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Work History
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Sayana Karki

Carlton,VIC

Summary

Dedicated Personal Care Assistant with experience at St Vincent, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to develop individualized care plans and enhance client well-being through compassionate support. Strong communicator and advocate for patient safety, ensuring compliance with medication guidelines and fostering a nurturing environment for clients.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

E4 Agency
Melbourne, VIC
03.2025 - Current
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
  • Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members regarding plan of care for each client.
  • Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.

Burgertory

Customer Service Department
03.2020 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Cabrini Health

Acute Nursing Placement
01.2025 - 02.2025

Western Health

Nursing Placement Urology
09.2024 - 10.2024

Personal Care Assistant

St vincent kew
Melbourne, Vic
07.2023 - 09.2024
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans addressing each client''s specific needs.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormal findings to medical professionals for further evaluation.

Royal Melbourne Hospital

Neurosurgery Placement Nursing
05.2024 - 06.2024

St Vincent's Private Hospital

Placement on Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery Ward
11.2023 - 12.2023
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Advocated for patients' compliance with medication guidelines.
  • Enhanced patient safety with thorough medication reviews and drug interaction assessments.
  • Answered questions regarding medication instructions and usage.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through regular laundry services and linen changes.
  • Facilitated daily living activities such as personal hygiene, mealtime assistance, and mobility support for greater patient comfort and wellbeing.
  • Improved residents'' daily living skills by teaching self-care techniques and assisting with personal hygiene tasks.
  • Assisted residents with maintaining personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.

St Vincent

Nursing Mental Health Placement
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Promoted mental health awareness within the community by organizing educational events and seminars.
  • Supported families in navigating complex mental health diagnoses by coordinating services with medical professionals.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing empathetic and attentive care during mental health assessments.
  • Spearheaded mental health initiatives, providing resources and support to employees in need of assistance.
  • Coordinated community outreach events, increasing awareness about mental health services available at the facility.
  • Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and community resources.
  • Assisted families in navigating complex medical diagnoses or mental health concerns with empathy and understanding.

Mercy Hospital

Nursing Student Placement
12.2021 - 12.2021
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
  • Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, sharing updates with family members and healthcare providers as necessary.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Nursing

Australian Catholic University
Fitzroy, VIC
06-2025

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medication administration
  • Electronic health records
  • Care plan development
  • Patient assessment
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Adaptive equipment use

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Friendly, positive attitude

Certification

1. NDIS screening check

2. working with children check

3. CPR and First aid

4. Police check

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

E4 Agency
03.2025 - Current

Cabrini Health

Acute Nursing Placement
01.2025 - 02.2025

Western Health

Nursing Placement Urology
09.2024 - 10.2024

Royal Melbourne Hospital

Neurosurgery Placement Nursing
05.2024 - 06.2024

St Vincent's Private Hospital

Placement on Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery Ward
11.2023 - 12.2023

Personal Care Assistant

St vincent kew
07.2023 - 09.2024

St Vincent

Nursing Mental Health Placement
06.2022 - 07.2022

Mercy Hospital

Nursing Student Placement
12.2021 - 12.2021

Burgertory

Customer Service Department
03.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Nursing

Australian Catholic University

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