ASMITA DHAKAL
Guildford
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Aged Care Worker with a Certificate IV in Ageing Support and hands-on placement experience at Bupa Aged Care Ashbury. Skilled in providing high-quality personal care, advanced manual handling, feeding support, infection control, and behavioural management for clients with dementia, palliative needs, and age-related conditions. Recognized for patient-centred communication, attention to detail, and strong teamwork abilities. Passionate about promoting dignity, independence, and overall well-being for elderly clients in residential and community care settings.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored client health status and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Implemented individualized care plans based on client needs and preferences.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to promote well-being.
Personal Care Assistant
Bliss Nursing
- Current
- Provided high-quality personal care, including showering, grooming, dressing, continence, and mobility support.
- Assisted clients with safe transfers using hoists, slide sheets, and mobility aids.
- Supported elderly clients in both community and residential settings with empathy and respect.
- Ensured accurate documentation and followed care plans according to organisational standards.
- Casual -2 to 3+ days per week
Assistant in Nursing
Sutherland Aged Care Centre
- Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities including hygiene, feeding, grooming, and emotional support.
- Applied safe manual handling practices and mobility equipment.
- Maintained infection control standards and participated in care documentation.
- Casual – Role ended due to long distance from home
Extended Care Assistant
Bupa Aged Care Ashbury
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Delivered individualized personal care, including hygiene, grooming, dressing, and continence support.
- Applied advanced mobility and manual handling techniques (hoist, slide sheets, wheelchairs) to ensure resident safety.
- Supported clients with dementia and age-related conditions using empathetic communication and behavioural de-escalation strategies.
- Assisted residents with nutritional intake and feeding in accordance with dietary needs, including modified textures.
- Monitored vital signs, skin integrity, and overall health, escalating concerns to RNs as required.
- Maintained accurate progress notes, care documentation, and incident reports.
- Assisted in end-of-life and palliative care support, providing comfort and dignity.
- Ensured infection control standards were met, including PPE usage, hand hygiene, and safe disposal of clinical waste.
- Built respectful, trusting relationships with residents to enhance comfort, security, and emotional well-being.
- Aged Care Placement
Customer Service Assistant
Aus Mandu Bazaar
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Delivered exceptional customer service in a fast-paced supermarket environment.
- Operated POS systems efficiently, processing cash and card transactions.
- Assisted with shelf-stocking, inventory checks, and maintaining product displays.
- Ensured the store remained clean, safe, and organized during all shifts.
- Assisted customers with product purchases and payment.
- Resolved customer queries and concerns with professionalism and courtesy.
Education
Bachelor - Community Services
Acknowledge Education
Sydney, NSWCertificate IV - Ageing Support
Australian Community and Management College
Sydney, NSW01.2025
Skills
- Proficient in MS Office Suite
- Skilled in electronic health record management
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
Certification
- Certificate IV in Ageing Support
- First Aid & CPR
- Manual Handling Training
- Infection Control Training
- Hand Hygiene
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Advanced Manual Handling & Mobility Assistance
- Personal Care (Hygiene, Dressing, Continence & Grooming)
- Feeding Support & Nutritional Assistance
- Medication Prompting & Assistance (under supervision)
- Behavioural & Aggression Management
- Dementia and Palliative Care Support
- Infection Control & Safe Work Practices
- Vital Signs Monitoring & Health Observation
- Patient-Centred Communication & Active Listening
- Empathy, Patience & Compassionate Care
- Team Collaboration & Care Documentation
- Cultural Sensitivity & Respectful Care Delivery
- Time and Task Management
- Attention to Detail & Problem Solving
- Ability to Work Under Pressure in Fast-Paced Environments
- Client-Focused Communication & Relationship Building
AVAILABILITY
- Available for immediate start
- Flexible with shifts, including weekends and public holidays
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Professional Working
Nepali
Full Professional
Timeline
Extended Care Assistant
Bupa Aged Care Ashbury
07.2025 - 08.2025
Customer Service Assistant
Aus Mandu Bazaar
03.2025 - 08.2025
Personal Care Assistant
Bliss Nursing
- Current
Assistant in Nursing
Sutherland Aged Care Centre
- Current
Certificate IV - Ageing Support
Australian Community and Management College
Caregiver
Bachelor - Community Services
Acknowledge Education