ASTERIA GEORGE
WAIOTAHE OPOTIKI,BOP
Summary
At Thornton Park Retirement Lodge, I elevated resident satisfaction through compassionate dementia care and effective time management, adhering to care plans while fostering strong relationships. My commitment to professional development and teamwork significantly enhanced care quality, showcasing my ability to blend empathetic patient support with rigorous records management.
Offering compassionate and patient-centered approach, eager to learn and grow in supportive environment. Contributes to warm and safe atmosphere by ensuring adherence to care protocols and developing rapport with residents. Ready to use and develop communication and caregiving skills in provided role.
Personable and compassionate individual with natural ability to provide empathetic care and support. Possesses knowledge of patient care standards and basic medical procedures, including assistance with daily activities and medication management. Dedicated to improving quality of life for residents through attentive and respectful care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Aged Care Worker
Thornton Park Retirement Lodge
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living tasks, promoting independence and dignity.
- 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.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for all residents, ensuring their wellbeing.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Enhanced residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Adhered strictly to infection control protocols, minimizing the risk of communicable diseases within the facility.
- Utilized strong problem-solving skills to address challenging situations with empathy and professionalism.
- Developed trust-based relationships with residents by actively listening to their concerns and demonstrating genuine interest in their lives.
- Promoted social interaction for isolated seniors through engaging group activities.
- Received consistent positive feedback from residents and their families due to exceptional care delivery.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Contributed to a positive team culture by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
- Continually updated knowledge in aged care practices by attending professional development courses regularly.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing detailed handover reports on residents'' progress and needs.
- Increased resident satisfaction ratings through a consistent focus on effective communication and empathetic caregiving.
- Ensured timely completion of required documentation, maintaining accuracy in medical records management systems.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Liaised effectively with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring comprehensive care coordination for each resident.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Skills
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Personal Hygiene Support
- Compassionate Dementia Care
- Nutrition Support
- Empathetic Patient Support
- Mobility Support
- Elderly exercise programs
- Patient Transfer Techniques
- Oral Care Management
- Effective Time Management
- Incident Documentation
- Reliable Professional
- Patient Support
- Records management
Timeline
Aged Care Worker
Thornton Park Retirement Lodge
01.2024 - Current
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