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Marilyn O'Loughlin

Murray Bridge

Summary

Hardworking Disability Support Worker dedicated to comprehensive, compassionate and individualized patient care. Manages appointments and medication, assists with bathing and grooming and maintains tidy environments. Expert in disability support. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Reliable employee seeking any new work position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Friendly, available for weekend, evening and holiday shifts. Considered hardworking, punctual and driven.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Support Worker

Alchemy
11.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
  • Improved client satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and implementing feedback in a timely manner.
  • Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.

Support Worker

Mid Murray Support Services
05.2023 - 11.2023
  • Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
  • Improved client satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and implementing feedback in a timely manner.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for each client.
  • Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.

Housekeeping Cleaner

Bridgeport Hotel
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Ensured timely room turnovers for check-ins by efficiently cleaning assigned rooms according to hotel standards.
  • Contributed to positive guest experiences with meticulous attention to detail when sanitizing bathrooms, making beds, and restocking amenities.
  • Increased overall cleanliness ratings by consistently meeting or exceeding housekeeping performance standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete daily tasks quickly and effectively for maximum productivity.

Mushroom Harvester

Costa
12.2021 - 04.2022
  • Enhanced mushroom harvest yields by implementing efficient picking techniques and maintaining optimal growing conditions.
  • Reduced damage to harvested mushrooms by carefully selecting and handling them during the harvesting process.
  • Improved overall harvest quality through meticulous inspection and sorting of mushrooms according to size, color, and shape.
  • Maximized production efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace, adhering to safety protocols and guidelines.

Disability Support Worker

Community Living Australia
12.2019 - 09.2021
  • Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
  • Maintained safety with tidy, clean and hazard-free home environments.
  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting and moving clients.
  • Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
  • Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
  • Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
  • Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
  • Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors and incidents.
  • Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
  • Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.

Personal Care Assistant

Lerwin Nursing Home
06.2007 - 05.2020
  • Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Planned activities to encourage movement, stretching and strength building.
  • Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Used internal computer program and to maintain records of services performed and apparent condition of patients.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
  • 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.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.

Salesperson

Avon Cosmetics
02.2001 - 09.2018
  • Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
  • Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
  • Informed customers of current store promotions to encourage additional sales purchases.
  • Refunded payments for returned items, processed exchanges and offered store credit to achieve customer satisfaction.

Volunteer

Murray Bridge North School
02.1995 - 11.2010
  • Provided immediate responses to questions from volunteers.
  • Met with other volunteers and program leaders to discuss new service opportunities.
  • Encouraged donations by supporting community fundraising events and campaigns.
  • Organized and managed events and projects as part of community support services.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.

Education

No Degree -

Murray Bridge High School
Murray Bridge, SA

Certificate 4 Aged Care - Aged Care

Madec
Murray Bridge, SA
03.2014

Skills

  • Damage Prevention
  • Maintaining Building Security
  • Industrial Equipment Operation
  • Strong Work Ethic

Timeline

Support Worker

Alchemy
11.2023 - Current

Support Worker

Mid Murray Support Services
05.2023 - 11.2023

Housekeeping Cleaner

Bridgeport Hotel
05.2022 - 05.2023

Mushroom Harvester

Costa
12.2021 - 04.2022

Disability Support Worker

Community Living Australia
12.2019 - 09.2021

Personal Care Assistant

Lerwin Nursing Home
06.2007 - 05.2020

Salesperson

Avon Cosmetics
02.2001 - 09.2018

Volunteer

Murray Bridge North School
02.1995 - 11.2010

No Degree -

Murray Bridge High School

Certificate 4 Aged Care - Aged Care

Madec

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