Dheeraj Mahato
Lindisfarne
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Personal Care Assistant and Support Worker with over three years of experience delivering exceptional care to older adults and individuals with disabilities. Expertise in personal care, medication management, mobility assistance, and emotional support while prioritizing clients' dignity, independence, and overall well-being. Recognized as a reliable and empathetic team player with strong communication and time management skills. Committed to enhancing clients' quality of life through respectful, person-centered care that fosters trust and promotes autonomy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Placement
Regis Aged Care
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Gained practical experience in manual handling, infection control, and communication in aged care settings.
- Supported nursing staff with routine care, observation, and documentation.
- Student Placement | 120 Hours
Support Worker
Genesis Tasmania
06.2024 - 07.2025
- Provide one-on-one support to NDIS clients, assisting with personal care and community access.
- Support clients in developing life skills including meal preparation, budgeting, and transportation.
- Conduct welfare checks, medication assistance, and overnight care (sleepovers and active night shifts).
- Assist with household tasks and ensure safe use of mobility equipment.
- Promote independence and emotional wellbeing through companionship and encouragement.
Personal Care Assistant & Support Worker
Queen Victoria Care
09.2022 - 01.2025
- Provide high-quality personal care including showering, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, and continence management.
- Assist with mobility, transfers, and exercises using wheelchairs, hoists, and other aids.
- Support residents with meal preparation, feeding, and hydration.
- Administer medication using Bestmed and Telstra Health systems in accordance with care plans.
- Monitor and record residents’ vital signs and report any health or behavioural changes.
- Uphold residents’ privacy, dignity, and choice while encouraging social engagement and independence.
- Communicate effectively with nurses, allied health staff, and families to ensure optimal care outcomes.
Support Worker
Queen Victoria Home
09.2022 - 2024
- Supported clients with personal care routines, including grooming, dressing, and hygiene practices.
- Facilitated social and recreational activities to promote engagement and community integration.
- Monitored clients' health conditions and reported any significant changes to healthcare professionals.
- Providing physical support which may include helping with household’s tasks and personal care.
- Providing emotional support for an individual and their families.
- Supporting and helping with health care needs, welfare checks, including routing checks or administrating medication.
- Encouraging and supporting the development of personal skills through hobbies and interest.
- Teaching life skills, such as shopping, transportation and paying for bills.
- Transporting and accompanying clients to appointments.
Education
Diploma of Community Services -
Royal Greenhill Institute of Technology
07-2022
Skills
- Personal & Domestic Care
- Manual Handling & Mobility Support
- Medication Assistance
- Communication & Documentation
- Dementia & Disability Care
- Emotional Support & Companionship
- Infection Control
- Time Management & Teamwork
- Client Dignity & Person-Centred Care
Certification
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability)
- First Aid & CPR (HLTAID011 / HLTAID009)
- Assist Clients with Medication (HLTHPS006)
- Manual Handling
- Working with Vulnerable People Check
- COVID-19 Vaccination
- Hand Hygiene Training
- Australian Full Driver Licence (with insured vehicle)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Nepali
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Support Worker
Genesis Tasmania
06.2024 - 07.2025
Support Worker
Queen Victoria Home
09.2022 - 2024
Personal Care Assistant & Support Worker
Queen Victoria Care
09.2022 - 01.2025
Student Placement
Regis Aged Care
Diploma of Community Services -
Royal Greenhill Institute of Technology
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Compassionate, patient, and respectful
- Reliable and flexible with work shifts
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Able to work independently or in a team
- Quick learner with a positive attitude