Prajakta Ahirrao
Brisbane,Australia
Summary
Compassionate Assistant in Nursing/Personal Carer providing high-quality, person-centred care to elderly clients in residential and community settings. Proven ability to promote residents' dignity and independence while assisting with personal care and mobility support. Recognized for effective communication and teamwork, fostering strong relationships with residents and families.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Carer / Assistant in Nursing
Mercy Community Services
Nudgee, Brisbane
11.2022 - Current
- Deliver person-centred care to elderly clients in accordance with individual care plans.
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, continence care, and oral hygiene to promote personal hygiene and comfort.
- Supported clients with mobility, transfers, and physical exercises using safe manual handling techniques and appropriate equipment, enhancing their physical independence.
- Assisted residents living with dementia by providing daily support and companionship. by promoting independence and maintaining a calm, reassuring environment.
- Observe and report changes in residents' physical and emotional wellbeing to registered nurses.
- Prepared and assisted with meals while monitoring nutrition and hydration.
- Maintain accurate documentation and report changes in clients' health and wellbeing.
- Maintained high standards of infection control, health and safety, and resident dignity to ensure a safe and respectful living environment.
- Build respectful relationships with residents, families and multidisciplinary teams.
Kitchen Services Assistant
Mercy Community Services
Nudgee, Brisbane
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to residents' dietary requirements, enhancing their overall well-being.
- Served meals in compliance with food safety and hygiene standards, ensuring a safe dining experience.
- Supported residents during mealtimes, promoting dignity and comfort while eating.
- Maintained a clean and safe kitchen environment.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve common goals. with nursing and catering staff.
Architectural Designer
Kumar Properties
Pune, India
02.2012 - 06.2014
- Collaborated with clients and multidisciplinary teams to align project goals and design intent.
- Oversaw project documentation and design revisions to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards.
- Developed architectural drawings and construction documentation to support project execution.
Architectural Assistant
Hiranandani Group of Companies
Mumbai, India
06.2011 - 01.2012
- Created detailed drawings and conducted site inspections to verify design implementation.
- Contributed to architectural design and project coordination to ensure alignment with client requirements.
- Facilitated project meetings with engineers and project managers to enhance communication and project progression.
Education
Certificate III - Health Services Assistance
Mater Education
Australia03-2023
Bachelor of Architecture -
Jawaharlal Nehru Engineering College
India03-2002
High School -
Sarasvati Bhuvan College of Science
IndiaSkills
- Personal Care Assistance
- Dementia Care
- Palliative Care Exposure
- Continence Management
- Skin integrity care
- Pressure area care
- Falls Prevention
- Pressure Injury Prevention
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Mobility Assistance
- Daily living activities
- Temperature monitoring
- Manual handling
- Safe manual handling
- Hoist transfers
- Meal preparation support
- Nutrition & Hydration Support
- Clinical Documentation
- Person-Centred Care
- Behaviour Support
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Meal preparation support
Certification
- National Police Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (if applicable)
- Blue Card (if applicable)
- COVID-19 and Influenza vaccinations
- Australian driver's licence and own vehicle (if applicable)
Timeline
Personal Carer / Assistant in Nursing
Mercy Community Services
11.2022 - Current
Kitchen Services Assistant
Mercy Community Services
08.2021 - 01.2022
Architectural Designer
Kumar Properties
02.2012 - 06.2014
Architectural Assistant
Hiranandani Group of Companies
06.2011 - 01.2012
Certificate III - Health Services Assistance
Mater Education
Bachelor of Architecture -
Jawaharlal Nehru Engineering College
High School -
Sarasvati Bhuvan College of Science