Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
MACHINES AND EQUIPMENTS HANDLED
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ATHIRA SATHYAN

ATHIRA SATHYAN

Caulfield South

Summary

Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care. Compassionate carer with hands-on experience in providing personal, behavioral and medical support to elderly and disabled individuals. Possess strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating empathy and respect for patients while fostering a positive environment. Recognized for ability to maintain patient comfort and safety, as well as effectively communicate with family members on care plans. Previous work resulted in improved patient wellbeing and emotional health.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Specialised dementia carer

Hammond Care
03.2023 - Current
  • Assist residents with their activity daily living and personal tasks.
  • Administering medications.
  • Assisting residents with mobility.
  • Connecting with family to offer observations, updates.
  • Coordinating with RN and other team members to assist the resident.
  • Following health and safety guidelines
  • Permanent Part-time
  • 36 hours weekly
  • Encouraged clients to participate in social activities within their community.
  • Assisted with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility.
  • Provided emotional support to elderly clients and their families.

STAFF NURSE

Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
03.2021 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
  • Monitored vital signs and documented changes, ensuring timely interventions for patient safety and well-being.
  • Educated patients and families on health management practices, fostering improved adherence to treatment plans.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

STAFF NURSE

Medanta the Medicity
11.2018 - 01.2020
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.

Education

BSC. Nursing -

Amrita College of Nursing
Kochi, Ernakulam
01.2018

INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT - CERTIFICATE 3 IN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT

MINERVA COLLEGE
AUSTRALIA
10-2023

Skills

  • More than 24 years of experience as a Specialised Dementia Carer
  • Great background in healthcare and aged care industry
  • Proven ability to work with elderly people with minimal supervision or with a team
  • Professional communication skills include fluency in English
  • Medication administration
  • Team collaboration
  • Certificate III in Individual Support (Australia)
  • Computer skills include: - MS Office, PowerPoint
  • Internet, email

PERSONAL DETAILS

Languages Known: English, Hindi, Malayalam.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


  • Assist residents with their activity daily living and personal tasks.
  • Administering medications.
  • Assisting residents with mobility.
  • Connecting with family to offer observations, updates.
  • Coordinating with RN and other team members to assist the resident.
  • Following health and safety guidelines
  • Permanent Part-time
  • 36 hours weekly
  • Encouraged clients to participate in social activities within their community.
  • Assisted with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility.
  • Provided emotional support to elderly clients and their families.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client's condition, progress notes.
  • Provided companionship to reduce loneliness and isolation of elderly individuals.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure and pulse rate.

MACHINES AND EQUIPMENTS HANDLED

 Glucometer, Spiro meter,, Nebulizers, Pulse oxymeter, Lifting machine,stand up slings

Timeline

Specialised dementia carer

Hammond Care
03.2023 - Current

STAFF NURSE

Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
03.2021 - Current

STAFF NURSE

Medanta the Medicity
11.2018 - 01.2020

BSC. Nursing -

Amrita College of Nursing

INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT - CERTIFICATE 3 IN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT

MINERVA COLLEGE
ATHIRA SATHYAN