Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additionalinformation
Practicalexperience
References
Languages
Timeline
Sushma Bista

Sushma Bista

Oak Park,VIC

Summary

Experienced and compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience from Moran Aged Care. Demonstrated ability in delivering high-quality, individualized care, supporting daily living activities, and enhancing resident well-being. Adept at building strong relationships with residents and working collaboratively within a care team. Committed to upholding the highest standards of aged care and making a meaningful impact in residents' lives.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Intern

Caregiver

01.2022 - Current
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.

Volunteer

09.2020 - 12.2022
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Guided troubled individuals to tools and resources necessary for healing.
  • Completed daily domestic tasks in shelters and group homes to assist people in need.
  • Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
  • Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.

Education

Diploma in Nursing -

Menzies Institute
07.2026

Certificate IV in Ageing Support -

Tas College
06.2024

High School - Science Faculty

Himalayan Whitehouse International College
07.2021

Skills

  • Personal Care: Grooming, showering, dressing, toileting
  • Holistic Care Approach
  • Building Trusted Relationships with Residents
  • Incident Reporting and Care Documentation
  • Manual Handling and Mobility Assistance
  • Meal Preparation and Dietary Understanding
  • Light Housekeeping and Bed Making
  • CPR and Physical Stamina

Certification

  • Certificate IV in Individual Support
  • Hand Hygiene (Completed 05/01/24)
  • Understanding of Dementia (Tasmania University, 02/01/24)
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Understanding of Food Allergy
  • Immunization
  • Police Check
  • Children Check
  • COVID-19 Vaccination (3 doses)
  • NDIS

Additionalinformation

Fluent in English, Hindi, Nepali, Available for all shifts, including night shifts

Practicalexperience

  • Personal Care Assistant, Moran Aged Care, Roxburgh Park, Melbourne, VIC, 01/01/24, 06/01/24, Assisted residents with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and grooming., Supported mobility and transfers, ensuring resident safety., Assisted with meal preparation and feeding for residents with dietary needs., Provided companionship through conversations, games, and activities., Assisted with light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean environment., Monitored health changes and reported to nursing staff., Built strong relationships with residents, understanding their individual needs.
  • Volunteer Experience, Nepal Red Cross Society, Kathmandu, Nepal, 09/01/20, 12/01/22, Organized blood donation drives, health education campaigns, and community-based projects., Provided first aid and participated in disaster response training.
  • Food Handler and Cashier, O'Brien Group Australia, 05/01/24, Present, Followed food handling and sanitation procedures., Monitored inventory levels and assisted with food deliveries., Operated cash register and processed transactions., Provided excellent customer service and addressed inquiries.
  • Waitress, Windsor Hotel, Melbourne, VIC, 01/01/23, Present, Greeted and seated customers, provided menu information, and took orders., Served food and beverages efficiently and managed customer payments., Maintained cleanliness and organization in the dining area.
  • Kitchen Hand, Milk Bar, Melbourne, VIC, 12/01/22, Present, Assisted with ingredient preparation, dishwashing, and kitchen maintenance., Followed food safety guidelines and supported kitchen staff.
  • Barista, Pullman Hotel, Melbourne, VIC, Prepared and served a range of coffee beverages., Operated and maintained coffee equipment, managed customer orders and payments.
  • Cleaning, Consolidated, 03/01/23, 09/01/23, Performed daily cleaning tasks, including floor care, surface dusting, and restroom sanitation., Managed cleaning supplies and equipment.

References

  • Myra Banayat, Registered Nurse, Moran Aged Care, 0404 921 987
  • Ranjeet Kaur, Personal Care Assistant, Moran Aged Care, 0414 423 026
  • Natalie Grech, Personal Care Assistant, Moran Aged Care, 0423 739 459
  • Kriti Dahal, Personal Care Assistant, Moran Aged Care, 0450 366 835

Languages

Nepali
Professional Working
Hindi
Professional Working

Timeline

Caregiver -
01.2022 - Current
Volunteer -
09.2020 - 12.2022
Intern -
Menzies Institute - Diploma in Nursing,
Tas College - Certificate IV in Ageing Support,
Himalayan Whitehouse International College - High School, Science Faculty

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