Awhina Rakatau
Feilding,New Zealand
Summary
Kia Ora! Ko Awhina tōku ingoa. I'm a dedicated professional with three years of experience in the healthcare sector. My passion lies in giving back to our community, particularly to whānau, hapu, and iwi. I'm committed to playing a role in the revitalization of Māori culture, alongside our tamariki.
Within my whānau, I've always been a natural leader, especially in providing support and assistance. My goal is to further my education and training in te ao Māori, empowering future generations. Currently, I serve as a healthcare assistant, offering essential patient care and ward support. My responsibilities encompass managing supplies, addressing patient needs, and providing both emotional and physical support.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Health Care Assistant
Woodfall Home and Hospital
Feilding, Manawatu-Wanganui
10.2021 - Current
- Safely escorted patients during medical appointments and hospital visits.
- Aided service users in everyday activities, such as washing and dressing, ensuring constant safety and effective care.
- Vigilantly monitored changes in physical and mental health, reporting deterioration to senior carers for urgent attention.
- Thoroughly sterilised and sanitised clinical and mobility equipment.
- Helped service users improve their independence, building strength and confidence to enhance daily living.
- Delivered high-quality, dedicated care to clients with disability, consistently achieving individual care plan objectives.
- Ensured safe, secure living conditions for service users, reducing risk and enhancing quality of life.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
- Prepared healthy meals and delivered feeding support.
- Demonstrated consistent respect and privacy for care users, maintaining dignity irrespective of circumstance.
- Supported clinical staff to complete health assessments.
- Improved service users' daily lives through compassionate conversation, empathetic care and community socialisation.
- Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records.
Factory Production Work
ANZCO Manawatu
Bulls, Manawatu-Wanganui
01.2010 - 03.2021
- Promptly reported equipment malfunctions to Supervisor.
- Performed checks to assess quality of manufacturing and identify issues.
- Completed assigned packing tasks within target timeframes.
- Weighed and measured food items to meet set portion standards.
- Labelled products with name, batch number and relevant date information.
- Sorted and inspected meat before feeding onto production line.
- Upheld health and safety regulations to protect staff and product lines.
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Woodfall Home and Hospital
10.2021 - Current
Factory Production Work
ANZCO Manawatu
01.2010 - 03.2021
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