Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Referees
Availability
Timeline
Generic

Samaranayake Suraweera

Malvern

Summary

Invested Assistant in Nursing dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interests of clients. Expertise in individual support and multi cultural community support. Respectful and compassionate professional offering 6 years background serving community by providing guidance for clients in need.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant in Nursing

Australian Unity
02.2024 - Current

Tram Driver

Yarra Trams
09.2023 - 02.2024
  • Improved passenger satisfaction by providing timely and accurate route information, maintaining a friendly demeanor, and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Ensured smooth operations by conducting thorough pre-trip inspections of vehicle systems and equipment, identifying any issues or potential problems.
  • Maintained safety standards by strictly adhering to operating procedures, following traffic signals, and staying alert to any hazards on the tracks.
  • Reduced delays with proactive communication with dispatchers, reporting any mechanical issues or other incidents promptly for efficient resolution.

Support Worker

Bupa
01.2021 - 09.2023
  • Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
  • Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
  • Maintained record of daily individual activities, behaviors and pertinent incidents for patient analysis and assessment.
  • Analyzed overall patient performance and recommended adjustments to care plan goals, supporting individual progression.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.

Community Support Worker, Assistant in Nursing

Caring For You Nursing Agency
06.2017 - 06.2022
  • Provided customized care according to individual health plan.
  • Provided emotional support to affected residents and victims and assisted in developing long-term recovery plans and goals.
  • Observed, monitored and recorded clients' physical and emotional well-being to report changes to senior staff.
  • Assisted case management team in identifying potential problems by providing input to counselors and other professionals in regard to development of client program plans.
  • Escorted clients to appointments, shopping and leisure activities.
  • Worked with clients' families to provide recommendations and advice on proper care.
  • Participated in group planning and helped develop individual activity plans, focusing on special needs of each client.
  • Identified social, economic, recreational and educational services in community to meet clients' needs.

Community Support Worker

Prestige Inhome Care
04.2017 - 01.2018
  • Provided emotional support to affected residents and victims and assisted in developing long-term recovery plans and goals.
  • Planned and hosted on- and off-campus community service activities.
  • Enlisted support of volunteers and collaborated with businesses and community groups.
  • Advocated for clients for comprehensive service delivery and linkage to Type hospital, veterans' benefits opportunities, and community agencies.

Medical Receptionist

Family Medical And Dental Clinic
06.2016 - 01.2017
  • Checked patient insurance, demographic and health history to keep information current.
  • Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
  • Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
  • Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
  • Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
  • Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
  • Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
  • Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
  • Enhanced office productivity by handling high volume of callers per day.
  • Used computerized data management systems to organize immense datasets and coordinate care details for large patient bases.
  • Offered ample support to team members with creative solutions to complex challenges regarding scheduling, conflict resolution and medical care.

Education

Certificate III - Individual Support

Holmesglen Institute
Moorabbin, VIC
11.2016

Skills

  • Documentation Abilities
  • Computer Configurations
  • Documenting Incidents
  • Client Records Management
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Review Cases
  • Problem Identification
  • Communication Assistance
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Attentive to People
  • Strength Improvements
  • Daily Logs
  • Educational Strategies
  • Client Coping Mechanisms
  • Daily Living Support

Certification

  • Certificate in counseling psychology , SIBA - 2016

Referees

Australian Unity

Dilhani Arachchi

Community Liaison Manager -1300 189 664


Bupa aged care

Mindy Pandikorala -0467 767 522

Registered Nurse

Availability

Monday - All day

Wednesday - Night 

Thursday - All day

Friday - All day

Saturday - All day

Sunday - All day

Public holidays - All day

Timeline

Assistant in Nursing

Australian Unity
02.2024 - Current

Tram Driver

Yarra Trams
09.2023 - 02.2024

Support Worker

Bupa
01.2021 - 09.2023

Community Support Worker, Assistant in Nursing

Caring For You Nursing Agency
06.2017 - 06.2022

Community Support Worker

Prestige Inhome Care
04.2017 - 01.2018

Medical Receptionist

Family Medical And Dental Clinic
06.2016 - 01.2017

Certificate III - Individual Support

Holmesglen Institute

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Samaranayake Suraweera