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Chathuri Karunarathna

Dandenong,Victoria

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Disability Support Worker with 4 years of experience providing quality care and support to individuals with disabilities. Committed to promoting independence, enhancing quality of life, and ensuring the well-being of clients. Seeking to leverage my skills and experience.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Ket Family Support Services
2020.05 - Current
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
  • Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
  • Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
  • Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents.
  • Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
  • Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.

● Provided personalized care and support to individuals with a range of disabilities, including physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities.

● Assisted clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, medication management, and mobility assistance.

● Developed and implemented individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, tailored to meet the unique needs and goals of each client.

● Supported clients in accessing community resources, participating in social activities, and promoting social inclusion.

● Monitored and documented clients' progress, behaviors, and medical conditions, maintaining accurate and confidential records.

  • Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
  • Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
  • Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Dis

Institute of Health & Nursing Australia
Melbourne
06.2024

Skills

  • Daily living assistance
  • Housekeeping and meal preparation
  • Personal Care
  • Independent Living Support
  • Relationship Building
  • Disability Awareness
  • Client Confidentiality

● Person-cantered care

● Communication and interpersonal skills

● Problem-solving and decision-making

● Empathy and compassion

● Teamwork and collaboration

● Ability to adapt to changing environments and client needs.

● Knowledge of disability rights and legislation

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Ket Family Support Services
2020.05 - Current

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Dis

Institute of Health & Nursing Australia
Chathuri Karunarathna