Kelly Ka Yin WONG
Perth,Western Australia
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with hands-on experience in personal care for individuals with motor neuron disease. Expertise in daily living assistance, PEG feeding, and respiratory support. Strong clinical awareness and collaborative skills enhance patient comfort and well-being. Seeking Assistant in Nursing position to leverage practical care experience and further develop clinical expertise.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Carer
Individual disability support arrangement
09.2022 - 12.2025
- Deliver individualized, person-centered daily care to a non-verbal client living with motor neuron disease (MND) and complete paralysis, promoting comfort, dignity, safety, and quality of life.
- Assist with PEG tube feeding, oral hygiene, showering, and personal care activities in alignment with the client's established care plan and specific needs.
- Deliver respiratory care support by operating cough-assist devices and nebulizers, and assisting with BiPAP therapy as outlined in the client's established care routine.
- Monitor and report changes in the client's condition and care needs, collaborating with support workers and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to ensure safe, consistent, and coordinated care.
Residential Advisor
UniLodge, Vickery House, Curtin University
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Enhanced resident wellbeing, safety and welfare by providing pastoral care, mentoring and individualized support within Curtin University accommodation.
- Responded calmly and effectively to incidents, emergencies and conflicts, ensuring appropriate resolution and resident safety.
- Monitored resident wellbeing, identified concerns and referred issues to relevant staff and support services.
- Participated in emergency response procedures, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, policies and community guidelines.
- Maintained accurate records of resident concerns, incidents, emergency responses and duty handovers to support continuity of care and effective communication.
- Planned and facilitated social, recreational and community-building activities to promote resident engagement, inclusion and a positive living environment.
- Collaborated with staff and team members to maintain a safe, supportive and inclusive residential community.
Nursing Assistant
Dr Kong's Clinic
Hong Kong
12.2018 - 05.2019
- Facilitated coordinated care and enhanced patient experience through effective communication with patients and healthcare staff.
- Assisted with medication dispensing processes under the direction of authorized healthcare professionals, following established clinic procedures.
- Managed and maintained patient medical records, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with clinic policies and privacy requirements.
- Supported daily clinic operations by coordinating appointment bookings, managing patient inquiries, and maintaining efficient administrative workflows.
Student Nurse — Clinical Experience
Hong Kong Baptist Hospital
Hong Kong
04.2018 - 06.2018
- Delivered safe, person-centered nursing care under clinical supervision in hospital settings, prioritizing patient comfort, dignity, and overall well-being.
- Implemented infection prevention and control measures, patient safety protocols, and evidence-based nursing practices to promote high-quality patient care.Provided safe, person-centered nursing care under clinical supervision in hospital settings, ensuring patient comfort, dignity, and well-being.
- Enhanced clinical communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills by collaborating with registered nurses and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Built clinical communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills by collaborating with registered nurses and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Supported patient assessments, daily care activities, and routine clinical procedures within the defined scope of student nursing practice.
- Assisted with patient assessments, daily care, and routine clinical procedures within the scope of student nursing practice.
- Applied infection prevention and control principles, patient safety protocols, and evidence-based nursing practices to support high-quality patient care.
Ride Attendant
Ocean Park Hong Kong
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Ensured guest safety by communicating ride instructions, enforcing attraction safety procedures, and monitoring compliance with operational guidelines.
- Managed visitor queues and crowd flows, ensuring safety and efficiency while minimizing wait times.
- Collaborated with team members to resolve operational issues, enhancing safety and organization for a positive visitor experience.
- Assisted guests with inquiries and individual needs, providing tailored customer service in a fast-paced environment.
Teaching Assistant
I-Growth Elite Education Centre
Hong Kong
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Coordinated class schedules, student enrolments, fee collection, and daily administrative operations to ensure smooth daily functioning of educational activities.
- Taught English to children aged 3–10, adapting teaching approaches to different ages, learning abilities and developmental needs.
- Prepared creative, age-appropriate teaching materials and interactive lesson plans to enhance English language development.
- Delivered engaging lessons that encouraged creativity, confidence, communication skills and enthusiasm for learning.
- Fostered positive, supportive learning environment and communicated effectively with parents, students, and teaching staff to promote student engagement.
Education
Diploma of Community Services -
Western Australian Institute of Further Studies (WAIFS)
Perth, Western Australia08-2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Curtin University
PerthDiploma of Health Science - Nursing
Curtin College
Perth11-2020
Diploma of Nursing -
Nursing School of Hong Kong Baptist Hospital
Hong Kong01-2018
Secondary Education: -
Sacred Heart Canossian College
Hong Kong06-2016
Diploma of Nursing studies -
The Open University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong01-2017
Skills
- PEG feeding support
- Personal care support
- Oral hygiene and showering assistance
- Respiratory support
- Patient monitoring
- Infection control
- Patient dignity and confidentiality
- Communication and teamwork
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native
Native
Chinese (Mandarin)
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
- First Aid & CPR (HLTAID011 & HLTAID009)
- Working With Children Check (WA)
- National Police Clearance
- Nursing Degree Progress Confirmation
REFERENCE
1. Selina Coleman
Team Leader | Private Disability Support Team for Heather McLean ( NDIS participant)
NDIS Support Services
Contact: (Tel)+61 412247508 (E-mail)lum.selina@gmail.com
2. Lily Crombie
Supervisor | Private Disability Support Team
NDIS Support Services
Contact: pipcrombie222@gmail.com
3. Matt Moroney
Associate Lecturer | Curtin School of Nursing
Curtin University, Perth, WA
Email: Matt.Moroney@curtin.edu.au
Timeline
Private Carer
Individual disability support arrangement
09.2022 - 12.2025
Residential Advisor
UniLodge, Vickery House, Curtin University
07.2020 - 01.2022
Nursing Assistant
Dr Kong's Clinic
12.2018 - 05.2019
Student Nurse — Clinical Experience
Hong Kong Baptist Hospital
04.2018 - 06.2018
Ride Attendant
Ocean Park Hong Kong
01.2016 - 01.2018
Teaching Assistant
I-Growth Elite Education Centre
01.2015 - 01.2016
Diploma of Community Services -
Western Australian Institute of Further Studies (WAIFS)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Curtin University
Diploma of Health Science - Nursing
Curtin College
Diploma of Nursing -
Nursing School of Hong Kong Baptist Hospital
Diploma of Nursing studies -
The Open University of Hong Kong
Secondary Education: -
Sacred Heart Canossian College