Christopher Kearney
Goolwa Beach
Summary
Working in the disability and aged care industry has given myself the skillset to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills which include the ability to identify strengths and weaknesses in people and support them to build on there strengths and also build on there weaknesses using confidence through achievable goal setting. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Person Centered Care Worker
Southern Cross Care
07.2023 - Current
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, building trust and improving overall wellbeing.
- Managed clients'' personal hygiene routines including bathing, dressing, grooming tasks alongside maintaining a respectful demeanor.
- Fostered a safe, comfortable environment for patients by maintaining clean and organized living spaces.
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing personalized care and support tailored to individual needs.
- Maintained detailed records of patient care, documenting progress and areas requiring further attention from healthcare professionals.
- Monitored patient health, reporting any changes or concerns to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings discussing the best course of action for each client''s specific needs.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, providing comfort and support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
Person Cantered Care Worker (Disability)
Community Living Options
11.2017 - 07.2023
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Student
Status Employment Services
02.2016 - 11.2017
- Took extensive notes to document lessons and further solidify learning objectives.
- Helped fellow classmates succeed by tutoring when requested.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
Education
Certificate III - Aged Care And Disability
Status
11.2017
Skills
- Disability Care support
- Aged Care support
- Disability Income
- Disability and Aged care Understanding
- Disability Discrimination
- Behavioural Disorders
- Mental Disability Management
- Patient-Centred Care
- Compassion and understanding end of life care
- Client confidentiality
- Personal care assistance
- Adaptive equipment use
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Elderly care
- Daily living assistance
- Respectful and compassionate
Timeline
Person Centered Care Worker
Southern Cross Care
07.2023 - Current
Person Cantered Care Worker (Disability)
Community Living Options
11.2017 - 07.2023
Student
Status Employment Services
02.2016 - 11.2017
Certificate III - Aged Care And Disability
Status
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