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NIMAL PUSHPA KUMARA

Christchurch,New Zealand

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with extensive experience supporting individuals with daily living needs. Proven ability to provide high-quality care, promote independence, and work collaboratively with healthcare teams and families. Strong background in dementia care, medication administration, and elderly wellbeing.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Activities Assistant / Caregiver (Part-Time)

Heritage Lifecare
Christchurch, NZ
07.2024 - Current
  • - Assist residents with personal hygiene and grooming tasks
  • - Monitor vital signs and administer medications as prescribed
  • - Support residents during meals and ensure nutritional needs are met
  • - Provide companionship and emotional support
  • - Facilitate recreational activities to promote engagement
  • - Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare staff
  • Hoon Hay Village

Caregiver (Part-Time)

Living More Home Nursing (Pvt) Ltd
Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka
01.2022 - 06.2024
  • - Provided daily personal care and mobility assistance
  • - Administered medications per prescriptions
  • - Prepared meals based on dietary needs
  • - Assisted with medical appointments and transport
  • - Maintained clean living spaces and supported recreational activities

Assistant Manager

NDB Stockbrokers (Pvt) Ltd
, Sri Lanka
03.2007 - 06.2024
  • - Managed client portfolios, sales, and customer relationships
  • - Coordinated administrative tasks and staff supervision

Office Assistant

Print USA Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
, Sri Lanka
03.2006 - 03.2007

Office Assistant

Triumph Atlantic Tours (Pvt) Ltd
, Sri Lanka
08.2005 - 03.2006

Room Boy

Orchid Inn Hotel
Colombo, Sri Lanka
05.2004 - 04.2005

Education

National Certificate - Caregiver (NVQ Level 03)

TVEC Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
01.2023

Certificate - First Aid (Level 01)

Red Cross Society Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
01.2023

Certificate - Capital Markets

Financial Services Academy
01.2009

Diploma - Computer Applications

Sarath Sumanasekara Janasahana Foundation
01.2007

General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level Examination -

Department of Examinations Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
01.2006

Skills

  • - Personal care assistance (bathing, grooming, mobility)
  • - Medication administration
  • - Dementia and Alzheimer's care
  • - Monitoring and recording vital signs
  • - Nutrition and meal planning
  • - Infection control and hygiene
  • - Emotional support and companionship
  • - Effective communication & teamwork
  • - MS Office, Internet & Email
  • Patient care
  • Medication administration
  • Nutritional assessment
  • Recreational activity planning
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Client relationship management
  • Companionship support
  • Health documentation
  • Effective communication
  • Personal hygiene assistance

Languages

- Sinhala (fluent), - Tamil (basic), - English (good)

References

Nikita, McCartin, Care Home Manager, hhresthome@goldenhealthcare.co.nz, (03) 379 7825, 027 505 7061, Hoon Hay Rest Home and Hoon Hay House, 16 Anvers Place, Hoon Hay, Christchurch, 8025

Timeline

Activities Assistant / Caregiver (Part-Time)

Heritage Lifecare
07.2024 - Current

Caregiver (Part-Time)

Living More Home Nursing (Pvt) Ltd
01.2022 - 06.2024

Assistant Manager

NDB Stockbrokers (Pvt) Ltd
03.2007 - 06.2024

Office Assistant

Print USA Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
03.2006 - 03.2007

Office Assistant

Triumph Atlantic Tours (Pvt) Ltd
08.2005 - 03.2006

Room Boy

Orchid Inn Hotel
05.2004 - 04.2005

National Certificate - Caregiver (NVQ Level 03)

TVEC Sri Lanka

Certificate - First Aid (Level 01)

Red Cross Society Sri Lanka

Certificate - Capital Markets

Financial Services Academy

Diploma - Computer Applications

Sarath Sumanasekara Janasahana Foundation

General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level Examination -

Department of Examinations Sri Lanka

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