Jayasundara Wijerathna
Melbourne,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. Committed Personal Care Assistant well-versed in assisting and supervising clients in daily activities, including meal preparation and basic housekeeping. Compassionate and patient with strong background in client care. Ready to undertake challenging cases and provide superlative health outcomes. Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support, and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Arcare,Aged care
Melbourne, Vic
02.2024 - 05.2024
- 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.
- Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and provided transportation services when necessary.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted in feeding when needed.
Registered Nurse
Sripura divisional hospital
Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lnka
07.2018 - 01.2024
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
Training Nurse
Anuradhapura divisional hospital
Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lnka
07.2017 - 07.2024
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
Nursing Assistant Intern
Sripura Medical Center
Sripura, Colombo, Sri Lnka
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Assisted nurses with patient care, including taking vital signs and providing personal care.
- Provided support to nursing staff in the implementation of patient treatment plans.
- Communicated with patients regarding their needs, concerns, and preferences.
- Supported the delivery of medications, treatments, and other medical interventions according to established protocols.
- Observed patients' physical condition and reported changes to the nursing staff.
Education
CPR AND FIRST AID
CPR FIRST AID
Werribee, VIC04-2024
Diploma in General Nursing
College of Nursing Anuradhapura
Colombo,Sri Lanka09-2021
Advanced Level Under Bio Stream(Biology, Physics)
Anuradhapura High School
Anuradhapura08-2016
Information Technology
NAITA
Colombo, Sri Lanka04-2016
Bachelor of Nursing - Bachelor of Nursing 2nd Year
Deakin University
Burwood, VICSkills
- Grooming assistance
- Memory care techniques
- Housekeeping tasks
- Transportation Assistance
- Nutrition monitoring
- Compassionate patient care
- Medication Management
- Care plan implementation
- Housekeeping
- Meal Preparation
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
Certification
- CPR and FIRST AID
- NDIS Certificate
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Arcare,Aged care
02.2024 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
Sripura divisional hospital
07.2018 - 01.2024
Training Nurse
Anuradhapura divisional hospital
07.2017 - 07.2024
Nursing Assistant Intern
Sripura Medical Center
07.2016 - 07.2018
CPR AND FIRST AID
CPR FIRST AID
Diploma in General Nursing
College of Nursing Anuradhapura
Advanced Level Under Bio Stream(Biology, Physics)
Anuradhapura High School
Information Technology
NAITA
Bachelor of Nursing - Bachelor of Nursing 2nd Year
Deakin University
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