Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Maori Arts
Swimming
Music
Sports
Languages
Referee's
Timeline
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Georgina Lawrence

Summary

I am of Maori and Scottish descend. Born and raised in the Taitokerau Ngapuhi nui tonu. Spent most of my life residing in Whangaroa. Mother of two daughters ages 18 and 14 also raised 15 whangai since i was 18. Dedicated mother and experienced in multitasking and working under pressure. Skilled at managing household budgets and finances to encourage proper use of available funds. Approachable individual with excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Passionate about helping others succeed with proven track record in developing successful mentoring relationships with whanau. Fosters sense of community among residents to support individuals in times of need.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Support Worker

Hauora Whanui
01.2019 - Current
  • Personal care
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Gardening
  • Rubbish removal
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Support with minor home repairs
  • Clean ceilings, walls, windows, also outdoor cleaning of the home such as water blasting.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.

Chief Archivist

Whangaroa Papa Hapu
01.2017 - 11.2019
  • Researched and recorded origins, provenance and historical significance of archival materials.
  • Developed classification systems to facilitate public access to archived materials.
  • Streamlined usage by creating organizational systems for newly digitized records and documents.
  • Evaluated records for accuracy, value and status of preservation.

Education

NZ Certificate in Maori Business & Management

Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Whangarei, NZ
11.2019

Tautoko Mai Program

Relationship Services
2011

Protect Health And Safety in The Workplace

Kerikeri New World
Kerikeri
2004

Training Opportunities Course

People Potential
Whangarei
1998

Skills

Reliable

Hard Working

Team Worker

Honest

Quick Learner

Good Listener

Follower of Instructions

Advanced Computer Processing Skills

Respectful

Problem Solver

Flexible

Trustworthy

Compassionate

Maori Arts

  • Flax Weaving
  • Wood Carving
  • Rongoa Maori

Swimming

  • Diving
  • Boating
  • Fishing

Music

  • Kapahaka
  • Can Play Instruments
  • Song Writer

Sports

  • Volley Ball
  • Touch Rugby
  • Women's Rugby
  • Basket Ball
  • Baseball
  • Waka Ama
  • Traditional Waka

Languages

Maori
Native or Bilingual
English
Elementary

Referee's

Whangaroa Papa Hapu

Robyn Tauroa

0272777942

09-4050825


Frances Goulton (character ref)

021831141

Ministry of Education


Matangirau Kohanga Reo

Hiria Hona or Liarne McManus

09-4050955


Eljon Fitzgerald (character ref)

02102206851

Chairperson of the Kaeo Memorial Hall

Timeline

Home Support Worker

Hauora Whanui
01.2019 - Current

Chief Archivist

Whangaroa Papa Hapu
01.2017 - 11.2019

NZ Certificate in Maori Business & Management

Te Wananga O Aotearoa

Tautoko Mai Program

Relationship Services

Protect Health And Safety in The Workplace

Kerikeri New World

Training Opportunities Course

People Potential
Georgina Lawrence