Committed Personal Care Assistant skilled in supervising and assisting clients with meal preparation and daily activities to promote independence. Caring and compassionate with proven history of positive client feedback.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Observer
YNA Your Nursing Agency
232 Albert Street, South Melbourne
07.2023 - Current
Constant patient observation during shifts and writing down the observed behavioural state of the patient during the obtained hours
Skilled in managing 5 patients at the same time
Skilled in managing and calming patients with confused and aggravated behaviour
Willingness in helping the nurse with other tasks when time permits
Gained experience from both Public and Private hospitals
Proficient in recording Blood sugar, Blood pressure
Expertise in working with Children
Good knowledge about Air-borne, Water-Droplet precautions and proving management in such cases
Past work experience has trained me to work in Emergency hospital settings, Oncology, Renal and Kidney Failure, Dementia, Neurological and Vascular disorders, Palliative care patients, Covid positive cases and Cancer treating centres
Personal Care Assistant
Napier Street Aged Care
06.2022 - 06.2023
Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Personal Care Assistant
Royal Melbourne Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2023
Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Planned activities to encourage movement, stretching and strength building.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and doctor's appointments.
Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Personal Care Assistant
Jewish Care Victoria
02.2021 - 08.2022
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and doctor's appointments.
Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Education
MBA - Health Care Management
Kaplan Business School
01.2023
Graduate Diploma in Public Health - Health Administration
Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, VIC
08.2019
Bachelor's of Dental Surgery - Dentistry
Pacific University
07.2017
Skills
Direct Patient Care
Case Management
Mobility Support
Medication Management
Personal Care Assistance
Dental Care
Certification
1. Individual Support Certificate
2. Working with Children Check
3. First- Aid CPR
4. Police Check
Timeline
Personal Care Observer
YNA Your Nursing Agency
07.2023 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Royal Melbourne Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2023
Personal Care Assistant
Napier Street Aged Care
06.2022 - 06.2023
Personal Care Assistant
Jewish Care Victoria
02.2021 - 08.2022
MBA - Health Care Management
Kaplan Business School
Graduate Diploma in Public Health - Health Administration