Cailin McVicar
Christchurch,CAN
Summary
Dedicated Health Care Assistant with proven expertise in patient-focused care and time management, honed at Lady Wigram Village and in private caregiving. Excelled in delivering compassionate care, enhancing resident comfort, and fostering strong relationships, significantly improving patient satisfaction. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and empathetic communication, adept at creating positive healthcare experiences.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Lady Wigram Village
08.2021 - Current
- Assisted with resident's hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted resident's 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.
- Observed resident's skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Improved resident satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
- Enhanced resident comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
- Cultivated strong relationships with resident's and families, fostering an environment of trust and open communication that facilitated better healthcare experiences.
- Delivered high-quality care Dementia, Rest-home and Hospital residents within an aged care facility.
Private Home Caregiver For High Needs Child
Private
02.2019 - Current
- Enhanced client comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in a private home setting.
- Demonstrated cultural competency by respecting diverse backgrounds, perspectives, values, and beliefs of clients served in the private home environment.
- Delivered exceptional patient-centered care by responding promptly to emergencies providing timely assistance.
- Provided essential personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting assistance, ensuring dignity and respect at all times.
- Advocated on behalf of clients ensuring that their rights were respected and their voices heard in all decision-making processes.
- Monitored client medications, ensuring proper administration and adherence to prescribed schedules.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and wellbeing.
- Provided respectful assistance during personal hygiene tasks, preserving dignity and comfort for clients.
- Maintained safe and clean living environments for clients, promoting health and reducing risk of injury.
- Developed strong rapport with clients through active listening skills, empathy, patience, and humor when appropriate.
Education
First Year Bachelor of Midwifery - Midwifery
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ11-2024
Skills
- Time Management
- Patient Care
- Patient-focused care
- Supporting personal needs
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Calm Under Stress
- Care Monitoring
- Oral Hygiene
- Transporting patients
- Vital signs monitoring
- Blood Pressure Measurement
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Lady Wigram Village
08.2021 - Current
Private Home Caregiver For High Needs Child
Private
02.2019 - Current
First Year Bachelor of Midwifery - Midwifery
Ara Institute of Canterbury
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