Arshdeep Kaur
New Plymouth
Summary
Year 2 nursing student who has developed strong communication and teamwork skills in a healthcare environment, seeking to transition into a new field. Proven ability to manage patient care and support needs, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment, looking to apply these skills in a dynamic setting that values empathy and collaboration.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Chalmers Resthome
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident living spaces and common areas.
- Documented resident observations accurately to ensure effective communication among staff.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Responded promptly to resident needs, demonstrating adaptability in fast-paced environments.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
Caregiver
Heritage Home Healthcare( Riverside)
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and independence.
- Monitored patient health, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of living spaces to ensure a safe environment.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, fostering positive relationships with clients.
- Documented client progress and incidents accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Adapted quickly to changing client needs, demonstrating flexibility in caregiving approach.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
Customer Service Associate
Pizza Magic
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Assisted customers with inquiries, ensuring a positive dining experience.
- Processed orders accurately and efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Resolved customer complaints, enhancing satisfaction and loyalty.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain cleanliness and organization of dining area.
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resulting in satisfactory outcomes and positive feedback.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
Education
Bachelor's of Nursing - Nursing
Western Institute of Technology At Taranaki
New Plymouth, NZ02-2028
No Degree - Majors in Physics, Chemistry And Biology
St. Joseph's Convent School
India02-2023
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Patient-focused care
- Supporting personal needs
- Feeding assistance
- Patient positioning
- Catheter care
- Recording vital signs
Accomplishments
- Assisted patients with showering, toileting, feeding, and grooming during placements
- Performed vital signs and neurological observations as directed by RN
- Supported post-fall monitoring and safety checks
- Helped with bed making, repositioning, and pressure area care
Certification
- Essential First Aid Training: Completed on 12- 03-2025
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Strong interest in the medical and healthcare field, with focus on patient-centred care and recovery
- Background in biology and nursing studies, enhancing understanding of human health and illness
- Developed practical clinical skills through hands-on placements as a Health Care Assistant
- Practises mindfulness to remain calm, attentive, and compassionate in busy clinical environments
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Chalmers Resthome
07.2025 - Current
Caregiver
Heritage Home Healthcare( Riverside)
05.2025 - Current
Customer Service Associate
Pizza Magic
03.2025 - 06.2025
Bachelor's of Nursing - Nursing
Western Institute of Technology At Taranaki
No Degree - Majors in Physics, Chemistry And Biology
St. Joseph's Convent School