Maria Val Deremao
Tailem Bend
Summary
Compassionate Support Worker, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in behavior modification, crisis intervention, and adaptive communication techniques. Excel in empathy, active listening, and patience, ensuring effective support and positive outcomes for individuals in care.
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
SUPPORT WORKER
ALCHEMY SERVICES
MURRAY BRIDGE
09.2023 - Current
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry, cleaning and meal preparation.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Assisted individuals with daily activities such as showering, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress notes, treatments provided, medications administered, diet plans followed.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements specified by the doctor or nutritionist.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Accompanied clients on outings, such as shopping trips or visits to friends and family members.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
PERSONAL CARER
JUST HOME CARE PACKAGES
CLAYTON
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry services for residents.
- Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Provided companionship to isolated or lonely clients by engaging in conversation and accompanying them on outings.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities such as reading, playing games, and socializing with others.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of individuals served.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance including oral care, shampooing hair, changing bed linens.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Personal Care Assistant
TAILEM BEND DISTRICT HOSPITAL
Tailem Bend
09.2017 - 08.2021
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Completed scheduled patient check-ins and progress reports for clients.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Maintained accurate records of client care activities on computerized systems for charting purposes.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Assessed changes in condition or behavior of the client which may require further medical attention.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
Personal Care Assistant
RESTHAVEN MURRAY BRIDGE
MURRAY BRIDGE
06.2013 - 07.2017
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Personal Care Assistant
ELDERCARE-COTTAGE GROVE
WOODRCROFT
05.2012 - 06.2013
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Maintained accurate records of client care activities on computerized systems for charting purposes.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted in feeding when needed.
Personal Care Assistant
SANDHURST PRIVATE
DAWPARK
01.2011 - 04.2012
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Reported any observed changes in mental status or physical condition to supervisor immediately.
Education
ASSIST CLIENTS WITH MEDICATION - MEDICATION
FIRST AIDE PRO
Murray Bridge, SA03-2025
CPR CERTIFICATE - CPR
FIRST AID PRO
Murray Bridge, SA08-2024
GASTROSTOMY BOLUS PUMPS, GASTROSTOMY MEDICATIONS,TRANS GASTRIC JEJUNAL DEVICE.. - GASTROSTOMY
MAGDALENE KERR
Mypolonga, SA08-2024
SWEDISH THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE - MASSAGE
WADE VOCATIONAL TRAINING
Morphett Vale, SA06-2011
CERTIFICATE 3 IN AGED CARE - AGED CARE
WADE VOCATIONAL TRAINING
Morphett Vale, SA02-2011
CERT 3 AND 4 ENGLISH PROFICIENCY - English Language
TAFE
Noarlunga Centre, SA07-2008
COMPUTER SECRETARIAL - IT
AMA COMPUTER COLLAGE
PHILIPPINES03-1998
Skills
- Medication administration
- Gastrostomy care
- CPR certification
- Patient documentation
- Client relationship management
- Meal preparation
- Observation skills
- Housekeeping and laundry
- Transportation assistance
- Documentation and reporting
- Behavioral support
- Emotional support
- Daily living assistance
- Disability care
- First aid and CPR
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
SUPPORT WORKER
ALCHEMY SERVICES
09.2023 - Current
PERSONAL CARER
JUST HOME CARE PACKAGES
12.2022 - 03.2023
Personal Care Assistant
TAILEM BEND DISTRICT HOSPITAL
09.2017 - 08.2021
Personal Care Assistant
RESTHAVEN MURRAY BRIDGE
06.2013 - 07.2017
Personal Care Assistant
ELDERCARE-COTTAGE GROVE
05.2012 - 06.2013
Personal Care Assistant
SANDHURST PRIVATE
01.2011 - 04.2012
ASSIST CLIENTS WITH MEDICATION - MEDICATION
FIRST AIDE PRO
CPR CERTIFICATE - CPR
FIRST AID PRO
GASTROSTOMY BOLUS PUMPS, GASTROSTOMY MEDICATIONS,TRANS GASTRIC JEJUNAL DEVICE.. - GASTROSTOMY
MAGDALENE KERR
SWEDISH THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE - MASSAGE
WADE VOCATIONAL TRAINING
CERTIFICATE 3 IN AGED CARE - AGED CARE
WADE VOCATIONAL TRAINING
CERT 3 AND 4 ENGLISH PROFICIENCY - English Language
TAFE
COMPUTER SECRETARIAL - IT
AMA COMPUTER COLLAGE
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