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Andrew Vellu
Junction Village,Victoria
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Pricare Pty LtdAspendale, VIC
Personal Health Care Assistant
11.2013 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Cooked meals and assisted residents with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Developed strong rapport with residents and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Ensured a safe environment for residents by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining equipment cleanliness standards.
- Cultivated relationships within community networks related to personal health care assistance services-expanding referral sources and increasing client base.
- Maintained accurate resident records, contributing to efficient care coordination and seamless transitions between providers.
- Improved resident comfort by providing attentive and personalized care tailored to individual needs.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Supported the rehabilitation process by assisting in physical therapy exercises as prescribed by healthcare professionals.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Contributed positively to healthcare team dynamics by participating actively in staff meetings, offering suggestions for improvements where appropriate.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Provided emotional support for residents and families, helping them navigate difficult medical decisions and experiences.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep resident's bedroom clean.
Education
Holmeglen Institute Moorabbin, VIC
Diploma from Diploma of Nursing Division 2
01.2013 - 08.2013
Skills
- Medical chart documentation
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Medication Administration
- Interior decorating
- Relationship Building
- Clear Communication
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Cooking meals
- Heartsaver First Aid (First Aid)
- Wound Care
- Decision-Making
- Word Processing
- Records Maintenance
- Personal Care Aide
- CPR Certification
- Meeting planning
- Ability to Lift
- Attentive to People
- Filing and data archiving
- Meal Preparation
Accomplishments
Education at Boxhill Tafe on Recreational Pilot's Licence- Theory and Practice 35 hours of flying experience
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
Playing Guitar Music
I have played guitar music out at the public venues and in restaurants and in nursing homes, I have skill to play 4,000 plus songs.
Timeline
Personal Health Care Assistant
Pricare Pty Ltd
11.2013 - 10.2023
Holmeglen Institute
Diploma from Diploma of Nursing Division 2
01.2013 - 08.2013