Experienced caregiver specializing in personalized care and health management. Successfully enhanced client well-being through emotional support and community engagement. Strong skills in communication, problem-solving, and time management, resulting in increased client satisfaction and team performance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Ngati Ranginui Social Services
Bethlehem, Tauranga
01.2018 - 12.2020
Designed customized care plans through collaboration with Ngati Ranginui Social Services and Whanau representatives.
Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene and grooming routines.
Administered medication according to prescribed schedules for client health.
Documented client progress and care provided in daily reports.
Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments and social events.
Executed light housekeeping tasks associated with client care, including laundry, linen changes, and meal preparation.
Ensured clean and well-organized environment to enhance client happiness and safety.
Monitored and documented patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental, or behavioral conditions and injuries.
Communicated regularly with families about client needs and well-being.
Escorted clients to social events including movies and plays, offering compassion and companionship.
Support Person
Manawanui
Otumoetai, Tauranga
01.2019 - 07.2020
Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
Provided emotional support for clients, fostering a positive environment and companionship.
Organized recreational activities to enhance client engagement and well-being.
Ensured accuracy in recording client care, transactions, and interactions.
Partnered with healthcare teams and whanau representatives to develop tailored client-centered care plans.
Assisted clients in pursuing social activities aimed at fostering community engagement and managing social situations.
Educated clients on health and wellness topics to encourage self-care.
Helped clients develop independent living skills, such as budgeting, cooking and cleaning.
Drove and accompanied clients to appointments, shopping and special events for safety and companionship.
Organised leisure activities for clients in the community.
Kaiawhina
Huria Te Kohanga Reo
Judea, Tauranga
01.2018 - 12.2019
Partnered closely with whanau and kohanga staff to uphold cleanliness of Kohanga facilities including bathrooms, kitchens, offices, teaching areas, maintenance on gardens, and lawns.
Supported kohanga staff in providing entertainment and care for tamariki when needed.
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Education
NCEA Level 1 And 2 -
St Josephs Maori Girls College
Napier City, NZ
Bachelor of Social Science - Psychology
Toi Ohomai Polytech
Tauranga
Skills
Individualized care planning
Client health monitoring
Daily living assistance
Record documentation
Activity coordination
Community engagement
Compassionate communication
Client transportation
Supportive companionship
Active listening
Languages
English
Professional
Maori
Professional
Certification
Restricted Drivers License, Atarangi Jahnke
License #DR688665, Version 914
Affiliations
I volunteered to promote and advertise a Māori clothing brand Cravass Clothing, by modelling a few of their new pieces that were later loaded to their site and shared across different platforms.
I push myself to maintain healthy relationships with a range of social groups within the community to provide myself with a diverse perspective on cultures, beliefs, and to better my social engagement.
I continue to actively involve myself in the Māori community and events to broaden and develop my skills further on the marae, catering socials and immersing myself in learning tikanga first hand.
Within Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Nga Uri a Maui, I try to remaining informed on events, social groups and up coming events, providing aid when needed, building my connections with whanau and staff, in turn strengthening my confidence in speaking, understanding Te Reo Maori and being present for Kura and my son.