Debra Cowie
Milton,otago
Summary
Compassionate Home Support Worker with a background in providing tailored care to the elderly, disabled, and recovering patients. Strengths include effective communication, patient-focused care, and the ability to perform domestic tasks efficiently. Known for fostering comforting environments and promoting patient independence. I have consistently improved the quality of life for clients in previous roles. Sympathetic personal care aide with several years of experience supporting patients with activities of daily living. Professional and clear communicator when instructing and assisting patients, as well as when reporting information to the healthcare team and supervisors.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Support Worker
Access
Milton, Otago
02.2007 - Current
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Educated families on proper care techniques for their loved ones.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving safety risks or medical emergencies.
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
- Performed housekeeping duties, including laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Palliative Career, which I really enjoy
Education
Health And Wellbeing Level 2 And 3 -
Career Force
12-2014
Skills
- Medication Management
- Client assessment
- Housekeeping services
- Compassionate care
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Emergency response
- Patient lifting techniques
- Adaptation to change
- Client safety and first aid
- Reliability and punctuality
- First aid and CPR
- Dressing assistance
- Emotional resilience
- Care plan implementation
- Record keeping
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Family education
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Home Support Worker
Access
02.2007 - Current
Health And Wellbeing Level 2 And 3 -
Career Force
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