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Chathuri Gunarathna

Narre Warren,VIC

Summary

Experienced with providing personalized care and assistance with daily living activities. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to support client emotional and physical needs. Knowledge of maintaining safe and comfortable environment to enhance overall well-being.

Dedicated Personal Caretaker with a proven track record at Francesca Lantieri, excelling in compassionate caregiving and meticulous health monitoring. Achieved a 30% improvement in client well-being through personalized care plans and emotional support. Skilled in dementia care and fostering strong relationships, ensuring client satisfaction and safety.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Caretaker

Francesca Lantieri
10.2019 - 12.2024
  • Supported clients'' emotional health through active listening and empathetic communication.
  • Promoted independence among clients by encouraging participation in self-care activities whenever possible.
  • Ensured proper nutrition for clients through meal planning, preparation, and feeding assistance when needed.
  • Assisted with medication management, ensuring timely administration and adherence to prescribed routines.
  • Managed household finances on behalf of the client, paying bills accurately ontime.
  • Reduced the risk of injuries by closely monitoring clients'' mobility and assisting with transfers.
  • Provided transportation to medical appointments or recreational outings, enhancing the overall quality of life for the client.
  • Facilitated social interactions for the client by arranging visits from friends or family members whenever possible.
  • Responded promptly to emergencies by implementing appropriate first aid measures or contacting emergency services as needed.
  • Enhanced client well-being by providing timely and attentive personal care services.
  • Improved clients'' daily living skills by providing assistance with grooming, dressing, and hygiene tasks.
  • Adapted care strategies according to changing needs or preferences of the client while maintaining continuity of service delivery.
  • Built strong rapport with clients and their families, fostering positive relationships based on trust and respect.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients by performing light housekeeping duties.
  • Implemented therapeutic activities tailored to individual interests and abilities to promote cognitive function or physical fitness in clients.
  • Safeguarded client privacy by maintaining strict confidentiality regarding personal information and respecting boundaries within the home setting.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to create personalized care plans that addressed each client''s unique needs.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
  • Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
  • Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.

Skills

  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Dementia care
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Housekeeping
  • Social interaction
  • Emotional support
  • Meal preparation
  • Health monitoring
  • Exercise encouragement
  • Medical appointment scheduling
  • Documentation
  • Elderly care

Accomplishments


  • Achieved improving a client health by completing administering medication, monitoring health and wellbeing, maintaining records and reporting any changes. with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Achieved seeing a patient's physical health improve, such as increased mobility or strength through effectively helping with Mobility assistance.
  • Achieved strong relationship through effectively helping with Household tasks such as Shopping, cooking, cleaning, laundry and Helping with meal preparation.
  • Developing and maintaining strong relationships with client and their family through effectively helping with companionship and emotional support and dealing with mail, bills, and money as well as helping with banking.

Languages

Italian
Full Professional

Timeline

Personal Caretaker

Francesca Lantieri
10.2019 - 12.2024
Chathuri Gunarathna