Leo K James
Queanbeyan
Summary
A well-mannered, polite and hardworking person, who is able to work closely with other healthcare staff as team with utmost professionalism even under stressful situations, Has an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of patients under care, and has a long track record of not only maintaining service standards but also improving them. I am committed to quality, confidentiality, always acting with integrity, and is constantly striving to be the best. I would like to work for a successful company that offers great opportunities for career development.
Professional with a strong background in providing compassionate care and support to individuals with disabilities. Skilled in developing individualized care plans, implementing therapeutic activities, and ensuring client safety and well-being. Strong focus on team collaboration, effective communication, and adapting to changing needs. Reliable and results-driven, with a commitment to enhancing clients' quality of life through empathetic and respectful care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
24 hr care
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
Healthcare Assistant
Align Care
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Supported needs of 3 to 4 residents under long-term care.
Healthcare Assistant
Westcare Homecare
03.2021 - 04.2023
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families, fostering an environment of trust and open communication that facilitated better healthcare experiences.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Increased patient safety by promptly addressing concerns and reporting incidents or potential hazards to supervisory staff.
- Assisted nursing staff in maintaining a clean and safe environment for optimal patient recovery.
- Supported the needs of 3 to 4 residents under long-term care.
Kitchen Assistant
Summerville Healthcare
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow during peak hours.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
Carysfort Nursing Home
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
Chinmaya Narayana Hrudayalaya (A unit of Narayana Health Ltd.)
05.2015 - 07.2017
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Tata Memorial Hospital
09.2005 - 02.2007
Education
Diploma - General Nursing & Midwifery
Karnataka State Diploma in Nursing Examination Board
BELLARY SCHOOL OF NURSING08.2005
NFQ Level 6 -
Certified By Quality And Qualifications Ireland
Sydney, NSW10.2024
Pre-Degree Examination -
Mahatma Gandhi University
01.1999
SSLC - undefined
Board of Public Exam Govt. of Kerala
CERTIFICATE 3 IN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT - AGEING AND DISABILITY
SPES EDUCATION
SYDNEY10-2024
Skills
- Providing confidentiality, dignity and privacy to patients at all times
- Comprehensive understanding of residential, dementia and nursing care
- Assisting in the implementation of first aid treatment
- Awareness of Health and Safety Policy, infection control procedures and regulations, Data Protection, Risk management and confidentiality
- Ability to record patient observations accurately and report any issues of concern
- Reporting to the person in charge of any Health and Safety issue
- Able to work within unpredictable circumstances
- Able to remain calm in difficult situations and support others at the same time
- Willing to undertake appropriate training and attend study days as required
- Good verbal, written and communication skill
- Able to work as a team member
- Physically fit
- Daily living assistance
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Personal care
- Independent living support
- Documentation skills
- Household chores
- Transportation assistance
- Client transportation
- Recreational activities
- Progress documentation
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 3 staff member
- Documented and resolved Issue which led to positive outcomes.
Certification
- Manual Handling & People Moving Training Course.
- Certificate 111 in Individual Support Ageing and Disability Course completed on 2024-10-31.
- FIRST AID TRAINING completed on 2025-01-15.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
24 hr care
05.2025 - 07.2025
Healthcare Assistant
Align Care
07.2024 - 12.2024
Healthcare Assistant
Westcare Homecare
03.2021 - 04.2023
Kitchen Assistant
Summerville Healthcare
09.2020 - 02.2022
Carysfort Nursing Home
05.2018 - 10.2018
Chinmaya Narayana Hrudayalaya (A unit of Narayana Health Ltd.)
05.2015 - 07.2017
Tata Memorial Hospital
09.2005 - 02.2007
SSLC - undefined
Board of Public Exam Govt. of Kerala
Diploma - General Nursing & Midwifery
Karnataka State Diploma in Nursing Examination Board
NFQ Level 6 -
Certified By Quality And Qualifications Ireland
Pre-Degree Examination -
Mahatma Gandhi University
CERTIFICATE 3 IN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT - AGEING AND DISABILITY
SPES EDUCATION
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