Andrea Robinson
Pukekohe
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with experience at Oceanian, excelling in personal care and medication management. Recognized for fostering a respectful environment that prioritizes client preferences and emotional support, while collaborating with a team. Proven ability to maintain hygiene standards and provide compassionate companionship, ensuring clients receive dignified and attentive care throughout their daily activities.
A dedicated and compassionate Support Worker with experience collaborating closely with community members and a wide range of professional agencies. Skilled in building positive relationships with clients, families, social workers, and community organisations to ensure coordinated and person-centred support. Demonstrates strong communication, advocacy, and problem-solving skills to connect individuals with appropriate services, promote independence, and support overall wellbeing. Experienced in maintaining accurate documentation, attending interagency meetings, and upholding confidentiality while working within organisational policies and professional standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Whaanau Resource Centre
Whaanau Resource Centre
Pukekohe
05.2023 - Current
- Centre support worker.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation of work areas to ensure safety.
- Community based.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss process improvements and operational efficiency.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding progress of projects and completed tasks.
- Answered telephones, directed calls, and took messages.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Identified needs of Whānau promptly and efficiently.
- Supervise volunteers.
- Maintained and organised Koha shed.
- Coordinating with volunteers to set up and run the community Kai table.
- Setting up and distribution of skinny jump modems.
- General administration duties.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Caregiver
Oceanian
Kaiti
06.2015 - 12.2019
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Ensuring that the client’s decisions, preferences, and personal beliefs are respected at all times. This includes involving the client in decisions regarding their care and supporting their right to make informed.
- Apart from caregiving, I also have experience in the cleaning and laundry departments of a rest home. These tasks are essential to ensuring that the person receiving care lives in a hygienic and comfortable environment.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for residents and staff.
Education
School Certificate English And Home Economics -
Aranui High School
Christchurch, NZSkills
- Personal care
- Medication management
- Hygiene maintenance
- Mobility assistance
- Safety awareness
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support
- Record keeping
- Housekeeping tasks
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Dining room support
- Lifting and transferring
- Dementia care
- Reliability and punctuality
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Care plan adherence
- Patient care and companionship
- Strong ethics
- Dependable and responsible
- Elderly care
- End-of-life care
- Respectful and compassionate
- Behavioral management
Certification
- Level 2 Certificate in Caregiving
- Full driver's license
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Whaanau Resource Centre
Whaanau Resource Centre
05.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Oceanian
06.2015 - 12.2019
School Certificate English And Home Economics -
Aranui High School