Trevor Rhodes
Dean Park,NSW
Summary
Proactive Care Support Employee with extensive experience in patient care and well-being. Skilled in medication administration, personal hygiene assistance, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Bringing strong emotional support and effective problem-solving abilities to enhance patient comfort and satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Support Employee
Baptistcare NSW & ACT
05.2013 - 07.2023
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Managed time efficiently while juggling multiple client needs simultaneously without compromising on quality of care.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to both clients and their families by consistently exceeding expectations.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene, resulting in improved health and wellbeing.
- Facilitated social activities for clients, encouraging engagement within the community and enhancing overall quality of life.
- Administered medication as prescribed by healthcare providers, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to treatment plans.
- Maintained strict adherence to patient confidentiality guidelines, ensuring the protection of sensitive personal information.
- Increased client satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and implementing necessary changes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personalized care and support tailored to individual needs.
- Promoted independence among patients by assisting with daily living tasks such as dressing, grooming, and mobility.
- 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.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Education
Certificate IV - Leisure And Health
Meadowbank College of TAFE
Meadowbank, NSW02-2015
Certificate in Aged CAre - Personal Carer (Aged Care)
Nepean College of TAFE
Kingswood12-2013
Skills
- Community Integration
- Housekeeping tasks
- Patient Care
- Physical Strength
- Emotional Support
- Healthcare documentation
- Personal care assistance
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Elderly Care
- Daily living assistance
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Patient Companionship
- Problem-Solving
- Dependable and Responsible
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Dementia Care
- End of life care
- Incident Reporting
- Behavior redirection
- Dining room support
- Empathetic listening
- Personal Care Worker
Timeline
Care Support Employee
Baptistcare NSW & ACT
05.2013 - 07.2023
Certificate IV - Leisure And Health
Meadowbank College of TAFE
Certificate in Aged CAre - Personal Carer (Aged Care)
Nepean College of TAFE
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