I am a compassionate Healthcare Assistant with comprehensive experience looking after elderly patients in both a home care environment and in an aged care facility. Through kindness and a dedication to safe caregiver practices, I provide exceptional care and an environment which supports patient trust and wellbeing. I am knowledgeable about the aging process including the range of diseases and disorders that can impact the lives of elderly patients and through my training am able to provide appropriate care and comfort to my patients.
Diploma in International Healthcare Assistant. Kalandra 2022
Skills:
Healthcare knowledge including medical and pharmacology terminology, aging processes and diseases and disorders.
Understanding of cultural related issues and diversity.
Able to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve the best patient outcome.
Understanding of advocacy and ethical practice.
Understanding of Palliative and Dementia care including best practice and de-escalation.
Sri Lanka Insurance Institute. December 2016 - General Technical Competency. December 2016
ICBT Campus Kandy. Diploma Information Technology. April 2013
ICBT Campus Kandy. Diploma in English. April 2013
Home for Elders Kandy. April - May 2022 - Health Care Assistant
In-Home Healthcare Assistant: For three years I cared for a senior citizen with visual and hearing impairment, and incontinence.
Helped the patient with physiotherapy support, toileting and mobility. Monitored patient's temperature, respiration, pulse and weight
Interested in a variety of sports - playing and watching
Reading books
Listening to music
Singing
Meditation and watching meditation videos
Watching religious videos
