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Nive Tolova'a

Porirua

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate with over five years of experience working in healthcare and rehabilitation settings. Committed to providing person-centred care that promotes wellbeing and independence. Experienced in working with diverse populations, including elderly residents and individuals with disabilities. Passionate about supporting rangatahi on their mental health recovery journey within a respectful and collaborative team environment. Reliable and adaptable, with a strong focus on maintaining the dignity and safety of those in my care.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Healthcare Assistant

Summerset on the Landing
Porirua
01.2023 - Current
  • Providing overnight care in a residential aged care facility
  • Assisting residents with personal hygiene, toileting and repositioning
  • Monitoring wellbeing and documenting care notes
  • Working independently with limited supervision

Healthcare Assistant

Sprout House Retirement Village
Wellington
01.2019 - 12.2022
  • Delivered compassionate care to elderly residents across rest home and hospital-level care
  • Built trusted relationships with residents and families
  • Supported mobility, medication prompting, and meal routines
  • Maintained cleanliness and hygiene standards in all resident areas

Support Worker

Hohepa Homes
Hawkes Bay
01.2016 - 12.2018
  • Company Overview: Disability and Rehab Facility
  • Assisted people with intellectual and physical disabilities to live fulfilling lives
  • Supported rehabilitation goals through daily activities and life skills
  • Promoted independence while ensuring health and safety
  • Participated in behavioral support plans and team care meetings
  • Disability and Rehab Facility

Education

NZ Certificate - Health and Wellbeing

NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing

Skills

Key Skills and Competencies
  • Personal care and hygiene support – Experience providing respectful and age-appropriate assistance with daily living activities
  • Dementia and Alzheimer’s care – Skilled in delivering compassionate care to individuals with cognitive impairments, including de-escalation techniques and communication strategies
  • Disability and rehabilitation support – Understanding of physical and developmental disabilities, with experience in promoting independence and recovery
  • Manual handling and mobility assistance – Trained in safe manual handling practices and supporting individuals with varying mobility needs
  • Medication prompting – Experience in supporting clients with adherence to prescribed medication schedules (non-administration)
  • Empathy and clear communication – Strong interpersonal skills; able to build trust with clients, whānau, and team members
  • Domestic tasks – Capable in household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and preparing nutritious meals in line with client needs
  • Teamwork and cultural sensitivity – Collaborative, respectful approach to working within diverse, multi-disciplinary teams; committed to culturally safe care, particularly for Māori and Pacific peoples

Brief Description

Compassionate and experienced healthcare assistant with over 6 years of hands-on experience in aged care and disability support. I am passionate about helping people live with dignity, independence and respect. I am now ready to transition into a support worker role, including mental health, and am also interested in working within hospital environments such as maternity or children's wards. I bring a calm, reliable nature and deep care experience to all I do and am seeking casual or flexible shifts to continue growing in the healthcare sector.

Timeline

Healthcare Assistant

Summerset on the Landing
01.2023 - Current

Healthcare Assistant

Sprout House Retirement Village
01.2019 - 12.2022

Support Worker

Hohepa Homes
01.2016 - 12.2018

NZ Certificate - Health and Wellbeing

NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing

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