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Bharti Sharma

INVERCARGILL

Summary

Compassionate Health Care Assistant and support worker with extensive experience in New Zealand across residential aged care facilities, hospitals, workforce agencies and community settings. Previously worked as a RN in ICU, providing critical care.

Developed strong communication and teamwork skills in healthcare environment, seeking for new opportunity. Proven ability to manage patient care and support needs, ensuring safe and comfortable environment. Looking to apply these skills in dynamic setting that values empathy and collaboration.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Health Care Assistant

WOFO- Workforce Agency, New Zealand
2025 - Current

Working as a on-call health care worker for this workforce agency in various health care facilities, including both residential and hospital wings.

  • Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
  • Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.

Health Care Assistant

Presbyterian Support Southland Residential Care Home
08.2024 - Current
  • Working as a Heath care worker in Residential care facility as a Duty Leader even in the absence of a Registered Nurse and EN , overseeing the facility at night and afternoon shifts and guiding other staff members. Well trained in taking vital signs, assessing Residents, doing their medication and referring them to hospital in emergency.
  • Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
  • Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
  • Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
  • Performed vital signs monitoring, ensuring timely reporting of any abnormalities to the medical team.

Community Support Worker

Community Care Trust
07.2024 - Current
  • Assisted clients in achieving greater independence, fostering a sense of empowerment through guidance and encouragement.
  • Established trust-based relationships with clients through empathetic communication and active listening skills.
  • Enhanced client well-being by providing comprehensive support and resources tailored to individual needs.
  • Provided crisis intervention support when needed, deescalating situations while prioritizing the safety of all involved parties.
  • Organized recreational activities that fostered positive social interactions and improved overall client satisfaction.
  • Provided emotional support to affected clients and victims and assisted in developing long-term recovery plans and goals.

Registered Nurse

Vardhman Mahaveer Health Care Hospital
03.2023 - 05.2024
  • Worked as a Senior Staff Nurse in a multispeciality Intensive care unit .
  • Utilised critical thinking skills to prioritise nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plane.

Education

Master of Science - Wellness And Rehabilitation

Southern Institute of Technology
Invercargill, NZ
11-2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Baba Farid University of Health Sciences
Punjab, India
06-2022

High School Diploma -

Para Medical Council
Punjab, India
03-2018

Skills

  • Patient-focused care
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Vital signs
  • CPR certification
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • First aid certification
  • CPI ( Crisis Prevention Intervention) Blue card holder
  • Patient assessments
  • Time management
  • Family communication
  • Resident care associate

Timeline

Health Care Assistant

Presbyterian Support Southland Residential Care Home
08.2024 - Current

Community Support Worker

Community Care Trust
07.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Vardhman Mahaveer Health Care Hospital
03.2023 - 05.2024

Health Care Assistant

WOFO- Workforce Agency, New Zealand
2025 - Current

Master of Science - Wellness And Rehabilitation

Southern Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Baba Farid University of Health Sciences

High School Diploma -

Para Medical Council
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