BRIAN KAGANJO
Adelaide,SA
Summary
As a compassionate and dedicated applicant for the personal care worker role at Resthaven, I bring a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of life for elderly residents. With a background in healthcare and a nurturing demeanour, I am capable at providing personalized care while ensuring dignity and respect. I am eager to contribute my strong interpersonal skills and empathy to create a supportive environment where every resident feels valued and cared for.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Worker
Your Nursing Agency
08.2025 - 02.2025
- Assist residents with activities of daily living
- Assist in feeding
- Provide emotional support to residents
- Document resident progress
- Assist residents with mobility needs
Disability Support Worker
Bora Care
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Provide friendly, compassionate support to the client by assisting with activities of daily living such as personal care, showering, meal preparation and hygiene
- Arrange and supervise activities designed to enhance physical, social, and emotional well-being
- Assist with medication administration
- Handle different clients with complex behavioural challenges in accordance with the NDIS code of conduct
- Support with taking clients out for social community access
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
- Provide person-centred care to clients
Personal Care Attendant
Estia Health
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Work within an established and agreed framework to deliver a range of personal care tasks, including, but not limited to daily hygiene, such as: showering, shaving, dressing, mouth and eye care
- Worked in a memory support unit where I provided compassionate care to residents living with various forms of dementia
- Observe the condition of residents and report any changes as required e.g
- To the Registered nurse, as well as complete the required documentation
- Assist residents who require assistance with mobility as per their care plan
- Respect each resident and ensure that they are treated with dignity and given opportunities to make decisions, particularly concerning their day-to-day routine
Cleaner
ServiceFM
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Commercial cleaning duties and germ proofing
- Spot cleaning of carpets and soft furnishings
- Operating handheld powered equipment such as blowers, vacuum cleaners, and polishers
- Sweeping, mopping, and rubbish collection
- Cleaning of private residences, and the performance of domestic work including but not limited to cleaning and washing
- Cleaning of glass, both internal and external
- Dusting of all hard surfaces and table bussing
- Re-arranging and re-organizing furniture
- Wiping and sweeping under and around seats and tabletops
Education
Certificate III - Ageing
Individual Support
Certificate III - Disability
Individual Support
06.2023
MBA -
Universal Business School
02.2025
Skills
- Mobility and manual handling skills
- Good Communication & Interpersonal skills
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Good observation and reporting skills
- Dementia and mental health support skills
- Good teamwork and collaboration skills
- Good time management and organizational skills
Attributes
- Compassionate & Empathetic carer who genuinely cares for the well-being of elderly residents and understands their emotional and physical needs.
- Reliable and responsible carer who ensures tasks are completed efficiently while prioritizing residents' safety and comfort.
- Respectful and culturally Sensitive carer who treats all residents with dignity, respecting diverse backgrounds and personal preferences.
- Strong Communication Skills - Effectively communicates with residents, families, and other staff members.
- Attention to Detail - Observant and responsive to residents' health, hygiene, and personal care requirements.
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading books
- Listening to Music
- Playing games
- Gardening
- Cooking
- Hiking
Timeline
Personal Care Worker
Your Nursing Agency
08.2025 - 02.2025
Personal Care Attendant
Estia Health
12.2023 - 06.2024
Disability Support Worker
Bora Care
08.2023 - 12.2024
Cleaner
ServiceFM
05.2023 - 12.2023
MBA -
Universal Business School
Certificate III - Ageing
Individual Support
Certificate III - Disability
Individual Support
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