Asanga De Silva
Cardiff
Summary
Dynamic Support Worker with a proven track record at Unite Care Group, excelling in crisis intervention and effective communication. Demonstrates expertise in developing tailored treatment plans that foster client independence and enhance overall well-being. Committed to building strong relationships and ensuring clients receive exceptional care and support. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Support Worker
Unite Care Group
Cardiff
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided efficient and safe mobility assistance tailored to diverse client needs.
- Assessed client needs and developed treatment plans accordingly.
- Liaised effectively between other professionals involved in a client's care, such as doctors, nurses, social workers and family members.
- Supported clients' social, physical and emotional needs to help integrate into local community.
- Administered medication according to company guidelines whilst monitoring its effectiveness.
Care Assistant
Barchester - Bryn Ivor Lodge Care Home
Cardiff
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
- Answered patient call bells promptly and responded to requests for assistance with a positive attitude.
- Transported patients to appointments or other locations using wheelchairs or stretchers.
- Transferred patients to and from beds, chairs or wheelchairs using principles of body mechanics and equipment such as gait belts.
- Assisted patients with personal care by bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship to patients by talking, listening and engaging in activities such as reading or playing board games.
- Reported changes in patient condition to nursing staff immediately.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Administered medications under the direction of a registered nurse.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
Domiciliary Care Worker
ND Care & Support
Cardiff
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
- Encouraged socialization among clients through conversation or participation in group activities.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
- Developed positive relationships with clients while respecting their right to privacy.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction from physician.
- Gave emotional support to family members of clients during visits or when necessary.
Education
MBA - Project Management
University of South Wales
Treforest01-2023
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Crisis intervention
- Behavioral support
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Verbal and written communication
- Professional boundaries
- Risk management
- Empathy and patience
- Documentation and reporting
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
- Excellent communication
Certification
- City & Guilds Level 2 Heath and Social Care - Core( Adults)
Accomplishments
- Best Career award for the moth of November 2022 - ND Care & Support Cardiff
Languages
Sinhala ( Sri Lankan Native Language)
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Support Worker
Unite Care Group
07.2023 - 08.2024
Care Assistant
Barchester - Bryn Ivor Lodge Care Home
04.2023 - 07.2023
Domiciliary Care Worker
ND Care & Support
10.2022 - 07.2023
MBA - Project Management
University of South Wales
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