Dhanushka Bandaranayake
Burwood,VIC
Summary
Caring Disability Support Worker skilled at working with individuals living with multiple disability issues. Versed in daily living support, meal preparation and mobility assistance. Offers excellent interpersonal and communication skills developed through field experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Independence Australia Group
09.2012 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
Team Leader Disability Care
Stellacare
02.2018 - 12.2021
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
- Assisted in recruitment of new team members, hiring highest qualified to build team of top performers.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
Support Worker
Omni Care
10.2010 - 12.2012
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support.
- Facilitated psychoeducational classes to help clients develop life skills.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Monash University
Melbourne, VIC12.2024
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Holmesglen TAFE
Moorabbin, VIC02.2019
Certificate III - Aged Care
Australasian Lawrence College of Aged Care
Melbourne, VIC10.2011
Manual Handling in Health Industry - Nursing
Australasian Lawrence College
Melbourne, VIC10.2011
Skills
- Client Education
- Risk Assessments
- Client Needs Assessment
- Family Communication
- Disability Services
- Independent Living Support
- Lifestyle Support
Timeline
Team Leader Disability Care
Stellacare
02.2018 - 12.2021
Disability Support Worker
Independence Australia Group
09.2012 - Current
Support Worker
Omni Care
10.2010 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Monash University
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Holmesglen TAFE
Certificate III - Aged Care
Australasian Lawrence College of Aged Care
Manual Handling in Health Industry - Nursing
Australasian Lawrence College
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