Michelle Cobb
Whanganui,Manawatu-Wanganui
Summary
To deliver a safe and comfortable environment to my patients. Working with honesty, sensitivity and respect through good communication and keeping my work and words true to my own values.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant / Senior
Springvale Manor
01.2023 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
- Assisted nursing staff in maintaining a clean and safe environment for optimal patient recovery.
- Performed vital signs monitoring, ensuring timely reporting of any abnormalities to the medical team.
- Contributed to efficient patient care by accurately documenting medical information and maintaining up-to-date records.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
Health Care Assistant
Whanganui Hospital - ATR / Stroke Ward
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Assisted nursing staff in maintaining a clean and safe environment for optimal patient recovery.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Aided patients with walking and limb exercises to improve strength and balance.
Caregiver
New Vista Rest Home & Hospital
09.2012 - 03.2021
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Person centred cares, assisting residents with daily living.
- Care plan and medication distribution rounds as part of Level 4 Care training.
- Working alongside Diversional Therapists to enhance and promote independence, quality of life, and self worth strategies.
Caregiver & Relief Cook
Hikurangi Rest Home
12.2007 - 07.2012
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Multiple roles and provision for part time cares, cooking, cleaning, kitchenhand and assist with Diversional Therapy responsibility for a 43 bed rest home facility
Education
Certificate in Health Care Assistant Level 2 & 4 - Health Care
NZQA
Whanganui, NZTafe College
Queensland, Australia1995
Orewa College
Orewa, NZ1978
Skills
- Patient Assessments, evaluation & relations
- Supply Restocking
- Basic Life Support & First Aid Certification
- Vital signs monitoring & Injury Prevention
- Caregiver Relations & monitoring
- Bedsore Prevention Care
- Patient relationship building
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Team building & Multitasking skillset
Referees
Referees
Vicki EMERSON
Clinical Nurse leader Patea Rest Home, New Vista Rest Home & Hospital
027 814 7415
Vanessa SECONI
Healthcare Educator, Training for You
027 365 2600
Mikayla SHAW
Registered Nurse Surgical Ward, Whanganui Hospital, previous New Vista Rest Home
022 467 1062
Timeline
Health Care Assistant / Senior
Springvale Manor
01.2023 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Whanganui Hospital - ATR / Stroke Ward
03.2021 - 01.2023
Caregiver
New Vista Rest Home & Hospital
09.2012 - 03.2021
Caregiver & Relief Cook
Hikurangi Rest Home
12.2007 - 07.2012
Certificate in Health Care Assistant Level 2 & 4 - Health Care
NZQA
Tafe College
Orewa College
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