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Prageeth Somarathna

Alice Springs,NT

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Management experienced in directing activities of workgroups. Develops strategies, provides training, sets goals and obtains team feedback. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Big picture focus with excellence in communicating goals and vision to succeed. Problem solver, networker and consensus builder.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Aged Care Support Worker

Anglicare NT
03.2023 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
  • Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.

Disability Support Worker

Casa Service Limited
04.2022 - Current
  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
  • Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
  • Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
  • Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
  • Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
  • Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
  • Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.

Store Worker

Harvey Norman
10.2021 - 04.2022
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
  • Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
  • Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
  • Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.

Store Worker and Wholesale Employee

Shop For Shops
03.2019 - 09.2021
  • Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
  • Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
  • Processed returns and handled exchanges quickly to provide positive store experiences.
  • Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
  • Operated POS systems to accurately process customer purchases.

Branch Manager

The Finance Company PLC
02.2014 - 11.2018
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Assessed employee performance and developed improvement plans.
  • Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
  • Engaged employees in business processes with positive motivational techniques.
  • Complied with regulatory guidelines and requirements.
  • Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, resulting in increase in annual sales.
  • Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent, and skill set.
  • Resolved various issues impacting sales management and business operations.
  • Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
  • Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
  • Examined customer loan applications for loan approvals and denials.
  • Evaluated project applications and verified with outline specifications to approve, reject and recommend adjustments.

Education

Certificate 111 in Individual Support Worker

Australian Community And Management Collage
NSW
02.2022

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
05.2013

Skills

  • Team Collaborating
  • Personal Growth Support
  • Household Management
  • Creative Thinking
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Team Leadership
  • Process Improvement
  • Negotiation
  • Scheduling and Calendar Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Client Interactions
  • Administrative Oversight

References

Referee details available on request

Timeline

Aged Care Support Worker

Anglicare NT
03.2023 - Current

Disability Support Worker

Casa Service Limited
04.2022 - Current

Store Worker

Harvey Norman
10.2021 - 04.2022

Store Worker and Wholesale Employee

Shop For Shops
03.2019 - 09.2021

Branch Manager

The Finance Company PLC
02.2014 - 11.2018

Certificate 111 in Individual Support Worker

Australian Community And Management Collage

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

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