Firdaus Khanam
Wellington,WGN
Summary
Dedicated Health Care Assistant with proven expertise in patient-focused care and time management, honed at Irwell Rest Home. Excelled in delivering high-standard holistic care, significantly enhancing patient comfort and safety. Skilled in dementia care and emergency response, adept at fostering patient dignity while ensuring meticulous adherence to hygiene protocols. Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Irwell Rest Home
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
- Increased patient safety by promptly addressing concerns and reporting incidents or potential hazards to supervisory staff.
- Assisted nursing staff in maintaining a clean and safe environment for optimal patient recovery.
- Contributed to efficient patient care by accurately documenting medical information and maintaining up-to-date records.
- Performed vital signs monitoring, ensuring timely reporting of any abnormalities to the medical team.
- Ensured reliable communication between patients and healthcare providers by serving as an empathetic listener and effective advocate when necessary.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s specific needs.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Health Care Assistant
Millvale House ( Psychogeriatric Department)
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
Education
NZQA Certified With NZCEL English Course - English Speaking Course
English Language Partners ( ESOL)
Wellington, WGNNZQA Certified With First Aid Course -
First Aid Consultant Ltd
Wellington, WGN2024
NZQA Certified With Health And Wellbeing Level-4 -
New Zealand Management Academies ( NZMA)
Wellington, WGN2024
NZQA Certified With Health And Wellbeing Level - 3 -
New Zealand Management Acadamies (NZMA)
Wellington, WGN2023
Skills
- Time Management
- Patient-focused care
- Supporting personal needs
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Feeding Assistance
- Hard working
- Observing responses
- Preparing meals
- Calm Under Stress
- Catheter Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Bedsore Prevention
- Care Monitoring
- Patient Observation
- Oral Hygiene
- Recording vital signs
- Documenting behaviors
- Infection Control
- Emotional Support
- Medication Administration
- Basic Life Support
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Responding to emergencies
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- First Aid Certification
- Light Housekeeping
- Active listening
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Irwell Rest Home
07.2024 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Millvale House ( Psychogeriatric Department)
01.2023 - 05.2023
NZQA Certified With NZCEL English Course - English Speaking Course
English Language Partners ( ESOL)
NZQA Certified With First Aid Course -
First Aid Consultant Ltd
NZQA Certified With Health And Wellbeing Level-4 -
New Zealand Management Academies ( NZMA)
NZQA Certified With Health And Wellbeing Level - 3 -
New Zealand Management Acadamies (NZMA)
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