Sonam Choki
KELMSCOTT,WA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Personal Care Assistant with over 3 years of experience providing high quality care and support to elderly clients in residential aged care. Skilled in assisting with activities of daily living, mobility support, continence care, feeding assistance, infection control, and person centred care. Strong ability to communicate effectively with residents, families and Registered Nurses, while maintaining residents’ dignity, safety, and wellbeing. Committed to delivering professional, respectful, and compassionate care in accordance with aged care standards and organisational policies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Karingal Green Health and Aged Care Community
01.2023 - Current
- Delivered high quality, person centred care to elderly residents in accordance with individual care plans, organisational policies, and nursing directions.
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, continence care, mobility, and feeding assistance.
- Supported residents to maintain dignity, independence, comfort, and emotional wellbeing at all times.
- Monitored residents’ physical and emotional conditions and promptly reported any changes or concerns to Registered Nurses and senior staff.
- Assisted residents with feeding, and monitoring of food and fluid intake as required.
- Safely assisted residents with transfers, repositioning, walking support, and use of mobility aids while following manual handling procedures.
- Read and followed care plans to ensure care was delivered according to residents’ individual needs and preferences.
- Maintained accurate documentation and communicated effectively with residents, families, colleagues, and healthcare professionals.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment through infection control practices, laundry, cleaning, and bed making.
- Followed workplace health and safety policies, infection control procedures, and aged care standards.
- Participated in ongoing training and professional development to maintain knowledge and skills in aged care practices.
- Demonstrated compassion, professionalism, patience, and respect while supporting residents with diverse care needs.
Skills
- Personal care assistance
- Manual Handling and Safe Transfers
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Emotional support and empathy
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Continence Care
- Infection Control and Hygiene Practices
Certification
- Certificate III in Individual Support
- First Aid Certificate
- Food Safety and Hygiene Training
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Karingal Green Health and Aged Care Community
01.2023 - Current