Sonakshi Goyal
Craigieburn,Australia
Summary
Dedicated Personal Care Assistant and Assistant in Nursing with proven experience in facilitating daily living activities and performing essential clinical tasks in healthcare environments. Recognized for strong work ethic, adaptability, and effective communication skills. Proficient in executing individualized care plans and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient safety and comfort.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant and Assistant in Nursing
Nurse for You
03.2024 - Current
- Facilities: John Fawkner Hospital; Box Hill Hospital; St Vincent Private Hospital Fitzroy; St Vincent Aged Care Kew; St Vincent Aged Care Lalor
- Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs): bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, mobility
- Provided basic patient care under RN supervision and licensed clinicians
- Supported patient safety through transfers, positioning, mechanical aids, and fall-prevention protocols
- Monitored and reported patient condition, vital signs (where trained), skin integrity, pain or discomfort
- Ensured hygiene and comfort: oral care, grooming, dignity preservation
- Assisted with meals: monitored intake, documented dietary notes, feeding support
- Performed basic clinical tasks under supervision: wound care, drainage, post-procedure hygiene, charting
- Adhered to infection prevention and control protocols
- Documented care provided, observations, and changes in patient charts
- Contributed to individualized care plans and handovers; collaborated with care teams
Caring Hands Healthcare
09.2024 - Current
- Facilities: Epping Private Hospital; Peninsula Private Hospital; Sandringham Hospital; Werribee Mercy Hospital; Baptcare Norlane; Baptcare Werribee
- Followed individualized care plans; reported changes in patients’ conditions to healthcare professionals
- Monitored health status (vital signs where trained) and maintained a safe environment
- Supported ADLs: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility
- Documented care and observations in patient records; communicated effectively with the care team
- Maintained patient privacy and dignity; respected cultural and personal preferences
- Assisted with mobility and transfers; supported safe movement between beds, chairs, and equipment
- Served meals per dietary needs and preferences; assisted with feeding if required
- Provided companionship and emotional support; engaged in activities to promote well-being.
Altara
01.2025 - Current
- Facilities: Oxa Care, Grace of Mary, Corpus Christi Greenvale.
- Assisted with ADLs under appropriate supervision
- Promoted safety, dignity, and privacy: supported transfers, positioning, fall prevention
- Monitored health status, comfort, nutrition, and skin integrity; reported promptly and documented as required
- Supported infection prevention and hygiene: followed hand hygiene, PPE, cleaning protocols; ensured a safe care environment
- Collaborated as part of the care team: participated in care planning, handovers, and coordination with RNs and clinicians to meet patient needs
Education
Master of Social Work -
Skills
- Flexible working hours
- Patient mobility assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control protocols
- Care plan development
- Team collaboration
- Safety protocol adherence
- Effective communication
- Emotional support
- Cultural sensitivity
- Problem solving
- Time management
Certification
- Covid-19 Vaccination
- Police Check
- Certificate III in Individual Support & Disability
- Flu Vaccination
- Driver’s Licence & Own Car
Key Skills And Attributes
- Flexible working hours
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work well in a busy environment
- Hard working
- Strong awareness of infection control
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Altara
01.2025 - Current
Caring Hands Healthcare
09.2024 - Current
Personal Care Assistant and Assistant in Nursing
Nurse for You
03.2024 - Current
Master of Social Work -
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