Madhusha Prasangi Hallinna Guruge
Spalding,Lincolnshire
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated care professional committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support within residential care settings. Experienced in assisting individuals with daily living activities while promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing. Currently working as a mentor, supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive care environment. Trained in medication administration, PEG feeding, and buccal medication support. Recognised for commitment to excellence through nomination for the Lincolnshire Care Awards. Seeking opportunities as a Support Worker, Care Assistant, or Senior Carer where I can provide safe, empathetic, and effective care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Support Worker
Capricorn Cottage
Fleet, Lincolnshire
2023.10 - Current
- Providing person-centred care to adults with learning disabilities, complex needs, and supported living requirements
- Assisting with personal care and daily living activities while promoting dignity, independence, and choice
- Supporting individuals with mobility, transfers, and safe moving and handling practices
- Administering medication in line with care plans and organisational policies (trained)
- Supporting PEG feeding and administering buccal medication safely (trained)
- Monitoring, recording, and reporting changes in health, behaviour, and wellbeing
- Supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism using respectful, inclusive approach
- Following safeguarding, infection control, and health & safety procedures at all times
- Working effectively within multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care
- Acting as mentor to junior staff and supporting best practice in care delivery
Physiotherapist
National Hospital Galle
Karapitiya, Sri Lanka
2019.05 - 2023.10
- Participated in musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation.
- Supported cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation initiatives.
- Contributed to exercise prescription and rehabilitation programme design.
- Applied manual therapy and electrotherapy techniques.
- Facilitated patient education and self-management strategies.
- Implemented falls prevention and mobility training sessions.
- Collaborated within multidisciplinary team environment.
- Utilised evidence-based practice in patient care.
- Executed manual handling and safe patient transfer protocols.
- Ensured safeguarding and infection control measures were followed.
Physiotherapist
Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Hospital Ragama
Ragama, Sri Lanka
2016.09 - 2019.05
- Facilitated long-term rehabilitation programmes for patients with spinal cord injuries, strokes, and other neurological conditions.
- Assisted in providing physiotherapy for paediatric neurological conditions, including cerebral palsy.
- Supported management of rheumatology outpatient services with focus on chronic pain and functional improvement.
- Contributed to multidisciplinary team meetings and follow-up rehabilitation programmes.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Professional Diploma in Healthcare, Clinical Caregiver
Euroskills Technical and Vocational Academy
Lincoln University College, Malaysia 08/2022 - 12/2022
Bachelor of Science - Biological Science
University of Colombo
Sri Lanka 05/2011 - 02/2015
Higher National Diploma in Physiotherapy - Physiotherapy
The School of Physiotherapy And Occupational Therapy
Colombo, Sri Lanka 01/2014 - 05/2016
Skills
- Person-centred care and support
- Daily living assistance
- Medication administration and feeding techniques
- Moving and handling
- Safeguarding and infection control
- Support for learning disabilities
- Effective communication and teamwork
- Mentoring and leadership
Certification
- Atlas Citation Mandatory e Learnings
- The Oliver McGowan Mandatory training on learning disability and Autism
- MadEx clinical programme by Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership: Catheterisation, PEG feeding, Insulin administration, Oxygen Therapy, Wound care, Venepuncture, Suctioning, Suctioning, Anaphylaxis
- Certificate of Nomination for the Lincolnshire care Awards 2024
Timeline
Support Worker
Capricorn Cottage
2023.10 - Current
Physiotherapist
National Hospital Galle
2019.05 - 2023.10
Physiotherapist
Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Hospital Ragama
2016.09 - 2019.05
Diploma of Higher Education - Professional Diploma in Healthcare, Clinical Caregiver
Euroskills Technical and Vocational Academy
08/2022 - 12/2022
Bachelor of Science - Biological Science
University of Colombo
05/2011 - 02/2015
Higher National Diploma in Physiotherapy - Physiotherapy
The School of Physiotherapy And Occupational Therapy
01/2014 - 05/2016