AVINASH KUMAR
St. Albans
Summary
Dynamic Support Worker with extensive experience at Idea Services, skilled in medication management and client documentation. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through personalized care plans and effective communication. Adept at behavior tracking and recreational program design, fostering positive outcomes in diverse healthcare settings. Committed to delivering compassionate support and achieving client goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
Idea Services
Christchurch
05.2024 - Current
- Managed medication schedules to ensure timely administration and compliance.
Executed budgeting processes to maintain fiscal responsibility and control expenses.
Coordinated personal care activities to enhance well-being and daily living.
Developed comprehensive plans to achieve specific goals efficiently.
Organized trips to provide seamless travel experiences.
Oversaw appointment management to keep schedules organized and prioritized.
Performed various additional tasks to support overall operations. - Tracked client behaviors, daily activities, new skills, and notable incidents for documentation purposes.
Support Worker
Brackenridge
Wigram
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Assisted clients with personal care, including washing, dressing, and toileting.
- Facilitated household tasks such as shopping and budgeting for clients.
- Guided clients on fitness-related outings to promote health and well-being.
- Ensured clients adhered to medication schedules for optimal health management.
- Accompanied clients to court, Work and Income, and health appointments for support.
Healthcare Assistant
Radius St. Helena
Christchurch
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Observed patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reported any changes to supervisor or nurse on duty.
- Prepared beds and equipment for use by healthcare professionals.
- Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
- Performed routine tests, such as blood glucose monitoring, height and weight measurements and vision screenings.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Diversional Therapy Work Placement
Dementia Rosewood rest home
Linwood
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Designed and implemented recreational programs and events to enhance participant engagement.
- Promoted active participation and enjoyment in all activities and events.
- Evaluated and documented participants' progress to inform future planning.
- Collaborated with medical professionals and families to discuss participants' development.
Support Worker
NZ Health vision
Christchurch
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and assisted them with their daily needs.
Education
Certificate of Diversional Therapist - Community Healthcare Level-4
Kauri Academy
Christchurch, NZ06-2020
Skills
- Medication management
- Client documentation
- Personal care
- Budgeting processes
- Appointment scheduling
- Behavior tracking
- Recreational program design
- Health monitoring
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Client assessment
- Family therapy
- Behavior management
- Family counseling
- Life skills development
References
- Harinder Singh, HCA, Idea Services, Christchurch, New Zealand, 0220440960
- Harpreet Singh, Duty Manager, Brackenridge, Christchurch, New Zealand, +64223207880
Affiliations
- Cricket
- Football
- Reading
- Watching documentaries
- Travel
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Support Worker
Idea Services
05.2024 - Current
Support Worker
Brackenridge
01.2022 - 03.2024
Healthcare Assistant
Radius St. Helena
12.2021 - 09.2022
Diversional Therapy Work Placement
Dementia Rosewood rest home
08.2021 - 12.2021
Support Worker
NZ Health vision
06.2021 - 12.2021
Certificate of Diversional Therapist - Community Healthcare Level-4
Kauri Academy
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