Tracey Michelle Phister
Summary
To provide effective person centred care to all clientele and work within a professional team to obtain new skills and knowledge while I am completing my Diploma in Nursing (April 2025 Graduation) Strong communicator with excellent organizational and time management skills. Efficiently manages multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines. Possesses excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think and act quickly to find creative solutions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant in Nursing
Brodribb Home Inc
01.2020 - Current
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Personal Care Assistant
Lutheran Services (Salem/ Nothridge)
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- 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.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Support worker/Personal Carer
Integrated Living Australia
11.2018 - 07.2019
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical and job skills.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Hotel Service/Kitchen Assistant
Lutheran Services (Salem)
09.2010 - 11.2018
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Accepted opportunities to learn new skills, improve performance and cross-train for other positions.
- Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Maintained swift pace of work to meet business demands for cleaning and supplies storage.
Education
Skills
- I have strong communicative and interpersonal skills
- I can effectively work in a team or self-guided
- Compassionate caregiving
- Time management
- Patient Management
- Behaviour Management
- Behaviour Redirection
- Client Rapport
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Effective communication
Affiliations
QNMU member
References
Available on request.
Timeline
Assistant in Nursing
Brodribb Home Inc
01.2020 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Lutheran Services (Salem/ Nothridge)
07.2019 - 01.2020
Support worker/Personal Carer
Integrated Living Australia
11.2018 - 07.2019
Hotel Service/Kitchen Assistant
Lutheran Services (Salem)
09.2010 - 11.2018