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Work History
Education
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SAMANTHA MARALANDE

Royal Freemasons Coppin Centre
Malvern East,Vic
SAMANTHA MARALANDE
3
Languages
14
years of professional experience

Qualified personal care assistant / Assistant in nursing with solid background in providing compassionate and attentive care to clients. Supporting daily living activities and personal hygiene, ensuring comfort and dignity. Demonstrated proficiency in communication and patience, fostering a positive and caring environment for clients.

Work History

Personal Care Assistant / Assistant In Nursing

2 Years 8 Months
Royal Freemasons Coppin Centre | 03.2024 - Current
  • Provided compassionate personal care support, ensuring residents' bathing, grooming, and dressing needs were met with dignity.
  • Monitored resident wellbeing and reported changes to nursing staff, facilitating timely interventions for health concerns.
  • Monitored resident wellbeing and promptly reported changes, escalating concerns to nursing staff.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rates as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Maintained accurate care records, documenting observations and daily responses to enhance continuity of care.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rates according to medical staff instructions.

Hospitality Assistant

1 Year 6 Months
Royal Freemasons | 09.2022 - 03.2024
  • Coordinated resident meal service, ensuring prompt delivery and attentive dining support.
  • Monitored food quality and presentation, promoting consistent resident satisfaction.
  • Assisted with special dietary requirements, following care plans and service instructions accurately.
  • Maintained kitchen and dining areas in line with hygiene and infection control standards.
  • Supported catering operations by preparing service areas, equipment, and stock for daily meals.
  • Trained new hospitality staff on service routines, safety practices, and resident engagement.

General Manager

7 Years
Nagenahira Beach Villas | 01.2013 - 01.2020
  • Managed daily operations at a boutique villa, overseeing online bookings, purchasing, payroll, and a team of 12 employees.
  • Coordinated with travel agents and customers to customize each reservation, enhancing guest satisfaction and loyalty
  • Complied with Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority regulations while operating the villa.

Education

Certificate III Ageing And Disability Support

Chandler RTO | Melbourne, VIC | 03-2024

Dementia support

Working in aged care

Individual support

Support independence and wellbeing

Healthy body systems

Work in community health and community services

Support community participation and social inclusion

Work effectively in disability support

Work with diverse people

Work legally and ethically

Using palliative approach

Infection prevention and control

Safe work practices and client care

Skills

Grooming support
Compassionate care
Environmental safety
Hygiene support
Toileting assistance
Patient mobility assistance
Community engagement
Toileting support
Hygiene support
Behavior management
Tact and diplomacy

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
sinhalese
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Limited Working

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant / Assistant In Nursing

Royal Freemasons Coppin Centre
03.2024 - CurrentRead More

Hospitality Assistant

Royal Freemasons
09.2022 - 03.2024Read More

General Manager

Nagenahira Beach Villas
01.2013 - 01.2020Read More

Chandler RTO

Certificate III Ageing And Disability Support
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SAMANTHA MARALANDE