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Avigya Shrestha

South Hurstville,NSW

Summary

Compassionate professional with a strong background in providing care and support to individuals with disabilities. Skilled in developing individualized care plans, implementing therapeutic activities, and ensuring client safety and well-being. Strong focus on team collaboration, effective communication, and adapting to changing needs. Reliable and results-driven, with a commitment to enhancing clients' quality of life through empathetic and respectful care.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Easyicare
12.2021 - Current
    • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
    • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
    • Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
    • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
    • Engaged with patients and families, providing emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living skills and adaptation to disability or illness.
    • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
    • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.

Individual Support Worker

Care1
02.2021 - 07.2023
  • Collaborated with nurses, doctors, social workers, and psychologists to discuss treatment plans and progress.
  • Observed safety protocols to minimize accidents and the spread of disease.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for residents, including light housekeeping and laundry.
  • Maintained thorough and accurate records outlining program operations and residents' progress.
  • Evaluated resident's behaviour and reported changes to the clinical team.
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with residents by successfully resolving issues and responding promptly.
  • Supported clients in maintaining personal interests or hobbies, fostering a sense of purpose and engagement.
  • Fostered independence in disabled individuals while closely monitoring safety at all times.
  • Worked with supervisory medical staff to review cases and improve care.

Assisted Registered Nurse

Hammond Care
02.2021 - 03.2021
  • 100+ hours of placement in which I assisted in activities of daily living (Feeding, showering, toileting, making beds, manual handling, catheter care) and assisted the RN with wound assessment.
  • Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
  • Fostered independence in disabled clients while closely monitoring safety at all times.
  • Maintained a clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

Education

Bachelor in Nursing - Nursing

Western Sydney University
Parramatta, NSW
01-2027

Certificate III - Individual Support Worker

Australian Education and Training Institute
Rockdale, NSW
02.2021

High School Diploma -

Vinayak College of Health Science
Nepal
11.2018

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Work ethic
  • Proactive
  • Self-motivated
  • Quality improvements
  • Patient relationship management
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Multitasking skills
  • Decision making and time management
  • Highly responsible and reliable
  • Bathing and grooming assistance
  • Emotional support
  • Mobility expertise
  • Behavioral observation
  • Companionship
  • Daily living assistance
  • Independent living support
  • Documentation and reporting

Training

  • Oxygen therapy/ Nebulisers/ Incentive breathing devices
  • Blood glucose level
  • Dementia
  • Bowel care
  • PEG care
  • Brain injury
  • Skin assessment
  • Manual handling training
  • General Obs
  • BMI
  • Pain assessment
  • Catheter care
  • Acquired brain injury (ABI)
  • Care of an unconscious client
  • Tracheostomy care

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Easyicare
12.2021 - Current

Individual Support Worker

Care1
02.2021 - 07.2023

Assisted Registered Nurse

Hammond Care
02.2021 - 03.2021

Certificate III - Individual Support Worker

Australian Education and Training Institute

Bachelor in Nursing - Nursing

Western Sydney University

High School Diploma -

Vinayak College of Health Science

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