Senior Care Worker - Compassionate, Dementia Specialist

Katudampe Thantrige Kushini Dineshika

Senior Care Worker

50B, Homesdale Road, BR2 9LD +44-746******* **********@*****.***

Educational Qualifications

Dedicated Senior Care Worker with 02 years of hands-on experience in elderly care in the UK, supported by a strong foundation in

healthcare. Highly experienced in delivering person-centered care to individuals with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and mobility needs.

Skilled in supporting daily living activities such as administrating and assistance medication, personal hygiene, toileting, dressing,

feeding. practical solutions to emergency situations.

Committed to the core values of health and social care delivering care with compassion, skill, clear communication, confidence,

and dedication ensuring respectful, empathetic, and high quality support.

Confident in working independently or as part of a team, with a focus on promoting dignity, safety, and overall well-being of every

individual in my care.

Experience

09/2023 - Present

London

Senior Care Worker.

Salary: 24000 per annum.

Period of notice for the resignation in current employer: 2 weeks.

Smithfield Health and Social Care Ltd.

Address : Verilife,

363 Southborough Lane, Bromley BR2 8BQ.

Reporting to: Managing Director

Tel: 020*******.

Care and support services provider

Supported mobility using hoists and equipment’s and safely move patients to prevent injury.

Monitored health of clients, especially those with dementia and Alzheimer’s.

Provided emotional support and companionship.

Ensured a safe, clean environment.

Check for any medication that needs to be assisted / administered.

Reporting any concerns to the management.

09/2019 – 04/2023

Negombo, Sri Lanka

Health Care Worker.

Mawpiya Sewana Elders Home (Pvt) Ltd

Delivered direct individuals care, including monitoring vital signs and

administering medications.

Assisted in developing care plans and collaborating with healthcare teams.

Maintained accurate medical records and individuals documentation.

Educated individuals and families on health management.

Provided support in emergency situations and first aid.

Reason for leaving : Seeking for opportunities for career advancement to develop my skills and assume increased responsibilities

as a senior care worker.

Gaps in employment: None.

Education

2022 /2023

Malaysia

Professional Diploma in Health Care (Elderly Care)

Lincoln University of Malaysia (Surado Campus) • Colombo/Sri Lanka

2019/2020

Advanced Diploma in Geriatric Care (Eldery Care)

City College Birmingham, UK (Surado Campus) • Colombo/Sri Lanka

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Certificates

Care Certificate (Knowledge Element)-Course authorised by Highfield E-learning:UK

Certificates of Online training in Introduction to the safe Handling of Medicine - Videtoile Learning UK

Manual Handling Course - Course authorised by Highfield E- learning:UK

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation & Basic Life Support Techniques Training – FIRST AID AND TRAINING INSTITUTE

Colombo/Sri Lanka

Infection Control Training Program – Maupiya Sewana Elders Home (Pvt) Ltd Sri Lanka.

Oliver McGowan Learning Disability and Autism E- learning:UK

On the Job Training (80 hours) Kings Hospital • Colombo/Sri Lanka

OSH Program NIOSH • Colombo/Sri Lanka

Basic Wound Dressing Kings Hospital • Colombo/Sri Lanka

Career Guidance Surado Campus • Colombo/Sri Lanka

Certificates of Safe Handling of Medication – Capricorn Training Bureau UK

Data Security protection- Provider Digital care hub (30 minutes) 2024 UK

Compassionate Care Provider

Developing strong skills in providing compassionate care to individuals with diverse needs, such as dementia, personal

hygiene and activities.

LANGUAGES

English Sinhaleas

IELTS Native

Listening 5.5 Reading 5.0 Writing 5.5 Speaking 6.0

Overall Band Score 5.5

CEFR Level B2

SKILLS

Personal care assistance (washing, dressing, toileting)

Companionship and emotional support

Manual handling and mobility support (using hoists, sera steady and wheelchairs)

Patient and empathetic communication

Dementia and Alzheimer’s care

Medication prompting and administration support understanding of medical terms and basic health care including medication

management and monitoring vital signs.

Observational skills for changes in behaviour or health

Meal preparation and feeding assistance

Teamwork and collaboration with care teams and families

Infection control and hygiene maintenance

Ability to assess situations, make decisions and find practical solutions to issue that arise.

Understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds and individual needs.

Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, other health and social care professionals.

Organizing and prioritizing tasks effectively to provide care for multiple individuals

End-of-life and palliative care experience

Safeguarding and confidentiality awareness

Supporting with activities and mental stimulation

Record keeping and care plan followin

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