Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Hobbies and Interests
Interests
Reference
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Arpana Aalam

Arpana Aalam

Gungahlin,ACT

Summary

  • Dedicated caregiver, I enhanced client independence and wellbeing through compassionate support. Skilled in time management and problem-solving, I maintained accurate care records, ensuring effective communication within the healthcare team while promoting dignity and respect for all clients.
  • Thrives in supportive and compassionate settings, looking to transition into new field. Developed strong communication and empathy skills, along with ability to manage daily care routines effectively. Aims to bring these transferrable skills to new role, contributing to positive and caring environment.
  • Reliable and compassionate, always dedicated to providing high-quality care and support. Possesses foundational knowledge in patient care and safety, coupled with basic skills in daily living assistance and communication. Committed to making positive impact on clients' well-being and quality of life.
  • Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Overview

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Certification

Work History

Personal-support-worker (Placement)

Calvary Haydon Retirement Community
04.2025 - 05.2025
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Consistently maintained required documentation regarding client progress, incidents, or concerns for ongoing quality improvement efforts within the organization.
  • Facilitated mobility for clients with physical limitations by providing assistance with transfers, ambulation, and range-of-motion exercises.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support - Ageing And Disability

Australian Community And Management College
05-2025

Skills

  • Client relationship management
  • Dementia care
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Mobility assistance
  • Disability support
  • Relationship building
  • Patient care
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Daily living support

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Documented and resolved resident needs which led to happiness of residents.
  • Supervised team of five to six staff members.

Certification

  • First Aid


  • Australian Police Check


  • Working with children check


  • certificate III in Individual Ageing Support

Languages

English
Full Professional
Nepali
Full Professional

Hobbies and Interests

  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community.
  • Participating in cooking contests and challenges to showcase culinary skills and creativity.
  • Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills.
  • Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes.
  • Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens.
  • I like trying new recipes and food trends.
  • I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings.

Interests

  • Gym Workouts
  • Mindfulness Practices
  • Yoga
  • I like trying new recipes and food trends
  • I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
  • Baking
  • Cooking

Reference

Reshmi Cox-Brogan

0400730369


Michelle Mcmenamin

0404391793

michellemc@gmail.com

Timeline

Personal-support-worker (Placement)

Calvary Haydon Retirement Community
04.2025 - 05.2025

Certificate III in Individual Support - Ageing And Disability

Australian Community And Management College
Arpana Aalam