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Wendy Whitbread

Berridale,NSW

Summary

I employ a professional attitude towards staff and residents at all times, with an eye for fine detail aligned with my broad experience in the aged care service industry, I am able to work unassisted with confidence or be a valued team player. I pride myself on being organised, am a flexible, honest and reliable member and have a vast array of skills that are vital to the aged healthcare sector.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Care Support Employee

Snowy River Hostel
01.2019 - 01.2024
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications up to and including S8, track behaviours to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Facilitated social activities for clients, encouraging engagement within the community and enhancing overall quality of life.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Carer during overnight stays in the hostel.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to both clients and their families by consistently exceeding expectations.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.

Care Support Employee

Opal Health Care
01.2014 - 11.2018
  • Food safety practices/handling applied for meal preparation, cooking and food service.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Promoted independence among patients by assisting with daily living tasks such as dressing, grooming, and mobility.

Care Support Employee

Uniting Care
01.2002 - 01.2014
  • Provision of food service for 230 residents, assistant chef.
  • Continuous quality improvements within the kitchen/catering areas.
  • Provided staff/volunteer coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
  • Maintained strict adherence to patient confidentiality guidelines, ensuring the protection of sensitive personal information.

Education

Cert III Hospitality - SIT30707

Cert III Aged Care - CHC30102

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Food safety practices
  • Ability to work well with others
  • Patient support
  • Attention to detail
  • Computer literacy
  • Good communication
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Nutrition in aged care awareness
  • Emotional Support

Certification

Nutrition in aged care awareness.

Food safety practices.

Support people living with dementia.

Elder abuse management.

National police background check.

Referees

Caroline Lucas

Clinical Care Manager

02 6452 1669


Melissa Foster

Support Services Officer

0458 535 087

Timeline

Care Support Employee

Snowy River Hostel
01.2019 - 01.2024

Care Support Employee

Opal Health Care
01.2014 - 11.2018

Care Support Employee

Uniting Care
01.2002 - 01.2014

Cert III Hospitality - SIT30707

Cert III Aged Care - CHC30102

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