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Tharangika Wellalagodage Dona

Treforest,Mid Glamorgan

Summary

Healthcare professional with expertise in operations and elderly care. Proficient in dementia care training and end-of-life sensitivity, ensuring high ethical standards. Strong communicator focused on person-centred care, adept at multitasking in high-pressure environments. Committed to enhancing patient well-being through effective communication and first aid proficiency.

Committed Health Care Assistant focused on enhancing the daily life of patients through compassionate care. Provides physical assistance and mental stimulation for holistic wellbeing. Diligent in monitoring symptoms and progress to boost health outcomes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Health care assistant

HC One Ltd - Trafalgar Park Care Home
Nelson, Caerphilly County Borough
03.2023 - Current
  • Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
  • Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
  • Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
  • Prepared meals for patients, ensured balanced nutrition intake.
  • Delivered high-quality patient service by maintaining cleanliness.
  • Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
  • Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
  • Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
  • Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
  • Aided service users in everyday activities, such as washing and dressing, ensuring constant safety and effective care.
  • Helped service users improve their independence, building strength and confidence to enhance daily living.
  • Delivered high-quality, dedicated care to clients with disability, consistently achieving individual care plan objectives.

Care Assistant

Mawpiya Sevena Elders Home (Pvt) Ltd
Negambo, Sri Lanka
12.2021 - 12.2022
  • Assisted in walking, talking and movement activities for rehabilitation purposes.
  • Completed regular checks on patient vitals, condition and recovery.
  • Supported patient wellbeing by planning and participating in daily activities and exercise.
  • Kept patients, carers and families updated on health conditions through regular communications.
  • Positioned and transported patients in wheelchairs or on movable beds.
  • Assisted patients in the basic hygiene requirements, including bathing, washing and dressing.
  • Cleaned rooms and sanitised kitchen workspaces.
  • Changed bed linen and washed patient clothes regularly, maintaining proper hygiene standards.
  • Helped patients improve mental wellbeing by providing a helpful and happy service throughout care.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Care Giver

Lanka Hospitals Corporation PLC ,Sri Lanka
Colombo
03.2022 - 12.2022

NVQ Level 2 - Level 2 Health and Social Care Core (Adults)

City & Guilds
Cardiff
07.2024 - 02.2025

Bachelor of Science - Business Management (Sp)

University of Sabaragamuwa, Sri lanka

NVQ Level 1 - Level 1 Essentials Application of Number Skills

City & Guilds
Cardiff

NVQ Level 1 - Level 1 Essential Communication Skills

City & Guilds
Cardiff

Skills

  • Healthcare operations
  • Duty of care
  • Understanding my role
  • Awareness of mental health, dementia and learning disabilities
  • Communication
  • Documentation
  • First Aid & Basic Life Support
  • Handling information
  • Work in a person-centred way
  • Dementia care training
  • Multitasking under pressure
  • Supporting family members
  • Respecting cultural differences
  • End-Of-Life care sensitivity
  • Healthcare ethical standards understanding
  • Adapting to patient needs
  • Elderly care proficiency
  • Personal hygiene maintenance assistance
  • Elderly care
  • Toileting and grooming
  • Patient mobility assistance
  • Clear communication

Certification

  • National Certificate -NVQ Level 3 from Lanka Hospitals Corporations PLC with TVEC Sri Lanka
  • IELTS UKVI -Over all 6 Band
  • First Aid and Basic Life Support training program conducted by Lanka Hospitals Corporation (Pl) Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Dementia Care -Alison -CPD Certification

Timeline

NVQ Level 2 - Level 2 Health and Social Care Core (Adults)

City & Guilds
07.2024 - 02.2025

Health care assistant

HC One Ltd - Trafalgar Park Care Home
03.2023 - Current

NVQ Level 3 - Care Giver

Lanka Hospitals Corporation PLC ,Sri Lanka
03.2022 - 12.2022

Care Assistant

Mawpiya Sevena Elders Home (Pvt) Ltd
12.2021 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Business Management (Sp)

University of Sabaragamuwa, Sri lanka

NVQ Level 1 - Level 1 Essentials Application of Number Skills

City & Guilds

NVQ Level 1 - Level 1 Essential Communication Skills

City & Guilds
Tharangika Wellalagodage Dona