Ishan K C
Glenelg,Australia
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Disability/Aged Support Worker with over 1.5 years of experience providing person-centred care to individuals with diverse needs. Skilled in personal care, medication administration, mobility support, community participation, and promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing. A reliable and empathetic professional committed to delivering high-quality support and building positive relationships with participants and their families.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Individual Support Worker
Total Health Support
02.2025 - Current
- Provide person-centred support to participants with varying disabilities and support needs.
- Assist clients with personal care including showering, grooming, dressing, continence care, and daily living activities.
- Support medication administration according to individual care plans and organisational procedures.
- Assist with mobility, transfers, manual handling, and maintaining participant safety.
- Provide support with meal preparation, PEG feeding, and health-related care requirements.
- Facilitate community access, social participation, and activities that promote independence.
- Support participants with positive behaviour strategies and follow behaviour support plans.
- Maintain accurate progress notes, incident reports, and daily documentation.
- Work collaboratively with families, support coordinators, and healthcare professionals.
- Follow NDIS guidelines, workplace policies, infection control procedures, and safety standards.
Dispatcher
B&E Foods Adelaide
Adelaide
07.2022 - 11.2024
- Coordinated and prepared outgoing customer orders accurately and efficiently.
- Managed tasks in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.
- Communicated effectively with team members and supervisors to ensure smooth operations.
- Demonstrated reliability, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
- Maintained workplace cleanliness and followed food safety procedures.
Aged Care Student Placement
Estia Health
Daw Park, SA
12.2024
- Assisted elderly residents with personal care and daily living activities to promote comfort and well-being.
- Supported residents with showering, grooming, mobility assistance, and meal support to enhance their quality of life.
- Facilitated social engagement and upheld resident dignity and independence to foster a supportive community atmosphere.
- Assisted care staff in delivering safe and effective person-centred care.
- Followed aged care standards, infection prevention procedures, and workplace safety practices.
- Developed strong communication, teamwork, and dementia support skills within an aged care environment.
Education
Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology -
Stanley College
01.2025 - 06.2026
Certificate III - Ageing & Disability
Individual Support
12-2024
Diploma -
Information Technology
12-2024
Advanced Diploma -
Information Technology
12-2024
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Wound Care
- Diabetes Support
- Continence Support
- Stoma Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Dementia Care
- Person-Centred Support
- Meal Preparation
- Manual Handling
- Infection Control
- Risk Management
- Social Support
- Communication Skills
Certifications And Professional Training
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- First Aid & CPR Certification
- Medication Administration Training
- Manual Handling Training
- Infection Prevention and Control (COVID-19) Training
- Police Clearance
- Driver's Licence and Own Vehicle
Flexibility
- Morning
- Evening
- Night
- Weekend
- Public holiday
Key Skills
Medication Administration, PEG Feeding, Stoma Care, Wound Care, Diabetes Support, Vital Signs Monitoring, Continence Support, Personal Hygiene Assistance, Showering & Grooming, Disability Support, Dementia Care, Positive Behaviour Support, Community Access, Social Inclusion Activities, Person-Centred Support, Independence Promotion, Manual Handling, Meal Preparation, Documentation & Progress Notes, Infection Control, Risk Management, Communication Skills
Timeline
Individual Support Worker
Total Health Support
02.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology -
Stanley College
01.2025 - 06.2026
Aged Care Student Placement
Estia Health
12.2024
Dispatcher
B&E Foods Adelaide
07.2022 - 11.2024
Certificate III - Ageing & Disability
Individual Support
Diploma -
Information Technology
Advanced Diploma -
Information Technology