Laya Joshy
Personal Care Assistant
Bathurst,NSW
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Personal Care Assistant with experience supporting elderly clients in aged care settings. Completed Certificate III in individual Support (Ageing and Disability) and currently studying Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Skilled in providing person-centered care, assisting with daily living activities, promoting independence, and maintaining the dignity and wellbeing of clients. Experienced working with diverse individuals and committed to delivering safe, respectful, and high-quality care. Developed practical care skills in supportive and client-centered environment, focusing on providing personal assistance and emotional support. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain high level of care, ensuring well-being and comfort of clients. Seeking to transition into new field by leveraging strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Nithyasahaya Sadhan Geriatric and Palliative Care Centre
Kochi, Kerala
09.2025 - 10.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas to ensure safety and hygiene.
- Supported emotional well-being of patients through compassionate communication and engagement.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for patients.
- Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records to ensure continuity of care.
- Educated families on caregiving techniques and resources available for support.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- I Managed approximately 21 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers.
Personal Care Assisting
TRIONITY Home Health Care LLP
Thrissur, Kerala
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Assisted with daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, fostering a caring environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas, ensuring a safe setting.
- Documented patient progress in care logs, ensuring accurate record-keeping for staff review.
- I Managed approximately 17 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers.
Personal Care Assistant
Silver Star Home Nursing,
Thrissur, Kerala
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Participated in training sessions to improve knowledge of palliative care practices and protocols.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers.
Education
Nursing
Charles Sturt University
353 Panorama Ave, Mitchell , Bathurst 279510-2028
Skills
- Personal care and hygiene assistance
- Supporting independence and wellbeing
- Communication with elderly clients
- Infection control and safe work practices
- Assisting with mobility and transfers
- Monitoring health and reporting changes
- Dementia care support
- Person-centered care approach
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Cultural sensitivity and respect
Certification
IHNA Certificate III in Individual Support Ageing and Disability
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Nithyasahaya Sadhan Geriatric and Palliative Care Centre
09.2025 - 10.2025
Personal Care Assisting
TRIONITY Home Health Care LLP
08.2024 - 10.2024
Personal Care Assistant
Silver Star Home Nursing,
01.2024 - 05.2024
Nursing
Charles Sturt University