Centre through the provision of a stimulating environment in which the emotional, social, physical and psychological needs of the individuals are met. To ensure that defined policies as laid down by Haven Bay are adhered to at all times. To act as a resource and support for the registered nurse in charge.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 27/09/1987
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Religion: Christian

Awards

Best critical care nurse award, 2017

Roles And Responsibilities

  • To assist in care provision in all aspects of the services users assessed needs.
  • Treat residents as individuals and respect their preferences and choices as far as possible.
  • Help residents to achieve independence where possible.
  • Assist residents in washing, dressing and undressing and ensure the highest standards of hygiene/personal care are maintained.
  • Carry out practical duties only when competent to do so.
  • Participate in the basic nursing care of the residents under the supervision of trained staff.
  • Assist residents with their toileting needs, including continence promotion.
  • Contribute to movement and mobilization of residents to maximise their physical wellbeing and comfort.
  • Assist residents with menu selection and with the preparation and serving of meals and drinks.
  • Help with the admission and discharge of residents, including listing of resident's property/clothing.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality regarding resident's particulars.
  • Change beds, tidy resident's room and carry out light cleaning duties as required.
  • Report immediately to the nurse in charge, any accident or untoward incident.
  • Liaise with residents' relatives to ensure clients have sufficient clothes, personal toiletries etc.
  • Bring to the attention of the Management any deficits noted within the unit.
  • Assist with activities within the Centre.
  • Help maintain a safe environment for staff, residents and visitors.

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.

Languages

Hindi
Professional Working
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

Polish Retirement Home
03.2024 - 12.2024

Personal Care Assistant

Opal Aged Care, (Wantirna View Care Community)
09.2023 - 12.2024

Ward

Elm Green Nursing Home
03.2020 - 07.2022

ICU (Intensive Care Unit)

Saifee Hospital
10.2012 - 01.2018

ICU (Intensive Care Unit)

Baptist Hospital Bangalore
04.2011 - 09.2012

ICCU (Intensive Cardiac Care Unit)

Escort Heart Centre
07.2009 - 08.2010

Plus Two -

Gvnt.H.S.S

SSLC -

Gvnt. High School

Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery - Nursing

Dhanvantari Vidyaniketan School
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