DULAKSHI PRIYASHANI VEEBADU ARACHCHIGE
BURWOOD,VIC
Summary
Compassionate Personal 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
Work History
Aged & Community Care Social Support Volunteer
Australian Red Cross
Melbourne , VIC
04.2024 - Current
- Spending time with participants engaged in shared interest activities
- Providing companionship and support
- Reducing the social isolation and loneliness experienced by some older people.
Personal Care Assistant
Nursing Agency
, VIC
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Provided companionship to elderly and disabled clients in their homes or other residential facilities.
- Maintained accurate records of client care activities on computerized systems for charting purposes.
- Ensured the safety of patients by monitoring the environment and responding promptly to any emergencies that may arise.
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
- Reported any observed changes in mental status or physical condition to the supervisor immediately.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Maintained a clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Home Care Service Worker
Mecwacare
, VIC
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to home health care topics.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with clients, families and other healthcare professionals.
Personal Care Assistant (Voluntary Worker)
Cancer Survival support Organization ( Cancer Hospital Maharagama)
Sri Lanka , Colombo
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and provided transportation services when necessary.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Voluntary Worker
Holy Family Aged Care
Sri Lanka, Wennappuwa
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Answered phone calls and replied to inquiries or directed caller to appropriate personnel.
- Set up tables and chairs and unloaded equipment for various volunteer events.
- Attended weekly team meetings to discuss progress on projects and initiatives.
- Created detailed reports on volunteer activities and accomplishments.
- Collaborated with other team members to ensure successful completion of tasks.
Education
Certificate 3 in Individual Support
Einstine College- Melbourne 02-2024
First Aid And CPR
Einstein College Melbourne 11-2023
Manual Handling Training
Einstein College 11-2023
Diploma in Health Science -
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, VIC02.2021
Bachelor of Community Service - Community Service
Stotts College
Melbourne, VICBachelor of Health Science - Health Science
Deakin University
Melbourne, VICSkills
- First-Aid and CPR
- Compassionate Patient Care
- Client Relationship Management
- Housekeeping
Timeline
Aged & Community Care Social Support Volunteer
Australian Red Cross
04.2024 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Nursing Agency
11.2022 - Current
Home Care Service Worker
Mecwacare
09.2022 - 11.2022
Personal Care Assistant (Voluntary Worker)
Cancer Survival support Organization ( Cancer Hospital Maharagama)
03.2021 - 08.2022
Voluntary Worker
Holy Family Aged Care
09.2019 - 01.2021
Certificate 3 in Individual Support
First Aid And CPR
Manual Handling Training
Diploma in Health Science -
Swinburne University of Technology
Bachelor of Community Service - Community Service
Stotts College
Bachelor of Health Science - Health Science
Deakin University
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