Gemma Yendall
Whyalla
Summary
I am a hardworking and dependable worker who is always striving to learn new things and do my best. I am passionate about caring for people and ensuring they get the best care possible. I am a happy, positive person and enjoy meeting new people and creating a difference in peoples lives. I work great in a team as well as independently to achieve desired goals. From my placements and personal occupations i have experienced working with a range of people with different needs, cultures and age. I am very excited and looking forward to my career as a registered nurse and will take advantage of any learning oppurtunity offered to me
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Disability Support Work
Private Contractor
01.2022 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Assistance with ADL's, medication administration, manual handling and daily physiotherapy requirements
- Provide support for client to social inclusion and community access
- Support and encourage independence and choice
- Transport and accompany clients to medical and health appointments
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective communication and discussion with healthcare professionals, team members and family to support the needs of the client
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Community Aged Care and Disability Support Worker
Kindred Living
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting clients.
- Advocated fiercely on behalf of clients when necessary to ensure their rights were respected in various settings such as education or healthcare environments.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
Aged Care Worker
Kindred Living - Annielockwood
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted residents with ADL's, promoting independence and dignity.
- 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.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Upheld pressure area care policies and documentation
- Completed daily required documentation including progress notes, food and fluid intake charts, fluid output charts and bowel charts
- 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.
- Followed and upheld PPE policies and procedures
- Assistance in palliative care delivery to residents
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult times, offering reassurance and guidance
- Adhered to falls risk implantation strategies
Cashier
Foodland
05.2018 - 02.2020
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Restocked and organised merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
Food Preparation Worker
KFC
11.2017 - 01.2018
- Kept workstation and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked.
- Packaged and stored food products following proper handling and preservation methods.
- Prepared ingredients according to precise specifications, resulting in consistent meal quality across all menu items.
- Managed time to juggle multiple meal preparations simultaneously and complete job duties on time.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of South Australia
Whyalla, SA11.2024
High School Diploma -
Edward John Eyre High School
Whyalla, SA11.2021
Certificate III - Allied Health Service Assistance
TAFE SA
Whyalla, SA11.2021
Certificate II - Community Services
TAFE SA
Whyalla, SA07.2020
Skills
- Current first aid and CPR training
- Experienced with elderly and disability care
- Excellent Communication skills
- Critical Thinking and good problem solving skills
- Experienced with Sunrise online portal
- Excellent teamwork
- Good time management skills
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Cultural awareness trained
- Medication training
- Honest and trustworthy
- Manual handling training
References
Nicole Vonk
Clinical Nurse
E: vonky@bigpond.com
Leona Lowe
Clinical Nurse
E: leonastephen@yahoo.com.au
Summor Lane
Disability Support work Team Leader
P : 0491 359 322
Timeline
Private Disability Support Work
Private Contractor
01.2022 - Current
Community Aged Care and Disability Support Worker
Kindred Living
07.2021 - 12.2021
Aged Care Worker
Kindred Living - Annielockwood
03.2020 - 06.2021
Cashier
Foodland
05.2018 - 02.2020
Food Preparation Worker
KFC
11.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of South Australia
High School Diploma -
Edward John Eyre High School
Certificate III - Allied Health Service Assistance
TAFE SA
Certificate II - Community Services
TAFE SA
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