Pawan Sijapati
Canterbury
Summary
Motivated and reliable Disability Support Worker in training, with over 1.8 years of experience in aged care and strong capabilities in person-centred support, behavioural assistance, documentation, and risk management. Currently completing a Bachelor of Community Services, transitioning skills to the NDIS sector with a strong interest in empowering participants, promoting independence, and supporting community inclusion.
Seeking a Placement 2 opportunity within an NDIS organisation to expand skills in disability support, casework, and person-centred planning.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Support Employee (CSE)
Greek Orthodox Community Home for the Aged
02.2024 - Current
Professional Experience
Care Support Employee (CSE)
Greek Orthodox Community Home for the Aged | Earlwood NSW
02/2024 – Present
- Provided high-quality personal care, mobility assistance, and hygiene support to elderly residents
- Supported emotional, social, and cultural needs of diverse clients
- Assisted with meal preparation, feeding, and monitoring dietary requirements
- Observed and reported changes in health conditions to RNs
- Maintained accurate documentation, incident reporting, and safe work practices
-Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver person-centred care
Relevant Experience for NDIS Placement
- Experience supporting clients with daily living needs and independence-building
- Familiar with risk management, WHS, and safe manual-handling procedures
- Strong communication with clients, families, and care teams
- Respectful, patient, and culturally aware approach to all individuals
- Ability to follow individualised care plans and adapt to client goals
- Comfortable working with vulnerable people and people with complex needs
- Proven reliability, professionalism, and strong work ethic
Education
Science
Advance Academy Secondary School
Lalitpur, NepalAmarkanti English Boarding School
Lalitpur, NepalBachelor Of Community Services -
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SydneySkills
- Person-centred and strengths-based practice
- Disability support & behavioural assistance
- Risk assessment & incident reporting
- Manual handling & personal care support
- Communication and active listening
- NDIS documentation & progress notes
- Cultural safety & trauma-informed practice
- Time management & professional boundaries
- Empathy, patience, and problem-solving skills
- Team collaboration and client engagement
Certification
- Certificate 3 in Individual Support
First Aid and CPR Certificate, Manual Handling Training
Additional Information
- Current Police Check, Working with Children Check and NDIS check
- Fluent in English, Hindi, and Nepali
- Basic understanding of Greek language
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), online research, and social media
- Available: Monday to Friday
- Referees: Available on request
Languages
4
Hobbies and Interests
- Fitness and personal wellbeing
- Community engagement and multicultural activities
- Learning about disability support and client rights
- Outdoor activities such as walking and hiking
- Following sports and team activities
- Personal development and mental-health awareness
Personal Information
Title: Aged Care Worker/ Bachelor Of Community Services Student
Timeline
Care Support Employee (CSE)
Greek Orthodox Community Home for the Aged
02.2024 - Current
Science
Advance Academy Secondary School
Amarkanti English Boarding School
Bachelor Of Community Services -
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