Tripti Sikdar
Melbourne,Australia
Summary
Compassionate personal care worker with extensive experience in aged care and community settings. Recently, I completed a Diploma of Nursing, expanding my clinical knowledge to enhance the quality of care. Dedicated to fostering independence, dignity, and emotional well-being for clients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
PERSONAL CARE WORKER
Akt Rapid Care Services
Melbourne, VIC
06.2024 - Current
- Provide professional and compassionate care to clients across various facilities
- Foster a safe, respectful environment while promoting client's independence.
- Received positive feedback, boosting client retention and referrals.
PERSONAL CARE WORKER
CALVARY MILWARD
Melbourne, Victoria
08.2023 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to enhance clients' quality of life.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment, reducing health risks significantly.
- Communicated effectively with families, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Monitored client progress, adapting care strategies for optimal results.
- Utilized empathy and patience, enhancing client emotional well-being.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Lee care.
- Supported mobility to improve client's physical health.
FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT
VMCH-St. Catherine Aged Care Residence
Balwyn
07.2018 - 09.2022
- Worked as part of a team in a busy kitchen assisting in the day running of the catering area.
- Along with the kitchen management team complying with all hygiene and health and safety programs and regulations.
- Assisted Cook and Chefs in meal preparation.
- Adhered strictly to all food safety guidelines while preparing meals.
- Utilized excellent customer service skills when interacting with residents and coworkers.
- Making sure that all kitchen equipment like food mixers, fridges, cookers are in good working order.
- Reporting any faulty equipment to the kitchen manager or chef.
- Keeping the storerooms well stocked and always organized.
- Complying with the daily cleaning rosters.
- Using the correct amount of specialist chemicals when cleaning work surfaces and equipment.
PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT
Elgar Homes Supported Residential Services
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Adapted communication techniques to accommodate individual needs of clients.
- Developed meaningful relationships with patients through active listening and conversation.
- Aided with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Actively participated in continuing education courses related to personal caregiver duties.
- Provided companionship to clients by engaging in conversations and activities.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, dusting.
- Developed individualized care plans tailored specifically to each patient's needs.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with both clients and colleagues alike.
Education
DIPLOMA OF NURSING - HLT54121
Torrens University-Think Education
Melbourne, VIC09.2025
CERTIFICATE III IN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT -
Arizona College
03-2023
MASTERS IN FINANCIAL ANALYST -
Masters in Financial Analyst
Bundoora01.2019
AGEING, HOME AND COMMUNITY -
ALACC Health College
01.2018
Skills
- Working with diverse people
- active listening
- Verbal and written communication
- Attentive service
- Fast-paced environment
- Complex problem-solving
- Team-oriented
- COVID-19 safety protocols
- Safe work practices
- Client rapport building
- Compassionate caregiving
- Dementia care
- Emotional support
- Privacy and confidentiality
- First aid and CPR
- Resident care and support
- strong interpersonal skills
- Monitoring and reporting changes
Certification
- Food safety level 1 HLTFSE001
- Conduct manual tasks safely – HLTWHS005
- Certificate in Residents and Mental Health SRS
- Working with children check
- Provide CPR and First Aid – HLTAID003
- NDIS screening check
- Blood safe: Clinical Transfusion Practice
Timeline
PERSONAL CARE WORKER
Akt Rapid Care Services
06.2024 - Current
PERSONAL CARE WORKER
CALVARY MILWARD
08.2023 - Current
FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT
VMCH-St. Catherine Aged Care Residence
07.2018 - 09.2022
PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT
Elgar Homes Supported Residential Services
05.2017 - 06.2018
DIPLOMA OF NURSING - HLT54121
Torrens University-Think Education
CERTIFICATE III IN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT -
Arizona College
MASTERS IN FINANCIAL ANALYST -
Masters in Financial Analyst
AGEING, HOME AND COMMUNITY -
ALACC Health College
Clinical placement for Diploma in Nursing HLT54121: -
- Non-acute, aged care at TLC Clifton Views from 09/09/2024 to 20/09/2024
- Sub-acute/PHC at the Victorian Rehabilitation Centre from 01/20/2025 to 02/02/2025
- Mental Health Unit Care, TLC, The Heights Residential Aged Care from 12/05/2025 to 23/05/2025
- Acute sector (oncology) – John Fawkner Private Hospital, Coburg, from 04/08/2025 to 31/08/2025
References
References available upon request.
Additional informations
- Currently waiting for registration
- Fully vaccinated
- Full work rights
Clinical placement for Diploma in Nursing HLT54121: -
- Non-acute, aged care at TLC Clifton Views from 09/09/2024 to 20/09/2024
- Sub-acute/PHC at the Victorian Rehabilitation Centre from 01/20/2025 to 02/02/2025
- Mental Health Unit Care, TLC, The Heights Residential Aged Care from 12/05/2025 to 23/05/2025
- Acute sector (oncology) – John Fawkner Private Hospital, Coburg, from 04/08/2025 to 31/08/2025
References
References available upon request.