Somil
Mill Park,Australia
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Personal Care Assistant with experience in aged care and community services. I am committed to providing quality care to individuals of all ages and cultural backgrounds. Seeking to further develop my career in the healthcare industry by contributing my skills and passion to assist individuals in overcoming limitations and improving their quality of life.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
San Carlo Homes for The Aged Care
VIC
12.2023 - Current
- Assist residents with showering, toileting, mobility, and manual handling following set care guidelines
- Engage with residents in daily activities and learn basic Italian to better communicate with the residents of Italian background
- Work across all units, including high care and memory support units
- Address behavioral challenges and provide support to residents with diverse needs
Personal Support Worker
H1
VIC
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, including food assistance and hygiene
- Monitored changes and improvements in residents' health and documented them
- Ensured adherence to organizational care guidelines and occupational health and safety procedures
Student on Placement
Blue Cross – The Boulevard Mill Park
VIC
12.2023 - 12.2023
- Supported residents with personal care tasks such as showering, toileting, and mobility
- Participated in resident activities and provided companionship
- Learned manual handling techniques and care procedures for high care and memory support units
Personal Support Worker
DNA Recruitment
VIC
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Engaged in lifestyle activities with residents and tracked their progress
- Provided in-home support, focusing on personal and general hygiene
- Assisted with manual handling and mobility in compliance with care guidelines and safety procedures
Education
Diploma of Nursing -
Holmesglen Institute
06.2025
Skills
- Strong ability to work both independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision
- Skilled in assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
- High level of initiative, organization, and attention to detail
- Strong task and time management skills
- Reliable, honest, and hardworking with a commitment to delivering high standards of care
- Empathetic, compassionate, and able to build rapport with clients and team members
- Comprehensive understanding of the needs of the elderly, including those with behavioral issues and dementia
- Efficient in performing housekeeping tasks
Volunteer Experience
- Disaster Management Volunteer, National Service Scheme (NSS) - India, Assisted in city clean-ups and promoted awareness of cleanliness in the community.
- Volunteer, Youth Alive - India, Organized youth outreach activities and boosted confidence among young people.
Qualificationsandcertifications
- Level 2 First Aid
- CPR Certificate
- Manual Handling in the Community Service Sector
- Current Police Check
- International Police Check
- Working with Children Check
- NDIS Screening Check
- National Service Scheme (NSS) Certificate (India)
References
- Raphael Omusi Lyambili, Supervisor at H1, VIC, 0422 490 540, raphaelomusi@gmail.com
- Pooja Sharma, Team Leader at San Carlo, VIC, 0412 179 618, Poojasharma8392@gmail.com
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
San Carlo Homes for The Aged Care
12.2023 - Current
Student on Placement
Blue Cross – The Boulevard Mill Park
12.2023 - 12.2023
Personal Support Worker
H1
07.2023 - 02.2024
Personal Support Worker
DNA Recruitment
01.2023 - 09.2023
Diploma of Nursing -
Holmesglen Institute