Karina Shrestha
Ross Street/ Belmont,Select
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Arcare
Belmont, NSW
03.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop care plans for individual patients.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Ensured that clients receive effective support and services as guided by Arcare’s Values in a client setting.
- Developed positive relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and respect for their needs.
Field Placement Student
Koolora Community Centre
Malabar , NSW
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted social worker in conducting client assessments and developing and implementing support programs.
- Interviewed clients and assessed nature and extent of difficulties.
- Referred clients to agencies that can provide additional help.
- Assessed community need and resources for health, welfare, housing, employment, training and other facilities and services.
- Assisted under social worker for people experiencing homelessness and marginalisation to solve social, emotional and financial problems
Cafe Supervisor
COOH
Alexandria , NSW
03.2021 - 02.2024
- Exceeded customer expectations by providing welcoming environment and prompt and friendly service to people of diverse backgrounds
- Trained new cafe workers in sales, customer service and safety.
- Displayed calm and friendly demeanor when addressing and resolving customer issues and complaints.
- Maintained supply levels in counter and customer areas to meet typical demands.
- Managed multiple tasks under pressure, strengthening time management and prioritization skills.
Field Placement Student
Australian Care Foundation
Auburn, NSW
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted in creating a variety of recreational activities and programs that cater to the interests and needs of vulnerable people.
- Facilitated recreational activities, ensuring they are safe, engaging, and enjoyable for participants.
- Assisted clients with recreational activities appropriate to client preferences.
- Interacted with participants to understand their interests, preferences, and feedback, adjusting program offerings accordingly.
- Conducted risk assessments and took necessary precautions to prevent accidents and injuries.
Education
Advance Diploma - Community Services
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Sydney05-2024
Bachelors - Community Services
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Sydney, NSWSkills
- Client assessment
- Empathetic listening
- Relationship building
- Documentation & reporting
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Time management & teamwork
Certification
- Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module and the NDIS Screening check
- Working with children's checks
Languages
English
Professional
Hindi
Professional
Nepali
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Arcare
03.2024 - Current
Field Placement Student
Koolora Community Centre
10.2023 - 02.2024
Field Placement Student
Australian Care Foundation
03.2023 - 06.2023
Cafe Supervisor
COOH
03.2021 - 02.2024
Advance Diploma - Community Services
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Bachelors - Community Services
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