Atul Acharya
Mount Gambier
Summary
A hardworking, professional care assistant with a genuine interest and enthusiasm for helping and looking after people. Having a wealth of experience in maintaining a healthy and safe environment and making sure that resources are utilized effectively and according to practice guidelines. Outgoing, resourceful, and compassionate with skill in schedule maintenance, companionship, and daily living support. Qualified personnel who is passionate about patient quality of life.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CHILD AND YOUTH SUPPORT WORKER
Baptist Care SA
Mount Gambier, South Australia
02.2023 - 02.2025
- Working collaboratively within a team to meet the individual needs of children and young people in residential care.
- Providing emotional and practical support, including school drop-offs and pickups, assistance with daily routines such as cooking, cleaning, personal care, and recreational activities.
- Encouraging and assisting with homework, education, and skill-building activities to promote independence and future success.
- Acting as a positive role model, fostering a safe and supportive environment that creates a sense of home and belonging.
- Managing and responding to challenging and aggressive behaviours using trauma-informed care, de-escalation techniques, and holistic, client-centred approaches.
- Building and maintaining strong, trusting relationships with young people to support their emotional well-being and personal growth.
- Supporting the development of life skills, including budgeting, communication, and problem-solving, to prepare young people for independent living.
- Completing administrative tasks such as case notes, incident reports, mandatory reporting, and detailed handovers to ensure accurate and up-to-date documentation.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including psychologists, social workers, and educators, to develop and implement individual care plans.
- Advocating for the rights and needs of young people while maintaining professional boundaries and adhering to child protection legislation and organizational policies.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER
Limestone Coast Ability
Mount Gambier, SA
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Promoted independence to help clients accomplish basic daily living skills
- Built strong rapport with patients to provide stable and supportive care system
- Offered mental and emotional support to patients
- Observed patient physical condition and monitored diet and exercise habits
- Cultivated social interaction through reading, games and community activities
- Reported unusual incidents to supervisors for review
- Assisted participants with housekeeping duties and chores
- Maintained case notes to document resident progress and condition
- Provided mobility assistance and repositioned clients to promote maximum comfort
- Evaluated client prescriptions and administered appropriate medications
DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER
Sahara Disability services
Hornsby, NSW
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Administered medications and other treatments to maintain ongoing care plans
- Prepared or assisted with meal preparation to encourage client nutrition
- Helped clients with hygiene, grooming and bathroom assistance to support daily living needs
- Offered companionship and support to help clients develop competencies and foster inclusion
- Executed tasks to alleviate physical discomfort and promote social connectedness, emotional wellbeing and general health
SUPPORT WORKER
Global Disability and Health Care Services
Strathfield, NSW
11.2021 - 08.2022
ASSISTANT IN NURSING
Montefiore Jewish Home
Hunters Hill, NSW
04.2019 - 02.2022
DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER
Krisneil Disability Services
08.2020 - 01.2022
Education
BACHELORS OF BUSINESS - ACCOUNTING - COMMERCE AND ACCOUNTING
King's Own Institute
Sydney, NSW03.2019
CERTIFICATE IV - MENTAL HEALTH
Australian College of Community Service and Care
Brisbane, QldCERTIFICATE III - INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT (AGEING AND DISABILITY)
Zoe training Institute
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Little Angels' School (Kathmandu University)
07.2016
Skills
- Understanding of NDIS code of conduct
- OHS
- Personal care
- Volunteer Engagement
- Mental health
- Compassion
- Basic Computer skills
- Microsoft Office
- Xero
- Payroll
- MYOB
- Book keeping
- Accounting
- Sports
- Cooking
Certification
- First Aid & CPR Certificate
- Australian Driver's license and own transport with comprehensive Insurance
- Police check and working with children
- NDIS workers screening check
- NDIS workers orientation modules
- Safe Environment for children and young people
- Infection prevention and control for COVID-19
- Covid vaccination and influenza shot certificate
- Fire Training
Timeline
CHILD AND YOUTH SUPPORT WORKER
Baptist Care SA
02.2023 - 02.2025
COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER
Limestone Coast Ability
08.2022 - 07.2024
DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER
Sahara Disability services
11.2021 - 08.2022
SUPPORT WORKER
Global Disability and Health Care Services
11.2021 - 08.2022
DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER
Krisneil Disability Services
08.2020 - 01.2022
ASSISTANT IN NURSING
Montefiore Jewish Home
04.2019 - 02.2022
CERTIFICATE IV - MENTAL HEALTH
Australian College of Community Service and Care
CERTIFICATE III - INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT (AGEING AND DISABILITY)
Zoe training Institute
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Little Angels' School (Kathmandu University)
BACHELORS OF BUSINESS - ACCOUNTING - COMMERCE AND ACCOUNTING
King's Own Institute