Tanuja Linganahalli Rajanna
Glenelg,SA
Summary
Dedicated Disability Support Worker at CARA,
Professional with strong background in providing compassionate care and support to individuals with disabilities. Skilled in developing individualized care plans, implementing therapeutic activities, and ensuring client safety and well-being. Strong focus on team collaboration, effective communication, and adapting to changing needs. Reliable and results-driven..
Experienced working with high care/NEEDS clients such as PEG/JEG feed using both pump and gravity method,CPAP/BPAP therapy , concentrated Oxygen therapy, Oral Suctions,BGL monitoring,catheter care,epilepsy management including administering Midazolam.Behaviour support,with commitment to enhancing clients' quality of life through empathetic and respectful care
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
CARA
08.2018 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Personal Care Assistant
Southern Cross Care
04.2013 - 04.2018
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, sharing updates with family members and healthcare providers as necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine And Surgery - Naturopath
SDM College of AYURVEDA
Udupi , INDIA01-2000
Skills
- Personal Care Support
- Domestic Management Expertise
- Client Relationship Management
- Emergency Response Strategies
- Assessing Patient Vital Signs
- Infection Prevention
- Mobility Support
- Medication administration
- Healthcare Terminology
- Positive Behavior Support
- Proficient in Computer Applications
- Effective Time Management
- Detail-Oriented Approach
- Diabetes Management Tracking
- Nutritional Support
- Maintaining Professional Boundaries
- Teamwork
- Understanding of Healthcare Regulations
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- Have a Cert III in Disability Support,
- Have a Cert III in Aged care
- Hold a current FULL SA driver’s licence.
- Have a DHS Working with Children Check and an NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Have current First Aid and CPR certificate.
- Have current Manual Handing Certificate.
- Have Current Certificate of Health support bundle.
- NDIS Orientation Module.
- Right to work as Australian Citizen.
- MAPA
- Police clearance willing to take one
- Level II WHS training certificate.
- Complex care needs training in PEG/JEG Feed,Oxygen therapy,oral suctioning,CPAP/BPAP,Diabetic management, Epilepsy Management.
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
CARA
08.2018 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Southern Cross Care
04.2013 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine And Surgery - Naturopath
SDM College of AYURVEDA
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