Gurvinder Kaur
Claudelands,Hamilton
Summary
Healthcare assistant with over 4.5 years of experience, complemented by 1.5 years as a diversional therapist. Delivered personalized care to residents, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life. Proven ability to work independently under pressure while effectively managing time. Specialized in providing support for dementia patients and their families.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Diversional Therapist
Tamahere Eventide Home and Village
, Hamilton
10.2024 - 02.2026
- Planned and Delivered Individual and group recreational activities to enhance residents’ wellbeing.
- Coordinated games, arts & crafts, music sessions, gentle exercises, and celebrations to promote residents' physical and mental health.
- Supported residents with cognitive stimulation activities (memory games, Quizzes, sensory activities)
- Facilitated resident participation in enjoyable activities, enhancing social interaction and emotional wellbeing.
- Encouraged residents to maintain independence and dignity through various supportive activities.
- Recorded activity plans, progress notes, and engagement outcomes to assess and enhance program effectiveness.
- Updated Care plans and weekly and monthly calendars of activities.
Healthcare Assistant
Tamahere Eventide Home and Village
, Hamilton
02.2022 - 02.2026
- Delivered high-quality care to residents with disabilities and achieving care plan objectives.
- Assisted residents with feeding, hydration, and medication administration.
- Assisted residents with mobility, feeding, and personal care, while charting daily activities and fostering communication.
- Provided patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Observed resident’s conditions, measuring and recording food and liquid intake and output and vital signs and reported changes to professional staff.
- Documented residents' progress notes and reported significant changes to RN to ensure continuity of care.
- Provided emotional and social support to promote residents' overall wellbeing and enhance quality of life.
- Followed infection control and health & safety policies.
Health Care Assistant
Radius St Joans
, Hamilton
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Monitored vital signs and communicated changes to nursing staff to ensure timely care adjustments.
- Supported patients in daily living activities and personal care to enhance comfort and well-being.
- Ensured clean and safe environment for patients and staff to promote health and safety standards.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in health records.
Customer service representative
Z Service Station
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Resolved customer issues with knowledgeable and friendly service, contributing to high satisfaction levels.
- Facilitated resolution of product inquiries and service requests to enhance customer experience.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of service station to create welcoming environment for customers.
Education
Graduate Diploma in Sales and Marketing - Sales and Marketing
Wintec City Campus
Hamilton02-2021
New Zealand Certificate in Health And Wellbeing - Health Assistance
LEVEL-3
Skills
- Dementia care
- Positive Attitude
- Effective communication
- Elderly Care expertise
- Calm under stress
- Activity documentation
- Infection control practices
References
- Malia Haseli, Diversional Therapist, Tamahere Eventide, 02041526541
- Navpreet Kaur, Caregiver, Agape (Community Support worker), 0225247232
Certification
LCP Dementia Level 4.
Timeline
Diversional Therapist
Tamahere Eventide Home and Village
10.2024 - 02.2026
Healthcare Assistant
Tamahere Eventide Home and Village
02.2022 - 02.2026
Health Care Assistant
Radius St Joans
10.2021 - 02.2022
Customer service representative
Z Service Station
05.2021 - 09.2021
Graduate Diploma in Sales and Marketing - Sales and Marketing
Wintec City Campus
New Zealand Certificate in Health And Wellbeing - Health Assistance
LEVEL-3