Harmandeep Kaur
Youngtown
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Personal Care Assistant with over 4 years of experience in aged care and home care settings. Skilled in assisting residents with personal care, mobility, meal support, and daily activities while maintaining dignity and safety. Strong understanding of dietary requirements, infection control, and teamwork within aged care environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Aplus Nursing
04.2026 - Current
- Assist patients with personal care needs, such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding.
- Aid patients with mobility, which might involve moving, turning, or transferring between beds and wheelchairs.
- Providing emotional support and companionship to residents and their families.
- Ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for residents.
- Collaborating with the multidisciplinary care team to deliver holistic, resident-centred care.
- Documenting resident care and maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
- Working in Glenara lakes and in other aged care through Aplus nursing.
Angels Nursing Agency
04.2020 - 02.2026
- Providing personal care in aged care facilities and private homes.
- Assisting with showering, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
- Supporting mobility, transfers, and repositioning.
- Assisting with feeding and hydration.
- Monitoring wellbeing and reporting changes.
- Providing emotional support and companionship.
Food Services Assistant (FSA) / Catering Assistant
Altara
10.2021 - 12.2023
- Working across different aged care facilities.
- Meal preparation and serving.
- Assisting residents with meals.
- Maintaining hygiene and cleanliness.
- Supporting care teams during busy shifts.
Personal Care Assistant
My Help
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Supporting clients in home care settings.
- Assisting with daily living activities.
- Medication reminders.
- Light cleaning and meal preparation.
- Encouraging independence and respectful care.
Aged Care Cook / Personal Care Support
OneCare Limited
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Preparing and serving meals according to residents' dietary requirements.
- Supporting residents during mealtimes and assisting with feeding if required.
- Working closely with nursing and care staff.
- Maintaining food safety and infection control standards.
- Assisting care staff when additional resident support was needed.
- Understanding texture-modified diets and special nutrition needs.
Education
Certificate III -
Individual Support (Aged Care)
Diploma of Hospitality Management -
Pax Institute
Skills
- Communication skills – clearly talking with residents, families, and nurses, and listening properly
- Empathy & compassion – understanding patients’ feelings and treating them with kindness
- Patience – staying calm, especially with elderly or people with disabilities
- Attention to detail – noticing small changes in health or behavior
- Physical stamina – helping with lifting, moving, and daily care tasks
- Time management – handling multiple residents and tasks efficiently
References
- Hargun, PCA, Hargundeepsandhu3@gmail.com, +61 409 941 332
- Kulwinder Kaur, PCA, Kulwinder.cheema@scctas.org.au, 0466113053
- kissy RN contact 0487 727 621
- Gurnoor, RN, gurnoorkaur1710@gmail.com, 0423 968 170
- Suchita, RN, 0475 894 285
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Aplus Nursing
04.2026 - Current
Aged Care Cook / Personal Care Support
OneCare Limited
05.2022 - 10.2022
Food Services Assistant (FSA) / Catering Assistant
Altara
10.2021 - 12.2023
Personal Care Assistant
My Help
01.2021 - 03.2023
Angels Nursing Agency
04.2020 - 02.2026
Certificate III -
Individual Support (Aged Care)
Diploma of Hospitality Management -
Pax Institute