Oshika Khadka
PCA
St Albans,Australia
Summary
Compassionate professional with a focus on delivering personal care and emotional support. Known for effective communication and teamwork, with a commitment to maintaining residents' dignity and well-being through safe practices.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
Wintringham Aged Care
Port Melbourne, VIC
02.2024 - 08.2025
- Assisted with mobility and safe transfers, using equipment such as hoists and slide sheets.
- Supported residents with meals, hydration, and monitoring of dietary needs.
- Worked collaboratively with nurses, allied health staff, and colleagues to follow care plans and ensure high-quality support.
- Followed infection control, WHS, and manual handling procedures to ensure a safe environment for residents and staff.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure the well-being of all residents.
Aged Care Placement – Certificate III
Blue Cross Aged Care
Melbourne, VIC
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Delivered person-centred care including bathing, mobility support, and meal assistance.
- Supported residents in maintaining dignity, independence, and emotional wellbeing.
- Gained experience working with residents living with dementia and complex needs.
- Collaborated with registered nurses and personal care assistants to follow care plans.
Education
Certificate III in Individual Support - Ageing & Disability
Studywise College
Melbourne01.2024
Bachelor of Nursing -
Victoria University
Melbourne, VICSkills
- Care plan implementation
- Knowledge of infection control
- Safe manual handling
- Empathetic communication
- Patient communication
- Respectful communication
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
- Commitment to culturally safe and inclusive care
Certification
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability)
- First Aid & CPR (HLTAID011) and Manual Handling Certificate
- Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working With Children Check
References
Carolyn Rusell, Manager, 0449997897
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
Wintringham Aged Care
02.2024 - 08.2025
Aged Care Placement – Certificate III
Blue Cross Aged Care
11.2023 - 01.2024
Certificate III in Individual Support - Ageing & Disability
Studywise College
Bachelor of Nursing -
Victoria University