Denise Simon
Kaikohe,Kaikohe
Summary
Dedicated Health Care Assistant skilled in patient hygiene, infection control, and effective communication. Committed to maintaining a clean and safe environment to enhance the well-being of the patient.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Kaikohe Care Assistant
Kaikohe, Kaikohe
12.2019 - Current
- Assisted patients with hygiene, comfort, and nutrition, while observing and reporting notable changes to enhance care quality.
- Communicated effectively with residents to ensure comfort and well-being.
- Lifted patients safely using appropriate equipment, ensuring compliance with moving and handling policies to protect patient well-being.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to R/N.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, adhering to health and safety and infection control policies to support patient health.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests in a timely manner.
Cleaner
Kaikohe Care Centre
Kaikohe, Kaikohe
05.2014 - 12.2019
- Maintained cleanliness of resident rooms and common areas daily.
- Improved overall facility hygiene by sanitizing surfaces regularly to minimize the spread of germs.
- Operated cleaning equipment and supplies to maintain safe and effective sanitation.
- Supported staff in addressing and cleaning high-traffic or difficult areas of the facility.
- Partnered with staff to uphold care centre's cleanliness standards consistently.
- Reported maintenance issues to the management team promptly.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Papakura High School
Papakura, NZSkills
- Patient hygiene
- Medical record keeping
- Patient observation
- Infection control
- Injury prevention
- Equipment handling
- Level 3 certification
- Basic emergency care certification
- Multitasking
- Effective communication
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Kaikohe Care Assistant
12.2019 - Current
Cleaner
Kaikohe Care Centre
05.2014 - 12.2019
Some College (No Degree) -
Papakura High School