ASOKA WIMALSIRI KURUBA PITIYALAGE
Weybridge,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in mental health care, elderly care, and dementia care. Proficient in challenging behaviour management, infection control, and medication administration. Skilled in patient health monitoring, treatment planning, and rehabilitation, with a strong focus on data confidentiality and health and safety protocols. Adept at moving and handling techniques, including hoist operation, to ensure patient comfort and safety. Committed to enhancing patient well-being through comprehensive health checks and personalised care plans.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
14177
14177
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Healthcare Assistant
The Pines Care Home
Weybridge, United Kingdom
08.2023 - Current
- Administration of medication according to doctor prescriptions
- Assisting meal preparation while following hygienic standards
- Providing personal care, oral care, diaper changing, showering, such as washing, dressing, ensuring constant safety and effective care
- Taking care of Physical disabilities, Hearing impairment, Visual impairment, Speech impairment, Brain injuries, Mental health conditions, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and Stroke patients
- Vigilantly monitor changes in physical and mental health, reporting deterioration to supervisor for urgent attention
- Work closely with staff to maintain high levels of communication Submit reports to manager regarding status of client
- Monitor client health conditions and report immediate issues to the manager
- Built patient confidence through physical exercise, promoting positive lifestyle changes and improve wellbeing
- Support clinical staff to complete health assessments
- Complete care documentation and monitor patient progress to achieve up-to-date records
- Thoroughly sterilise and sanitise clinical and mobility equipment
- Help individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief
- Administrate blood tests and blood pressure checks
- Assist in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity
- Deliver high-quality, dedicated care to clients with disability, consistently achieving individual care plan objectives
- Operate hoists to move clients in and out of bed
- Create positive relationships with clients through practical support and companionship, improving overall quality of life
- Safely transport and accompany clients to appointments and activities
- Maintain client dignity and respect throughout dressing, showering and toileting
- Aid clients with bedtime routines, washing and dressing
- Accompany clients to medical or dental appointments, grocery and errands.
Personal Care Assistant
Yona Barnea
Netanya, Israel
06.2017 - 07.2023
- Assisted clients with daily household tasks including cleaning, laundry and food preparation
- Improved social health by promoting participation in hobbies and social interests
- Portioned meals, drinks and snacks for clients, following care plan, dietary and doctor requirements
- Employed excellent perception and tact to assist patients with personal care needs
- Actively listened to patients' complaints and feedback, actioning improvements to continuously elevate quality of care
- Created positive relationships with clients through practical support and companionship, improving overall quality of life
- Maintained client dignity and respect throughout personal care support, including dressing, showering and toileting
- Maintained hygienic living environments through regular cleaning
- Operated hoists to move clients in and out of bed
- Accompanied clients to medical or dental appointments, grocery and errands
- Guaranteed user safety by monitoring wellbeing and promptly reporting concerns
- Submitted information to guardian regarding client condition updates
- Maintained excellent physical fitness levels to safely, securely lift and manoeuvre patient.
Personal Care Assistant
Avraham Cohen
Hadera, Israel
03.2016 - 02.2017
- Monitored and recorded blood glucose level and blood pressure level regularly and given required medication
- Assisted clients with daily household tasks including cleaning, laundry and food preparation
- Improved social health by promoting participation in hobbies and social interests
- Created positive relationships with clients through practical support and companionship, improving overall quality of life
- Maintained client dignity and respect throughout personal care support, including dressing, showering and toileting
- Maintained hygienic living environments through regular cleaning
- Operated hoists to move clients in and out of bed
- Accompanied clients to medical or dental appointments, grocery and errands
- Guaranteed user safety by monitoring wellbeing and promptly reporting concerns
- Maintained excellent physical fitness levels to safely, securely lift and manoeuvre patients
- Maintained excellent client relationships by offering practical and emotional support throughout care
- Assisted with feeding and drinking tasks when required by clients
- Provided clients with exciting and mentally stimulating activities to improve quality of life
- Provided emotional support to make families and patients feel comfortable and supported
- Cleaned patient rooms, completing tasks such as changing beds, dusting, hoovering and bathroom sanitisation
- Maintained safe medical equipment by thoroughly and adequately disinfecting equipment before use.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Safe Handling Of Medicines (Practical) Course (pharmacists led training)
Surrey Skill Academy
Surrey, United KingdomVTQ Level 2 - Basic First Aid Course
Pro Trainings
LondonCertificate of Higher Education - Mental Capacity Act (MCA) level 2
Pro Trainings
VTQ - Diabetic Awareness
Pro Trainings
04.2001 - 12.2023
Certificate of Higher Education - Care certificates
Social Care TV online Training
Diploma of Higher Education - Health And Social Care Management
OTHM Level 5
Kandy, Sri Lanka /2020 - 09.2021
Certificate of Higher Education - Caregiving for The Elderly
Tali Weinstein Care Givers Training Academy
Tel Aviv, IsraelNVQ Level 3 - Fire And Rescue Training Course
Multiple Council Fire And Rescue Training Academy
Colombo, Sri LankaSkills
- Challenging behaviour
- Mental Health Care
- Elderly care
- Dementia care
- Infection Control
- Medication Administration
- Toileting assistance
- Patient health monitoring
- Treatment planning
- Moving and handling
- Data confidentiality
- Health checks
- Hoist operating
- Patient rehabilitation
- Health and Safety
Timeline
Healthcare Assistant
The Pines Care Home
08.2023 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Yona Barnea
06.2017 - 07.2023
Personal Care Assistant
Avraham Cohen
03.2016 - 02.2017
VTQ - Diabetic Awareness
Pro Trainings
04.2001 - 12.2023
Certificate of Higher Education - Safe Handling Of Medicines (Practical) Course (pharmacists led training)
Surrey Skill Academy
VTQ Level 2 - Basic First Aid Course
Pro Trainings
Certificate of Higher Education - Mental Capacity Act (MCA) level 2
Pro Trainings
Certificate of Higher Education - Care certificates
Social Care TV online Training
Diploma of Higher Education - Health And Social Care Management
OTHM Level 5
/2020 - 09.2021
Certificate of Higher Education - Caregiving for The Elderly
Tali Weinstein Care Givers Training Academy
NVQ Level 3 - Fire And Rescue Training Course
Multiple Council Fire And Rescue Training Academy
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