Swastika Shrestha
Hopper Crossing,VIC
Summary
Dedicated care professional, committed to supporting patients in feeling secure and comfortable in clinical and home settings. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Mercy Place Parkville
Parkville, VIC
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
PCA
Allity Aged Care (Bolton Clarke)
Werribee, VIC
12.2021 - Current
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
PCA
Provident Home Care
Melton, Vic
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
PCA
Allity Aged Care
Springvale, VIC
07.2018 - 12.2021
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Education
Diploma - Diploma of Hospitality
Gurkhas Institute of Technology
Diploma - Diploma of Business
Victorian Institute Of Technology
Certificate 3 In Individual Support -
Einstein College Of Australia
Medications - Assist Clients With Medication Training
OHS.com.au
Skills
- Teamwork skills
- Outstanding time management skills
- Good communication skills
- Problem solving
- Team work
License
Australian Driving License
NDIS ID 76326773
Working with children check card No 2556762A-01
Reference
Binisha Shrestha RN at Glendale
0476 510 157
binisha_sth@yahoo.com
Diego RN at Mercy Place
0407 408 398
dacruzer74@gmail.com
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Mercy Place Parkville
01.2023 - Current
PCA
Provident Home Care
11.2022 - 03.2023
PCA
Allity Aged Care (Bolton Clarke)
12.2021 - Current
PCA
Allity Aged Care
07.2018 - 12.2021
Diploma - Diploma of Hospitality
Gurkhas Institute of Technology
Diploma - Diploma of Business
Victorian Institute Of Technology
Certificate 3 In Individual Support -
Einstein College Of Australia
Medications - Assist Clients With Medication Training
OHS.com.au