Dileepa Sandamali
Canberra
Summary
Dedicated Elderly Caregiver with a proven track record of enhancing elderly clients' quality of life at Warusawithana Elderly Home and in private care for Mrs. LS De Silva. Expert in dementia care and personal hygiene assistance, I significantly improved mental health and safety. Skilled in fostering social interactions and compassionate caregiving, I ensure a nurturing environment for the elderly.
Experienced with providing compassionate care to elderly individuals, ensuring their comfort and safety. Utilizes effective communication to understand and meet their needs. Knowledge of personal care techniques and medication management.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Caregiver Volunteer
Warusawithana Elderly Home
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Established trusting relationships with elderly clients, ensuring their emotional needs were met alongside physical care.
- Contributed to increased overall happiness among elderly clients by fostering a positive atmosphere within the caregiving environment.
- Alleviated feelings of isolation among elderly clients by encouraging social interaction both within the facility and with outside community groupsevents.
- Provided mental stimulation for dementia patients through engaging activities designed to slow cognitive decline.
Elderly Caregiver
Mrs LS De Silva
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided emotional support to seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall mental health.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing first aid treatment when necessary and alerting medical personnel if required.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements for elderly clients while considering their preferences.
- Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
- Conducted regular home safety checks to identify potential hazards ensuring a secure environment for the elderly.
Education
National Certificate in Care Giver (NVQ Level 3) - Care Giver
Feel IT Nursing Academy (Pvt) Ltd
Maharagama, Sri Lanka10-2024
G.C.E (O/Levels) - 1991 & G.C.E (A/levels) - 1994 - Bio Science Stream At College
Southland College
Galle, Sri Lanka08-1994
Skills
- Compassionate caregiving
- Dementia care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Social interaction
- Meal preparation
- First aid and safety
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver Volunteer
Warusawithana Elderly Home
01.2024 - 12.2024
Elderly Caregiver
Mrs LS De Silva
01.2024 - 11.2024
National Certificate in Care Giver (NVQ Level 3) - Care Giver
Feel IT Nursing Academy (Pvt) Ltd
G.C.E (O/Levels) - 1991 & G.C.E (A/levels) - 1994 - Bio Science Stream At College
Southland College
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