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Christine alexander

Dunedin,Halfway Bush

Summary

Accomplished support worker with a proven track record at Community Care Trust, Skilled in personal care assistance and emotional support, fostering trust and communication. Passionate about empowering individuals to reach their goals.

Support professional with focus on providing compassionate care and effective assistance to individuals in need. Background in helping clients with daily activities and emotional support, fostering safe and comfortable environment. Reliable team player with strong communication skills and adaptability to changing situations.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Support Worker

Community Care Trust
11.2024 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
  • Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
  • Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
  • Safeguarded client well-being by monitoring health conditions, administering medications, and reporting any changes to appropriate medical professionals.
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
  • Adapted quickly to changing work environments while maintaining high levels of productivity and professionalism under pressure.
  • Documented client progress and communicated updates to care team, contributing to continuous improvement in service delivery.
  • Improved client independence with structured life skills training.
  • Enhanced clients' daily living skills by providing tailored support in activities such as cooking and budgeting.
  • Coordinated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans for clients, ensuring their specific needs were met.

Health Care Assistant

Radius Fluton Care
07.2014 - 10.2024
  • Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families, fostering an environment of trust and open communication that facilitated better healthcare experiences.
  • Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
  • Increased patient safety by promptly addressing concerns and reporting incidents or potential hazards to supervisory staff.
  • Assisted nursing staff in maintaining a clean and safe environment for optimal patient recovery.
  • Contributed to efficient patient care by accurately documenting medical information and maintaining up-to-date records.
  • Ensured reliable communication between patients and healthcare providers by serving as an empathetic listener and effective advocate when necessary.
  • Responded swiftly to emergency situations, providing prompt assistance while following established protocols until professional help arrived onsite.
  • Promoted healthy lifestyle choices among patients through education on nutrition, exercise, and medication management.
  • Played an active role in delivering holistic care that addressed not only physical but also emotional well-being of patients under my supervision.
  • Participated in ongoing training sessions, staying current with best practices in health care assistance.
  • Supported patients'' physical therapy goals through guided exercises and range of motion activities.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s specific needs.
  • Contributed to team meetings with insights on patient care plans, ensuring unified approach to health management.
  • Assisted with nutritional planning, ensuring patient diets supported health and recovery goals.
  • Assisted in implementation of new healthcare protocols, leading to improved patient care processes.
  • Administered medication under supervision, ensuring adherence to healthcare plans and contributing to patient recovery.
  • Conducted health education sessions for patients, empowering them with knowledge for better health management.
  • Supported healthcare teams in emergency situations, demonstrating agility and readiness to respond to patient needs.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering positive atmosphere in challenging times.
  • Facilitated patient mobility by assisting with exercises and walking, promoting faster recovery and independence.
  • Monitored and recorded patient vitals, providing critical data for healthcare professionals to assess patient health.
  • Enhanced patient comfort and safety by meticulously following hygiene protocols and assisting with daily living activities.
  • Coordinated with healthcare professionals to update patient records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Improved patient care delivery by contributing to development of patient care plans.
  • Improved patient satisfaction with compassionate care and attentive listening to concerns and needs.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.

Education

No Degree - Nil

Moerau Collage
Dunedin, NZ

Skills

  • Personal care assistance
  • Residential cleaning duties
  • Health safety knowledge
  • Emotional assistance

Interests

I enjoy sending time with my family and friend's love to socialise go out to movies

love sending time with my grandchildren Enjoy walking my dog

  • Cooking
  • Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes

Timeline

Support Worker

Community Care Trust
11.2024 - Current

Health Care Assistant

Radius Fluton Care
07.2014 - 10.2024

No Degree - Nil

Moerau Collage

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