Heidi Hansen
Dunedin Mosgiel ,OTA
Summary
Compassionate Health Care Assistant with experience at Birchleigh, adept at enhancing patient well-being through effective communication and emotional intelligence. Proven ability to collaborate with teams and manage patient care, including administering medications and supporting those with dementia. Committed to maintaining safety and fostering positive family relationships.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Birchleigh
Mosgiel, Dunedin
11.2021 - Current
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
- Utilized strong organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Observed patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reported any changes to supervisor or nurse on duty.
- Participated in educational opportunities related to health care assistant duties.
- Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
- Interacted positively with family members of patients while delivering compassionate care.
- Actively participated in team meetings discussing patient cases and best practices.
- Assisted nursing staff in providing basic patient care, such as taking vital signs and administering medications.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Administered medications orally or topically as prescribed by physician.
- Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
Skills
- Family communication
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Active listening
- Safety regulations
- Relationship building
- Adaptability
- Self motivation
- Emotional intelligence
- First Aid/CPR
- Dementia care experience and required papers
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Birchleigh
11.2021 - Current
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