Dhanushi Nishshanka
Edgeworth,NSW
Summary
Compassionate Aged Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aged Care Worker
Royal Freemasons' Benevolent Institution
Edgeworth, NSW
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Maintained records of client care plans and progress notes.
- Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for elderly clients.
- Reported any changes or concerns in health or behavior to nursing staff members promptly to promote optimal care.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving elderly clients.
- Encouraged independence by assisting with mobility issues and providing instruction on safety precautions.
- Collaborated with family members to ensure that all client needs were met.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Ensured a safe environment by monitoring equipment use and checking fire safety systems regularly.
- Provided recreational activities such as games, reading materials, music and outdoor walks.
- Assisted nurses with patient assessments, wound dressings and other medical procedures when needed.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
Nursing Officer
University Hospital, Kotelawala Defence University
Werahera, Colombo, Sri Lanka
10.2018 - 01.2023
- Recording details and symptoms of patient medical history and current health.
- Preparing patients for exams and treatments.
- Administering medications and treatments, then monitoring patients for side effects and reactions.
- Creating implementing and evaluating patient care plans with the medical team.
- Performing wound care such as cleaning and bandaging them.
- Operating and monitoring medical equipments.
- Drawing blood, urine samples and other body fluids for lab works.
- Educating patients and family members on treatment and care plans as well as answering their questions.
- Helping to control bleeding, watching for signs of complications.
- Assessed patient's health condition and administered medications accordingly.
- Provided prompt response to medical emergencies in the hospital setting.
- Cared for patients by providing comfort measures and emotional support.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, treatments and procedures.
- Educated patients on preventive health care practices and disease management strategies.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications needed to improve their health status.
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
Sri Lanka11-2018
Skills
- ADL Assistance
- Respectful and Compassionate Care
- Care Plan Adherence
- Documentation
Certification
- I have completed Certificate III in Individual Support certificate course from Key 2 Learning College, Australia.
Timeline
Aged Care Worker
Royal Freemasons' Benevolent Institution
04.2023 - Current
Nursing Officer
University Hospital, Kotelawala Defence University
10.2018 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
- I have completed Certificate III in Individual Support certificate course from Key 2 Learning College, Australia.
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