Neluni Danapala Amaranayaka
Disability Support Worker
Glen Waverly,VIC
Summary
Compassionate and reliable Disability Support Worker/ Assistant in nursing with over 4years’ experience providing person-centered care in residential, SIL/SDA, community, aged care and memory support settings. Skilled in supporting clients with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, cerebral palsy, and behaviors of concern, ensuring safety, dignity, and quality of life. Experienced in personal care, medication support, mobility assistance, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver tailored care plans.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
9
9
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Assistant In Nursing- Memory Support
Ivanhoe Grand Care Community
01.2023 - 09.2025
- Provide high-quality, person-centered care to residents with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, and other cognitive or psychiatric conditions, and implement behavior support strategies for residents experiencing behaviors of concern.
- Assist with personal care activities, including showering, grooming, dressing, continence support, mobility, and using manual handling equipment, such as hoists.
- Encourage and facilitate therapeutic activities (reminiscence therapy, music, art, sensory activities, and social engagement).
- Build trusting relationships with residents, families, and the care team to promote emotional well-being and dignity.
- Conduct observations and monitoring of residents' physical, cognitive, and emotional health.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation, progress notes, and incident reports in accordance with aged care standards.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including allied health professionals and behavior support specialists.
- Provide end-of-life care and palliative support with compassion and respect.
Disability Support Worker
MAAC Care
01.2024 - 2025
- Provided in-home and community support (SIL/SDA) to clients with complex physical and cognitive needs including mental health conditions, OCD, cerebral palsy, dementia, and other cognitive or physical impairments.
- Deliver behavior support strategies in line with care plans and Positive Behavior Support (PBS) frameworks.
- Assist clients with daily living tasks, such as personal care, meal preparation, medication support, manual handling, and household duties.
- Support clients to engage in meaningful activities at home and in the community, including social outings, and skill-building exercises.
- Promote independence, dignity, and choice, encouraging clients to achieve personal goals and develop life skills.
- Monitor and report changes in client behavior, and implement individualized care plans developed in collaboration with families, allied health professionals, and support coordinators.
- Maintain accurate documentation, progress notes, and incident reports in line with organizational and NDIS requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Holmesglen Institute
Melbourne, VIC 04.2001 -
Diploma of Health Science in Nursing - Nursing
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC 04.2001 -
Certificate III in Individual Support -
Melbourne City College
Melbourne, Australia 04.2001 -
Skills
Personal care, medication support & monitoring
Mobility assistance, hoist use & manual handling
Infection control & safe work practices
Activity facilitation & community engagement
Accurate documentation & reporting
Strong teamwork, communication & empathy
Certification
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
MAAC Care
01.2024 - 2025
Assistant In Nursing- Memory Support
Ivanhoe Grand Care Community
01.2023 - 09.2025
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Holmesglen Institute
04.2001 -
Diploma of Health Science in Nursing - Nursing
La Trobe University
04.2001 -
Certificate III in Individual Support -
Melbourne City College
04.2001 -