Don Hettiarachchi
Invercargill
Summary
A compassionate and dedicated Health Care Assistant with experience providing high-quality person-centred care. Skilled in personal cares, mobility support, hoist operation and maintaining accurate documentation. Demonstrates strong empathy, attention to detail and effective communication with residents and nursing staff. Adaptable, calm under pressure, and committed to supporting resident independence, dignity and overall wellbeing.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Presbyterian Support Southland
12.2024 - Current
- Followed individual care plan
- Recorded cares, treatment and observations
- Used of hoist equipment safely and correctly
- Provided personal cares including showering, toileting, dressing and feeding
- Assisted with mobility, transfers and repositioning
- Supported residents with dementia using calm, respectful, person-centred approach
- Worked closely with nurses and colleagues to provide comprehensive care, bathing.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment
- Built trusting relationships with residents
Education
Master of Applied Management -
Southern Institute of Technology
Invercargill, NZ04-2025
Skills
- Personal care support
- Mobility and repositioning
- Hoist use
- Effective Communication
- Empathy and compassion
- Attention to Detail
- Personal care Support
- Team work and reliability
- Time management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Presbyterian Support Southland
12.2024 - Current
Master of Applied Management -
Southern Institute of Technology