Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Angela Janine Knibb

Hastings,HKB

Summary

Level-headed professional with extensive experience helping patients and clients with self-care and day-to-day tasks. Kind and punctual individual assists with nursing treatments, supports diagnostic procedures and provides companionship. Passionate about improving well-being of others and providing compassionate treatment to patient community. Experienced Caregiver knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Multi-Skilled Carer

Ryman Healthcare
06.2012 - Current
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.

Fluids Assistant

Ryman Healthcare
06.2012 - Current
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Ran errands and provided general office support in a professional environment.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Eastern Institute of Technology, Napier, NZ
  • Awarded The Context of Health

Associate of Applied Science - Foundation Certificate For Nursing

Eastern Institute of Technology, Napier, NZ
2005

Skills

  • Client Documentation
  • Dental Care
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Direct Patient Care
  • ADLs Assistance
  • Bedsore Prevention
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Time Management
  • First Aid and Safety
  • Patient Care
  • Hoyer Lifting Equipment
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Strong Ethics
  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • COVID-19 Safety Policies
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Deliver Exceptional Care
  • Attentive to People
  • Client Requirements
  • Progressive Care
  • Independent Living
  • Meal Assistance
  • Personal Care Assistance

Timeline

Multi-Skilled Carer - Ryman Healthcare
06.2012 - Current
Fluids Assistant - Ryman Healthcare
06.2012 - Current
Eastern Institute of Technology - Some College (No Degree), Nursing
Eastern Institute of Technology - Associate of Applied Science, Foundation Certificate For Nursing
Angela Janine Knibb