Kogilawani Sharmalingam
Mandurah
Summary
Dedicated Individual Support and Aged Care professional with experience at Mandurah Coast Care Community, excelling in compassionate resident care and effective problem-solving. Proven ability to enhance resident well-being through engaging activities, meticulous cleaning practices, and daily living assistance. Skilled in medication procedures, personal safety protocols, and maintaining high standards of hygiene to improve quality of life.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Cleaner
Cleaning
MANDURAH
09.2020 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness in assigned areas following company standards and procedures.
- Operated cleaning equipment, including vacuums and floor scrubbers, efficiently.
- Disinfected high-touch surfaces to promote a healthy environment for staff and visitors.
- Followed safety protocols while handling cleaning chemicals and equipment properly.
Nursing Assistant
Nurse
11.2017 - 11.2019
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Communicated effectively with patients to provide emotional support.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management practices.
- Completed daily room cleaning and organizing to provide patients with clean environment.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as changing wound dressings and administering enemas.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients in their homes.
- Documented daily activities and changes in clients' conditions accurately.
- Supported clients with mobility challenges through safe transfer techniques.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding client needs and preferences.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Educated families about available resources for home health care services in the local community.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
Education
Aged Care Disability Support Worker
Ihna
Perth , WA 12.2024 - 09.2025
Skills
- Cleaning procedures
- Equipment operation
- Chemical safety
- Surface disinfection
- Infection control
- Patient care
- Health monitoring
- Team collaboration
- Record keeping
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Emotional support
- Problem solving
- Client relationship
- Floor care expertise
- Stain removal techniques
- Window washing proficiency
- Verbal and written communication
- Health and safety regulations
- Conflict resolution
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Safe cleaning with chemicals
- Closet detailing
- Confidentiality awareness
- Bloodborne pathogens
- Interior and exterior cleaning
- Sanitization procedures
- Floor waxing
- Sweeping and mopping
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Basic maintenance
- Laundry
- Glass and window washing
- Housekeeping
- Laundry services
- Health and safety compliance
- Waste disposal methods
- Facilities maintenance
Languages
English
First Language
English
Elementary (A2)
A2
Tamil
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Aged Care Disability Support Worker
Ihna
12.2024 - 09.2025
Cleaner
Cleaning
09.2020 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Nurse
11.2017 - 11.2019