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Work History
Education
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References
Hobbies
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Dhanakrishna Damara

Fitzgibbon,QLD

Summary

Compassionate care worker, possesses gentle and caring attitude centred on treating people with dignity and respect. Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills. Empathetic with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivate trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for clients. Experience in centre based and in-home settings providing assistance and care to clients through physical and emotional support.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Qualtime
03.2023 - Current
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviours to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting clients
  • Adhered to company requirements for client interactions and care standards
  • Checked medication schedules and client needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide
  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments
  • Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep clients mentally alert
  • Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.

support worker

Colville Lodge
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
  • Engaged clients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviours to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management
  • Conducted resident checks during day and overnight hours on a regular schedule to check health and safety status
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded
  • Monitored client medications and adherence to individual treatment plans
  • Maintained a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, preservation of equipment, and achievement of safe working practices
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.

Community support worker

CareRITE
06.2021 - 03.2023
  • Engaged clients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance
  • Developed rapport to create a safe and trusting environment for care
  • Adhered to all company requirements for client interactions and care standards
  • Safely drove clients to social activities and appointments
  • Determined specific needs and provided the most appropriate level of services for the client's well-being.

support worker

Footprints
03.2021 - 05.2022
  • Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items
  • Engaged clients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance
  • Assisted disabled clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to support independence and well-being
  • Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes, cooking, and vacuuming
  • Developed rapport to create a safe and trusting environment for care
  • Determined specific needs and provided the most appropriate level of services for the client's well-being.

Disability support worker

McArthur
03.2021 - 05.2022
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting clients
  • Adhered to all company requirements for client interactions and care standards
  • Engaged clients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance
  • Safely drove clients to social activities and appointments.

Education

Manual Handling Certificate -

First Aid and CPR Certificates -

NDIS worker screening card -

Working with children card -

Infection control certificate -

Covid-19 certificate -

PTE Score 78 -

Bachelor of Physiotherapy – Dr NTR University Of Health Sciences, India. -

Certificate III in Individual Support -

05.2021

Skills

  • Always reliable and dedicated
  • Able to build relationships of mutual trust with clients; able to handle complaints and concerns in a sensitive way
  • Strong work ethic and time management
  • Behavioural Management (PBSP)
  • Proactive and Self motivated team player
  • Strong interpersonal and Communication skills
  • Proven ability to work under minimum supervision
  • Elderly and Dementia Care
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Documentation and Care Plan Adherence

References

Available on request


Own Car with comprehensive insurance and license 

Hobbies

Dancing

Drawing, Painting and clay art

Photography

Gaming and Sports

Languages

English
Full Professional
Telugu
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Limited Working

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Qualtime
03.2023 - Current

support worker

Colville Lodge
06.2022 - 09.2023

Community support worker

CareRITE
06.2021 - 03.2023

support worker

Footprints
03.2021 - 05.2022

Disability support worker

McArthur
03.2021 - 05.2022

Manual Handling Certificate -

First Aid and CPR Certificates -

NDIS worker screening card -

Working with children card -

Infection control certificate -

Covid-19 certificate -

PTE Score 78 -

Bachelor of Physiotherapy – Dr NTR University Of Health Sciences, India. -

Certificate III in Individual Support -

Dhanakrishna Damara