PURMILA GURUNG
Jacana,Australia
Summary
Compassionate and reliable aged care graduate with hands-on experience delivering personal care and support to elderly residents. Recently completed Certificate III in Aged Care with First Aid and Manual Handling training. Skilled in mobility assistance, communication, and building meaningful connections. Driven by a strong work ethic and a deep passion for improving seniors' quality of life. Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Meadow Heights Opal Community Care Centre
90 Lightwood Crescent, Meadow Heights 3048, Victoria, Australia
03.2025 - 03.2025
- Assisted elderly residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Provided compassionate companionship and emotional support to reduce loneliness and improve residents' well-being.
- Used proper manual handling techniques and mobility aids to ensure resident safety during transfers and movements.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment, adhering to strict infection control and hygiene protocols.
- 120-hour placement
Project Coordinator
Ministry of Health
, Thimphu, Bhutan
09.2019 - 06.2023
- Coordinated project schedules and timelines for effective team collaboration.
- Assisted in preparing project documentation and reports for stakeholders.
- Supported budget tracking and resource allocation for ongoing projects.
- Organized meetings and maintained agendas to ensure focused discussions.
- Communicated project updates to team members and stakeholders regularly.
- Researched best practices to enhance project workflows and efficiency.
- Liaised between departments, vendors and clients to monitor project expenses.
- Developed and implemented project tracker or calendar to meet and maintain standards.
- Collaborated with internal teams to develop project solutions resulting in on-time execution.
Manager
Green Bhutan Corporation Limited
, Thimphu, Bhutan
01.2017 - 08.2019
- Developed training programs to enhance employee skills and performance.
- Coordinated staff schedules to meet business needs and improve efficiency.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with vendors and suppliers to reduce costs.
Education
Masters of Project Management - Project Management
Central Queensland University
Melbourne, VIC11-2025
CHC33021 - Certificate III - Individual Support
Australian College of Skills And Training
3A Belair Avenue Glenroy 304606-2025
Bachelor of Life Sciences - Biological Sciences
Royal University of Bhutan
Sherubtse College, Bhutan06-2016
Class 12 Science Stream - Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate
Ugyen Academy Higher Secondary School
Punakha, Bhutan12-2012
Class 10 (General Qualification) - Bhutan Board of Education
Gomtu Middle Secondary School
Gomtu, Bhutan 12-2009
Skills
- Empathetic communication skills
- Adaptable under pressure
- Household tasks
- Care plan implementation
- Toileting assistance
- Meal preparation
- Compassionate caregiving
- Client transportation
- Memory care techniques
- Companionship
- Grooming assistance
- Meal planning
- Personal errands assistance
- Activities of daily living support
- Personal hygiene
- Active listening
- Strong teamwork orientation
- Detail-oriented in documenting and reporting client's health changes
- Can manage multiple care tasks efficiently
Accomplishments
- Completed coursework on solid foundation in biology, physiology, and genetics, with hands-on lab experience and strong analytical and research skills.
- Achieved high academic performance consistently throughout high school, demonstrating commitment and dedication to studies.
References
- Heema Chamlagain, Registered Nurse, 0416702023, pamelaguruhong@gmail.com
- Anjali Gyawali, Enrolled Nurse, 0448058338, gyawalianjali@outlook.com
Certification
- Certificate III in Individual Support and Disability
English
English
Full Professional
Dzongkha
Native/ Bilingual
Nepali
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Elementary
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Meadow Heights Opal Community Care Centre
03.2025 - 03.2025
Project Coordinator
Ministry of Health
09.2019 - 06.2023
Manager
Green Bhutan Corporation Limited
01.2017 - 08.2019
Masters of Project Management - Project Management
Central Queensland University
CHC33021 - Certificate III - Individual Support
Australian College of Skills And Training
Bachelor of Life Sciences - Biological Sciences
Royal University of Bhutan
Class 12 Science Stream - Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate
Ugyen Academy Higher Secondary School
Class 10 (General Qualification) - Bhutan Board of Education
Gomtu Middle Secondary School