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Overview
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Education
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Certification
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Arjun Arora

Truganina,VIC

Summary

Caring Disability Support Worker skilled at working with individuals living with issues. Versed in daily living support, meal preparation, and mobility assistance. Offers excellent interpersonal and communication skills developed through field experience. Personable and compassionate individual with strong commitment to providing high-quality care and support. Knowledge of best practices in disability support and proficient in assisting with daily living activities and maintaining safe environment. Dedicated to enhancing well-being and independence of those in need through supportive and empathetic care.

Experienced with providing comprehensive care and support to individuals with disabilities. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships and ensure client well-being. Strong understanding of personalized care plans and daily living assistance to enhance client quality of life.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Graduate Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Western Health
01.2025 - Current
  • Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
  • Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
  • Developed successful discharge plans to help continuity of care upon patient release.

Disability Support Worker (DSW)

Sovereign Lives Victoria
01.2023 - Current
  • Helped Clients with daily tasks like dressing, bathing, meal preparation, and transportation
  • Fostered a sense of autonomy by encouraging clients to complete tasks themselves whenever possible and offered support as needed
  • Demonstrated therapeutic communication with clients, families and healthcare professionals regarding client needs and progress

Crew Member

McDonald’s
02.2022 - 11.2022
  • Collaboratively worked with team member to take orders and deliver food
  • Demonstrated customer service and handled cash and payments

Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Nazareth House Ballarat
12.2022 - 10.2022
  • Working to deliver care to elderly consumers with co-morbidities including dementia, Parkinson, and Alzheimer disease
  • Working in fast-paced environment to provide quality of care to vulnerable population
  • Helping with everyday tasks, taking care of medication, guaranteeing highest standard of care, and creating a friendly, encouraging atmosphere

Front Desk Assistant

Federation University Library
02.2022 - 08.2022
  • Efficiently checked out and returned books, laptops and materials to patrons throughout the shift
  • Answered patron’s questions about the collection, helped them find materials, and explained library policies

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

Federation University
02.2022 - 11.2024

High School Year 12 - undefined

Alpine International School
03.2019 - 03.2021

Skills

Mental health counseling

Certification

Infection Control Training (COVID 19), Australian Government Department of Health, 03/01/22

Clinical Placements

  • St John Of God Hospital, Bendigo, 5 weeks, 08/12/24, 09/15/24, Demonstrated the ability to conduct post-operative neurological observations with escalating the deteriorating patient conditions., Demonstrated the ability to work with multidisciplinary team., Safely administered the medication include IV antibiotics.
  • Grampians Health Ballarat, Gardiner-Pittard Ward, 4 weeks, 03/18/24, 04/14/24, Demonstrated ability to provide nursing care and conducting ECG., Learned about pathophysiology and maintaining FBC and conducting nursing assessments., Evidence based medication knowledge regarding its implications and actions., Capability to apply critical thinking skills for assessing patient’s medical and diagnosis reports and history., Competence to collaborate and engage with multidisciplinary teams for effective clinical interactions., Learned pain assessment techniques and medication administration for effective pain control.
  • Grampians Health Ballarat, Oncology 4 South, 2 weeks, 06/19/23, 07/02/23, Demonstrated the ability to conduct post-operative neurological observations with escalating the deteriorating patient conditions., Safely administered the medication including sub-cut injections like Endone., Demonstrated the principles of palliative care, which focused on improving a patient's quality of life, even if the disease isn't curable., Improved communication skills for explaining tasks clearly and reports findings to team members promptly., Demonstrated abilities to seek feedback and reflection on performance for ongoing improvement., Demonstrated abilities to link the medications to the medical conditions.
  • Grampians Health Ballarat, Inpatient Rehabilitation, 3 weeks, 10/02/23, 10/22/23, Worked with patient in precautions by effectively using PPE, demonstrated the ability to comply with hospital policies., Demonstrated the ability to conduct head to toe nursing assessment., Administered the medications in timely manner and completing all the legal nursing notes., Exhibited professionalism by being on time and equipped with the tools needed for the shift., Provided clear ISBAR handovers and methodical patient assessments with thorough documentation, demonstrating communication and documentation abilities., Competently established therapeutic relationships based on respect and understanding with patients.
  • Grampians Health Ballarat, Steele Haughton Unit, 2 weeks, 08/28/23, 09/10/23, Conducted MSE and documenting nursing notes every shift. Able to take three-four patient load efficiently and proficiently., Administering antipsychotic Depot IM injections., Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to provide safe and quality care to consumers., Building rapport and therapeutic relationship with consumer with active listening skill., Engaging with consumer with non-judgmental and respectful way to support the consumer., Developed communication skills to engage with consumer and demonstrated the ability to calmly respond to consumer needs., Learned to deescalate the dementia patient with mental illness.
  • Grampians Health Ballarat, Radiology, 1 week, 05/01/23, 05/14/23, Gained a general understanding of different imaging modalities (X-ray, CT scan, MRI, ultrasound) and their applications in diagnosing medical conditions., Learned proper positioning for different imaging procedures like CT scan, ultrasound, and many more x-rays to ensure accurate results and patient comfort., Observed patients for any adverse reactions during procedures and monitored vital signs as needed., Demonstrated abilities to seek feedback and reflection on performance for ongoing improvement., Competence to collaborate and engage with multidisciplinary teams for effective clinical interactions.
  • Jack Lonsdale Lodge, Grampians Health Ballarat, 2 weeks, 12/05/22, 12/18/22, Demonstrated therapeutic communication with the residents and staff member’s which helped building rapport., Demonstrated initiative, assisted residents in feeds, hygiene, attending vital observations, bed making at a regular basis., Demonstrated time management skills by making goals for every shift and also ensured to communicate it with the nursing staff., Exhibited professionalism by being on time and equipped with the tools needed for the shift., Provided clear ISBAR handovers and methodical patient assessments with thorough documentation, demonstrating communication and documentation abilities., Maintained appropriate professional boundaries with patients.

Timeline

Graduate Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Western Health
01.2025 - Current

Disability Support Worker (DSW)

Sovereign Lives Victoria
01.2023 - Current

Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Nazareth House Ballarat
12.2022 - 10.2022

Crew Member

McDonald’s
02.2022 - 11.2022

Front Desk Assistant

Federation University Library
02.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Nursing -

Federation University
02.2022 - 11.2024

High School Year 12 - undefined

Alpine International School
03.2019 - 03.2021
Arjun Arora