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Carmen Ellis

Summary

Caring and professional, My experience ha been working with people with disabilities and working with the elderly, I am dedicated to helping those I care for achieve their goals and maintain a happy, healthy life, while always promoting independence in a happy, healthy environment. Work well independently or collaborate with colleagues.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Support Worker

Spectrum Care
09.2021 - Current

Assisting 4 ladies in their home to achieve independence, fostering a sense of empowerment through guidance and encouragement.

  • Established trust-based relationships with clients through empathetic communication and active listening skills.
  • Daily personal care
  • Medication Administration
  • Household duties

Care Giver, Home Help

Self-employed
04.2019 - 08.2022
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
  • Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
  • Administered medications under doctor's instructions.
  • Implemented and maintained light exercise regimes
  • I am skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • I managed time efficiently to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Healthcare Assistant

Tamahere Eventide Home & Village
04.2018 - 04.2019
  • nursesAssist nurse in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting patient progress for better treatment outcomes.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for 28 residents in a dementia unit by adhering to infection control protocols and performing routine sanitation tasks.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams of healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Facilitated patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and positioning, reducing the risk of injury or complications.
  • Supported patients'' nutritional needs through meal preparation, feeding assistance, and dietary monitoring, promoting overall health.
  • Demonstrated professionalism through punctuality, attention to detail, and consistent provision of quality patient care.
  • Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and families to provide information about care and treatment.

Education

Careerforce

Skills

  • Needs Assessment
  • Documentation proficiency
  • Disability Awareness
  • Behavioural support
  • Patient Assessment
  • Problem-Solving
  • Decision-Making
  • Effective Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Written Communication
  • Family engagement
  • Transportation Assistance

Timeline

Community Support Worker

Spectrum Care
09.2021 - Current

Care Giver, Home Help

Self-employed
04.2019 - 08.2022

Healthcare Assistant

Tamahere Eventide Home & Village
04.2018 - 04.2019

Careerforce
Carmen Ellis