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SEMALI PUNEHALAGE

SEMALI PUNEHALAGE

United Kingdom

Summary

Dedicated caregiver with expertise in patient and caregiver education, mobility assistance, and household management. Proficient in bedside care, blood glucose monitoring, and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, including managing challenging behaviours. Skilled in using calm communication and de-escalation techniques to create a safe environment tailored to cognitive needs. Committed to providing medication support, companionship, and emotional support while implementing structured routines for dementia patients.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work history

Domiciliary Personal Care Assistant

Carepoint Service - United Kingdom
Lewisham
11.2023 - 07.2025
  • Assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
  • Supporting mobility and transfers, including the use of hoists or other aids.
  • Preparing meals and snacks, catering to dietary requirements or preferences.
  • Assisting with feeding if required.
  • Administering prescribed medication (if trained and authorized).
  • Ensuring medication is taken on time and recording dosages.
  • Light cleaning, laundry, and maintaining a safe living environment.
  • Shopping and running errands, as needed.
  • Providing emotional support and companionship.
  • Accompanying clients to appointments, social activities, or outings.
  • Supporting clients living with Alzheimer’s and dementia by using structured routines, validation therapy, and reminiscence activities to reduce confusion and agitation.
  • Managing behaviours such as wandering and memory loss with patience and empathy.

Caregiver

Israel
12.2022 - 04.2023
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support clients’ nutritional needs.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisors informed.
  • Provided care for a client with advanced dementia who showed aggressive behaviors such as verbal outbursts and agitation.
  • Used patience, calm communication, and de-escalation techniques to manage challenging moments and reduce anxiety.
  • Followed structured routines and used reassurance to help the client feel safe and less confused.
  • Ensured a safe environment and worked closely with healthcare professionals to adjust care as needed.

Caregiver

Israel
02.2020 - 11.2022
  • Prepared meals, snacks, and fed clients.
  • Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Supported clients living with dementia by providing patient, compassionate care and encouraging social engagement to maintain cognitive function.

Caregiver

Israel
11.2019 - 02.2020
  • Shopped for groceries regularly to keep stocked with necessities.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Assisted clients with dementia by providing gentle reminders, reassurance, and maintaining a calm environment.

Education

NVQ LEVEL 3 - Caregiver

Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission

Diploma -

First Friend Campus

Skills

  • Patient and Caregiver Education
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Housekeeping and Household Management
  • Bedside Care
  • Blood Glucose Monitoring
  • Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care, including managing challenging and aggressive behaviors
  • Use of calm communication, patience, and de-escalation techniques to reduce agitation
  • Ability to implement structured routines and validation therapy for dementia patients
  • Creating a safe and supportive environment tailored to cognitive needs
  • Medication Support
  • Companionship and Emotional Support

LANGUAGES

English
Sinhala

Awards

British Council Examination Services (2023) – Ramallah, Palestine, UK VI General Test Band Score: 5.5, Listening 4.5 | Reading 5.0 | Writing 6.0 | Speaking 5.5

Timeline

Domiciliary Personal Care Assistant

Carepoint Service - United Kingdom
11.2023 - 07.2025

Caregiver

Israel
12.2022 - 04.2023

Caregiver

Israel
02.2020 - 11.2022

Caregiver

Israel
11.2019 - 02.2020

NVQ LEVEL 3 - Caregiver

Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission

Diploma -

First Friend Campus

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