Shristi Dhankher
Nursing Student
Melbourne
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nursing student seeking a position to leverage theoretical knowledge and hands-on clinical experience gained during the first year of studies to contribute to patient care and enhance clinical skills.
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Your Nursing Agency
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Ward Host
Epworth Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Serve as the primary point of contact for patients regarding meal orders, taking into account dietary preferences, restrictions, and medical requirements.
- Coordinate with the dietary department to ensure accurate and timely delivery of meals to patients, adhering to hospital policies and standards.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills in interacting with patients to gather meal preferences, address concerns, and provide information about dietary options.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to accommodate special dietary needs based on patients' medical conditions, ensuring a patient-centered approach to nutrition.
- Efficiently manage meal order records and maintain accurate documentation to support seamless communication between the dietary team and healthcare providers.
- Contribute to a positive patient experience by ensuring that dietary preferences and restrictions are respected, and meals are delivered in a timely and respectful manner.
Personal Care Assistant
Arcare Aged Care
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormal findings to medical professionals for further evaluation.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Deakin University
Burwood, VIC02.2026
Skills
- Care plans
- Documentation review
- Caregiving
- Patient monitoring
- Compassionate caregiving
- Compassionate care
- Personal hygiene assistance
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Arcare Aged Care
01.2024 - 09.2024
Ward Host
Epworth Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Your Nursing Agency
Bachelor of Nursing -
Deakin University