Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Sampath Edussuriya

Sampath Edussuriya

Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

Summary

A hardworking, professional care assistant with a genuine interest and enthusiasm for helping and looking after people. Having a wealth of experience in maintaining a healthy and safe environment and making sure that resources are utilized effectively and according to practice guidelines. Possessing an impressive track record in helping to promote the physical and personal independence of clients.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work history

Care Support Assistant

Aloka Elders Home
Saddharmakara Pirivena , Pinwaththa , , Panadura , Sri Lanka
12.2018 - Current
  • Assist clients with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and toileting.
  • Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming and changing bed clothes.
  • Assist in the safe lifting, transferring, repositioning and movement of clients.
  • Accompany clients to medical appointments.
  • Observe, monitor and record clients' physical and emotional well-being, and promptly report any changes to senior staff.
  • Encourage clients to participate in social and recreational activities.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Diploma in Health and Social Care

Capacity Development and Consultancy, Sri Lanka

Certificate of Higher Level - English Language

University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

Skills

  • Helping clients with their immediate needs, such as maintaining personal hygiene and getting dressed
  • Preparing meals and helping clients eat
  • Assisting clients with administrative tasks, such as email correspondence or account payments
  • Helping clients do their shopping, go to the hairdresser or go for checkups
  • Taking clients on outings or even on holidays
  • Providing clients with companionship and emotional support
  • Administering medication and ensuring that clients do relevant exercises
  • Helping clients maintain their dignity and self-pride by assisting them with their hair, makeup and nails
  • Encouraging clients to engage in hobbies and other healthy activities
  • Maintaining and updating records of care, incidents and medication administration

Languages

English
Advanced

Timeline

Care Support Assistant - Aloka Elders Home
12.2018 - Current
Capacity Development and Consultancy - NVQ Level 3, Diploma in Health and Social Care
University of Colombo - Certificate of Higher Level , English Language
Sampath Edussuriya