Nadeesha Halwathura
Varsity Lakes,QLD
Summary
Experienced support worker prepared for role in personal assistance. Skilled in providing compassionate care, managing daily tasks, and ensuring clients' well-being. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results. Reliable and capable of responding to changing needs, with expertise in communication, problem-solving, and empathy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Queensland Health
Gold Coast, QLD
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted Aged Care clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
- Monitored and documented patient health status, ensuring timely communication with healthcare teams.
- Implemented individualized care plans, adapting approaches to meet specific client needs effectively.
- Provided emotional support and companionship, fostering a trusting relationship with clients.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in client environments, ensuring safety and comfort standards were met.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge in personal support care practices.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Personal Support Worker
Bonte Care
Southport, QLD
06.2023 - 11.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and service delivery.
- Educated clients and families on health management strategies, improving overall understanding of care processes.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
- Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
Assistant Supervisor and Machine Operator
Fresco Cheese
Burleigh Heads, QLD
04.2020 - 09.2024
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored new team members on production processes and best practices.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce waste in production lines.
- Monitored inventory levels, coordinating with suppliers to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to team members.
- Managed daily tasks, delegating responsibilities effectively to optimize team resources and meet deadlines.
- Submitted documentation and reports to upper management.
Education
No Degree - Disability And Aged Care Certificate III
Sage Education
Gold Coast, QLD10-2024
High School Diploma -
Gateway College
02-2002
Skills
- Mobility assistance
- Dementia care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Social support
- Housekeeping tasks
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Meal planning
- Meal preparation
- Transportation services
- Medication organization
- Health monitoring
- Toileting assistance
- Elderly care
- First aid and safety
- Incident reporting
- Special needs care
Certification
- PCHM - Personal Care Homemaker
Languages
Sinhaleses
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Queensland Health
10.2024 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Bonte Care
06.2023 - 11.2024
Assistant Supervisor and Machine Operator
Fresco Cheese
04.2020 - 09.2024
No Degree - Disability And Aged Care Certificate III
Sage Education
High School Diploma -
Gateway College