Dawa Yangchen
Aged Care Worker
Cannington
Summary
Personal Care Aide experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday tasks. Skilled in providing companionship and direct assistance to cognitively impaired clients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Karingal Green Health and Aged Care Community
- Current
- Company Overview: Hall and Prior (Currently employed)
- Personal care includes assisting with activities of daily living (ADLS), such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Mobility and dexterity assistance: helping clients with mobility and dexterity issues, such as transferring from a bed to a wheelchair or assisting with exercises.
- Companionship: providing emotional support and social interaction to clients.
- Communication and interpersonal skills: communicating effectively with clients, their families, and other healthcare professionals.
- Empathy: understanding and relating to clients’ needs and emotions.
- Adaptability and patience: adapting to changing situations and remaining patient in challenging circumstances.
- Food safety: being knowledgeable about food safety and handling procedures.
- Organisation and planning: being able to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks.
- Hall and Prior (Currently employed)
Aged care worker
Goensho Tsamkhang
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Company Overview: Nursing Home for Elderlies
- Prepared meals for elderly residents and ensured prescribed medications were taken on time.
- Assisted with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene.
- Supported routine health check-ups and monitored general well-being.
- Helped with daily living activities and encouraged participation in social engagements.
- Provided assistance with manual handling and safe mobility.
- Offered emotional support and companionship to residents.
- Provided spiritual support according to individual needs and preferences.
- Nursing Home for Elderlies
Internship & Volunteer
Tashigang Hospital
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Company Overview: Bhutan
- Assisted on-duty nurses with patient care in accordance with medical instructions.
- Supported elderly patients in using mobility aids such as wheelchairs and walkers.
- Provided assistance with meals and ensured dietary needs were met.
- Helped with personal hygiene, including bathing and dressing.
- Performed general cleaning to maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly patients.
- Assisted with safe manual handling and patient transfers.
- Volunteered beyond internship period to continue supporting elder care services.
- Bhutan
Casual ECCD Facilitator
Thinleygang Early Childhood Care and Development Centre
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Punakha, Bhutan
- Ensured the health, safety, and well-being of children in care.
- Provided nurturing care and supported skill development through engaging activities and projects.
- Fostered positive, respectful, and trust-based relationships with children.
- Applied an approved learning framework to guide developmentally appropriate teaching practices.
- Supported children’s holistic development—cognitive, emotional, physical, and social.
- Created meaningful play and learning experiences tailored to individual needs.
- Used observations and child-specific information to inform and adapt care strategies.
- Identified and responded appropriately to children at risk, ensuring their safety and welfare.
- Worked within a legal, ethical, and culturally respectful framework.
- Performed additional duties relevant to the role as needed.
- Maintained a respectful and inclusive environment, promoting each child's dignity and self-respect.
- Punakha, Bhutan
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Sherubtse College
Masters - Professional Accounting
Murdoch University
Skills
- Patient and nurturing
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Willingness to learn
- Hardworking
- Compassionate
- Positive attitude
- Strong intellectual ability
- Operational ability
- Ability to work well under pressure
Visa Validity
03/01/27
Personal Information
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Bhutanese
Training
- Certificate III in Individual Support
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
- HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Manual Handling Training
Documents And Utilities Possessed
- Valid student visa (subclass 500)
- Valid National Police Certificate
Timeline
Aged care worker
Goensho Tsamkhang
07.2024 - 11.2024
Internship & Volunteer
Tashigang Hospital
01.2022 - 06.2023
Casual ECCD Facilitator
Thinleygang Early Childhood Care and Development Centre
06.2021 - 01.2022
Personal Care Assistant
Karingal Green Health and Aged Care Community
- Current
Masters - Professional Accounting
Murdoch University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Sherubtse College
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