Sumangala Asela Fernando
Stuart Park,NT
Summary
I am seeking to secure employment (casual/part-time/full-time) in the Aged Care Industry as a Personal Carer. I am a self-motivated, friendly, caring, compassionate and hardworking person who loves interacting with people of all ages. I have a strong work ethic and I take pride in the fact that I am customer centric, solution focused and agile.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Carer
Southern Cross Care
11.2023 - Current
- Undertaking personal hygiene for an older people in accordance with individual care plans and facility’s policies and procedures, whilst ensuring that the personal preferences, privacy and dignity are supported.
- Respecting cultural differences of residents and staff members.
- Acceptable form of communication with work colleagues, supervisory staff and residents.
- Activities are completed to the standard expected in the workplace.
- Assisting those residents with challenging behaviors, by participation in the development and implementation of an individually designed management plan.
- Assists the nursing staff by observing and reporting promptly any changes in the condition or wellbeing of the Residents.
- Ensure the residents privacy, dignity and respect are maintained all the time.
- Complete residents of the day as directed.
- Perform other duties within scope of preparation and as directed.
Care Assistant
Health Care Australia
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety for clients.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, enhancing emotional support and trust.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver personalized care plans.
- Provided mobility assistance, promoting independence in daily tasks.
Personal Carer
Altaira Nursing Services
02.2023 - 10.2024
- Assistance with personal care to assist residents to maintain independence and dignity with respect to activities of daily living and lifestyle.
- Provided nutrition and hydration to residents as has been assessed as appropriate by the Registered Nurse.
- Provided assistance to residents to maintain their continence by assisting with toileting and implementing individual continence programs.
- Maintained residents’ skin integrity.
- Maintained residents’ dignity and privacy when assisting nurses to provide resident care.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment for residents, visitors and staff.
- Ensured that Progress Notes and clinical charting is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Completed Duties List relevant for your shift.
- Attended to Resident of the Day documentation and any other audits required for your shift.
- Effectively communicate to line manager and other relevant staff any information/issues/concerns relating to residents, relatives, visitors and staff.
- Worked with covid 19 infected residents and supported ADLS while having an outbreak in the facility.
Disability Support Worker (Placement)
Livability Care Australia
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Assisting residents with their ADLs (showering, washing, toileting, and dressing); Using lifters, completing documentation, complying with policies and procedures
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
Education
Certificate III - Individual Support Aged Care and Disability
Hope Training College Adelaide
01.2023
Skills
- Certificate III in Aged Care with relevant placement requirements
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to relate with older people and their families
- Able to reflective listen and communicate both verbally and non-verbally with residents in a manner that ensure confidentiality, privacy and sensitivity
- Knowledge and understanding of Aged Care funding and legislation
- Ability to understand and implement residents care plans
- Ability to identify problems and a clear understanding of when to alert immediate supervisors
- Demonstrated time management and multi-tasking skills
- Pro-active and dedicated approach to deliver best practice care
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality in all matters
- Computer literate (MS word, excel)
- Having current police check
- Fluently in Sinhala language
Certification
- Current police check
- Manual handling
- Senior First aid
- Hand hygiene certificates
Timeline
Care Assistant
Health Care Australia
01.2025 - Current
Personal Carer
Southern Cross Care
11.2023 - Current
Personal Carer
Altaira Nursing Services
02.2023 - 10.2024
Disability Support Worker (Placement)
Livability Care Australia
01.2023 - 01.2023
Certificate III - Individual Support Aged Care and Disability
Hope Training College Adelaide
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