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Education
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PURMILA GURUNG

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, VIC
11-2025

CHC33021 - Certificate III - Individual Support

Australian College of Skills And Training
3A Belair Avenue Glenroy 3046
06-2025

Bachelor of Life Sciences - Biological Sciences

Royal University of Bhutan
Sherubtse College, Bhutan
06-2016

Class 12 Science Stream - Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate

Ugyen Academy Higher Secondary School
Punakha, Bhutan
12-2012

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
PURMILA GURUNG