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Ratheepan Raveendrarasa

Luton

Summary

Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Sivan Elderly Home, specializing in dementia care and patient companionship. Proven ability to enhance clients' quality of life through effective communication and strong organizational skills. Committed to maintaining dignity and safety while administering medications and supporting rehabilitation efforts, ensuring optimal health outcomes for all clients.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Sivan Elderly Home
12.2019 - 12.2023
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
  • Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
  • Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.

Driver

Srilanka Electricity Board
04.2014 - 12.2019
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust through professionalism and reliability in transportation services provided.
  • Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate transportation schedules.
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
  • Demonstrated strong knowledge of geography and local roads for optimal route selection.
  • Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
  • Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.

Education

Internal Training - Health Care

Sivan Elderly Home
Vavuniya
04-2020

NVQ Level 3 Electrician - Electricity

Electrician
Colombo
05-2017

No Degree - GCSE

Hindu College
Vavuniya,Srilanka
12-2004

Skills

  • Dementia care
  • Elderly care
  • Strong ethics
  • Patient companionship
  • Multitasking and organization

Languages

English
Intermediate (B1)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Sinhala
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Caregiver

Sivan Elderly Home
12.2019 - 12.2023

Driver

Srilanka Electricity Board
04.2014 - 12.2019

Internal Training - Health Care

Sivan Elderly Home

NVQ Level 3 Electrician - Electricity

Electrician

No Degree - GCSE

Hindu College

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