Manu Anandan
5, Mathie Street,Coffs Harbour,NSW
Summary
Compassionate Care Assistant with experience in aged care. Possess strong skills in assisting patients with daily living activities, feeding and providing emotional support. Known for ability to build trustful relationships with patients and improve their overall wellbeing. Proven record of improving patient comfort and satisfaction through personalized care plans.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2028
2028
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Catering Assistant - Permanent Part Time
St Joseph Aged Care
Coffs Harbour, NSW
08.2025 - Current
- Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines for elderly residents.
- Assisted in serving food during meal times in a communal dining setting.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal delivery.
- Followed safety protocols for food handling and sanitation procedures.
- Supported residents with special dietary needs through personalized meal options.
- Monitored inventory of kitchen supplies and reported shortages to management.
- Organized buffet tables, beverage areas, and other service stations prior to events.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment and surfaces after each event.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols at all times.
- Adhered to all health department regulations regarding food handling and sanitation practices.
General Service Employee - Casual
The Shoreline Aged Care
Coffs Harbour, NSW
03.2025 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in resident living areas and common spaces.
- Supported meal service by setting up dining areas and serving food.
- Performed general cleaning tasks, such as vacuuming and mopping floors, dusting furniture, and washing windows.
- Disposed of waste materials in accordance with safety regulations.
- Assisted chefs in food preparation and ingredient organization for daily operations.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards in kitchen areas and equipment.
- Assisted cooks with meal preparation tasks including washing vegetables, cutting meats, weighing ingredients for recipes and portioning meals for customers.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations and storage areas.
- Supported chefs in managing food preparation to achieve precise plating and presentation.
- Cleaned utensils, dishes, and glasses for customer use.
- Prepared salads and other cold foods according to established recipes.
- Operated dishwashing machines safely according to manufacturer's instructions.
Care Assistant
Montgomery House
Shrewsbury , UK
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance residents' well-being.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans.
- Documented care activities accurately in resident records for compliance purposes.
- Reported changes in patient condition to nursing staff immediately.
- Made beds, organized rooms and lightly cleaned to maintain sanitary living environments.
- Assisted elderly patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and eating.
- Transferred patients to and from beds, chairs or wheelchairs using principles of body mechanics and equipment such as gait belts.
- Served meals and assisted immobile or disabled individuals with eating.
- Encouraged independence among residents and patients whenever possible.
- Guided individuals to bathrooms and cared for incontinence needs.
- Provided companionship to patients by talking, listening and engaging in activities such as reading or playing board games.
- Helped maintain a safe environment for all staff members and residents and patients by adhering to safety protocols.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, dusting furniture and vacuuming carpets.
- Transported patients to appointments or other locations using wheelchairs or stretchers.
- Answered patient call bells promptly and responded to requests for assistance with a positive attitude.
- Documented observations of mental and physical health to report updates to supervisor.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
Care Assistant
Ideal Home Care Ltd
Telford , UK
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance residents' well-being.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Draftsman
Cico Consulting and Engineers
Doha, Qatar
02.2005 - 02.2021
- Drafted detailed architectural plans using AutoCAD and Revit software.
- Collaborated with engineers to ensure design accuracy and feasibility.
- Reviewed project specifications and blueprints for compliance with standards.
- Assisted in the preparation of technical drawings for client presentations.
- Communicated effectively with team members to resolve design issues promptly.
- Updated existing drawings based on client feedback and regulatory changes.
- Utilized drafting techniques to produce accurate technical drawings that met the standards of engineering design requirements.
- Updated existing drawings following changes made during the design phase due to client requests or new regulations.
Education
GHSS, Njekkad, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
Kerala, IndiaProfessional Diploma In Autocad - Autocad
Family Computers, Doha, Qatar
01.2019 - 03.2019
ITI Draftsman ( Civil) - ITI Draftsman Civil
Idustrial Training Center, Paravur, Kerala, India
Kerala , India 06.1999 - 03.2001
Skills
- Autocad drafting
- Microsoft Office, Word, Excel
Certifications and Training
- Certificate III in Individual Support ( Ageing & Disability)
- First Aid & CPR Certificate
- Manual Handling, Food Safety & Infection Control - Trained
- Class C Austarlian Driver's License - Own Vehicle
- Forklift License - Valid
- Permanent Resident - Full working Rights in Australia
Reference
- Available up on request
Timeline
Catering Assistant - Permanent Part Time
St Joseph Aged Care
08.2025 - Current
General Service Employee - Casual
The Shoreline Aged Care
03.2025 - Current
Care Assistant
Montgomery House
09.2022 - 09.2024
Care Assistant
Ideal Home Care Ltd
09.2021 - 09.2022
Professional Diploma In Autocad - Autocad
Family Computers, Doha, Qatar
01.2019 - 03.2019
Draftsman
Cico Consulting and Engineers
02.2005 - 02.2021
ITI Draftsman ( Civil) - ITI Draftsman Civil
Idustrial Training Center, Paravur, Kerala, India
06.1999 - 03.2001
GHSS, Njekkad, Trivandrum, Kerala, India