Hardika .
Lyndhurst,VIC
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing proven direct support experience developed during healthcare career. Knowledgeable about paperwork procedures, mobility assistance and documentation requirements. Team-oriented and adaptable to changing needs. Patient-focused professional offers support in critical care, pre-op, medical-surgical and post-op cases in medical center environments. Delivers customized education to patients of diverse conditions and backgrounds. Excellent decision-making, time management and communication skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
10
10
Certifications
Work History
PCA(AUTUMN AGED CARE)
KARA
MORNINGTON, VIC
03.2025 - Current
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
PCA(LUXE CARE)
SARAH
MELBOURNE, VIC
03.2024 - Current
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Assisted clients with medication management by reminding them to take medications on time as prescribed by the doctor.
- Helped patients to perform range-of-motion exercises as instructed by physical therapists or other healthcare professionals.
PCA
CREWSHARP AGENCY
MELBOURNE, VIC
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety in their home environments.
- Assisted with transportation needs, ensuring clients attended medical appointments and social events.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, and exercising.
PCA(RELY CARE AGENCY)
JASLEEN KAUR
MELBOURNE, VIC
07.2023 - Current
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any changes in client status or behavior that require attention.
PCA(BUPA AGED CARE)
EMILY THOMSON
TEMPLESTOWE, VIC
11.2023 - 02.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety in their homes.
- Monitored client health by recording vital signs and reporting changes to healthcare professionals.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, fostering positive relationships with clients.
- Supported clients with mobility challenges through safe transferring and positioning techniques.
- Educated clients on health management and self-care techniques to promote independence.
Education
BACHELOR IN COMMUNITY SERVICES - HEALTHCARE
IKONS INSTITUE
Melbourne, VIC01-2030
DIPLOMA OF COMMUNITY SERVICES - HEALTHCARE
ALG GROUP
Melbourne, VIC12-2028
DIPLOMA OF NURSING - HEALTHCARE
INSTITUTE OF HEALTH AND NURSING AUSTRALIA
Melbourne, VIC12-2025
CERTIFICATE III IN PATHOLOGY COLLECTION - HEALTHCARE
SOUTHERN CROSS EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE
VIC06-2024
CERTIFICATE III IN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT-SPECIALIZING IN AGEDCARE AND DISABILITY - HEALTHCARE
STUDYWISE COLLEGE
Melbourne, VIC06-2023
Skills
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Patient observation
- Healthcare expertise
- Patient services
- Body mechanics knowledge
- ADL support
- Catheter care
- Blood glucose testing
- High level of autonomy
- CPR certification
- Patient hygiene management
- Wound care
- Basic nursing care
- Vitals documentation
- Patient positioning
- Basic life support
- Patient assistance
- Acute care
- Monitoring patient conditions
- End-of-life care
- Emergency response
- Infection control
- Daily living assistance
- Diabetes management
- Care plan implementation
- Medical terminology
- Health education
- Team collaboration
- Problem assessment
- Care planning
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Time management
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Mentoring
- Conflict resolution
Languages
English
Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Punjabi
Full Professional
Urdu
Professional
Certification
NDIS LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION
Timeline
PCA(AUTUMN AGED CARE)
KARA
03.2025 - Current
PCA(LUXE CARE)
SARAH
03.2024 - Current
PCA(BUPA AGED CARE)
EMILY THOMSON
11.2023 - 02.2025
PCA
CREWSHARP AGENCY
08.2023 - Current
PCA(RELY CARE AGENCY)
JASLEEN KAUR
07.2023 - Current
BACHELOR IN COMMUNITY SERVICES - HEALTHCARE
IKONS INSTITUE
DIPLOMA OF COMMUNITY SERVICES - HEALTHCARE
ALG GROUP
DIPLOMA OF NURSING - HEALTHCARE
INSTITUTE OF HEALTH AND NURSING AUSTRALIA
CERTIFICATE III IN PATHOLOGY COLLECTION - HEALTHCARE
SOUTHERN CROSS EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE
CERTIFICATE III IN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT-SPECIALIZING IN AGEDCARE AND DISABILITY - HEALTHCARE
STUDYWISE COLLEGE