Thilini Gunarathna
Warabrook, NSW,NSW
Summary
Dedicated Aged Care Worker from Seth Sewana Aged Care Home, known for exceptional time management and a positive attitude. Excelled in providing compassionate care, enhancing residents' quality of life, and fostering community involvement. Skilled in critical thinking and maintaining calm under pressure, consistently adapting to meet the diverse needs of clients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Ministry Of Education
Sri Lanka
03.2019 - 03.2024
Aged Care Worker
Seth Sewana Aged Care Home
Sri Lanka
04.2018 - 02.2019
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Promoted social interaction for isolated seniors through engaging group activities.
- Enhanced residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for all residents, ensuring their wellbeing.
- Continually updated knowledge in aged care practices by attending professional development courses regularly.
- Contributed to a positive team culture by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
- Organized special events for residents that promoted participation, enjoyment, and community involvement.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing detailed handover reports on residents'' progress and needs.
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult times, offering reassurance and guidance.
- Assisted residents with daily living tasks, promoting independence and dignity.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts -
University of Colombo
Sri Lanka 11.2011
Skills
Time management
Positive attitude
Attention to details
Critical thinking
Ability to work with others
Desire to help people
Ability to understand people's reactions
Ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
Remain calm in stressful situations
Timeline
Teacher
Ministry Of Education
03.2019 - 03.2024
Aged Care Worker
Seth Sewana Aged Care Home
04.2018 - 02.2019
Bachelor Of Arts -
University of Colombo