Kaven dedman
adelaide,SA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Carer with extensive experience at Uniting Wesley Homelink, skilled in daily living assistance and medication management. Proven ability to foster strong relationships, ensuring patient dignity and well-being. Recognized for reliability and adaptability, enhancing patient care through effective communication and nutritional support.
Overview
59
59
years of professional experience
Work History
Carer Disabilities
Uniting Wesley Homelink
12.2001 - 08.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring proper dosage and timely intake.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Delivered personal hygiene assistance including bathing grooming dressing feeding toileting all while maintaining client privacy respect.
- Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare providers, advocating for the best possible care solutions.
- Managed nutritional needs of patients by preparing meals, monitoring food intake, and adjusting diets as necessary.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- arrange overseas trips to many countries
- interstate trip to be with mother over christmas
Registered Nurse Intellectual Disabilities
Strathmont Center. Oakden. South Australia
05.1974 - 01.1998
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Deaf and blind unit
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- DE2 deputy charge nurse. geriatric unit
Student Nurse - Enrolled Nurse Psychiatric
Ballamona Hospital Isle of Man
05.1972 - 02.1974
- Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening to concerns and addressing individual needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Provided compassionate care to diverse patient populations, promoting comfort and satisfaction throughout their treatment journey.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing.
Student Nurse Intellectual Disabilities
Pewsey Hospital Wiltshire
10.1967 - 01.1970
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.
- Actively sought and incorporated feedback from nursing mentors to continuously improve clinical skills and knowledge.
- Contributed towards a positive work environment by maintaining open lines of communication with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients under supervision, ensuring adherence to hospital policies and patient care plans.
House Parent to Autistic Children
Pewsey Hospital Management
11.1965 - 01.1966
- Boosted self-esteem among residents by celebrating individual achievements and encouraging personal growth opportunities.
- Developed strong partnerships with community resources to provide additional support services for resident needs.
- Promoted academic success through tutoring assistance, study skill development, and time management strategies.
- Maintained a safe living space by conducting regular safety checks and adhering to established guidelines and protocols.
- Ensured residents'' well-being by closely monitoring their physical, emotional, and mental health status.
- Collaborated with fellow staff members for smooth transitions and continuity of care between shifts and during changes in residence.
- the first of its kind in the world set in a mansion i had responsibility for 7 clients provided data for book by doctor kahan psychiatrists
Education
M.D. - Intellectual Disabilities
Strathmont Center
Oakden South Australia 02-1978
Skills
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping
- Reliability and punctuality
- Nutrition
- Hygiene maintenance
- Patience and tact
- First aid and CPR
- Daily living assistance
- First aid and safety
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Medication and appointment reminders
creating and composing music
i create music on computer and have every musical instrument as a 100s of apps and 5 keyboards, drums,guitars, bass , harmonicas. chinese instruments.
i have created songs for a film i hope to release a cd of compositions in the next year
I HAVE NUMEROUS OTHER HOBBIES
SPORTS \ CRICKET OVER 60S / ARCHERY / LONG DISTANCE RUNNING \ GOLF
ACTING PLAYS AND A FILM
STAMPS OF THE WORLD ALL AUSTRALIAN YEARBOKS
TRAVELLING AROUND THE WORLD WITH CLIENT
BUILDING A HOUSE IN THE PHILIPPINES
METABOLIC DISEASES STUDYING IN AMERICA
Certification
FIRST AID \ CPR
MANUAL HANDLING
DRUG MEDICATIONS
REGISTRATION INTELLECTUAL DISABILTIES
ENROLLED NURSE PSYCHATRIC
IN HOUSE CERTS
Timeline
Carer Disabilities
Uniting Wesley Homelink
12.2001 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse Intellectual Disabilities
Strathmont Center. Oakden. South Australia
05.1974 - 01.1998
Student Nurse - Enrolled Nurse Psychiatric
Ballamona Hospital Isle of Man
05.1972 - 02.1974
M.D. - Intellectual Disabilities
Strathmont Center
Student Nurse Intellectual Disabilities
Pewsey Hospital Wiltshire
10.1967 - 01.1970
House Parent to Autistic Children
Pewsey Hospital Management
11.1965 - 01.1966
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