Heleine Afu
Stoke,Nelson
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting residents health, behavior & dietary needs. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Oakwoods
Richmond, Nelson
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Cleaner
Oakwoods
Richmond, Nelson
08.2023 - Current
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets, and dusted surfaces.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, sinks, countertops, mirrors, and floors.
- Stocked supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and paper towels in restrooms.
- Maintained cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and sanitary working condition.
- Transported trash bags to designated disposal areas.
- Disinfected doorknobs, light switches, telephones, computers, desks and other high-touch surfaces.
- Mixed chemicals for use in cleaning processes according to safety instructions provided by manufacturer labels.
- Inspected rooms for cleanliness prior to guest arrival.
- Complied with health regulations related to the handling of hazardous chemicals used during cleaning processes.
- Checked stock levels of all cleaning products regularly to ensure adequate supply is available.
- Provided assistance with laundry services when needed.
- Sanitized frequented areas and equipment using approved supplies.
- Kept business entrances clean, tidy and professional in appearance.
Wood Processor
Waimea Nurseries
Brightwater, Nelson
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Precision Cutting and Grading: Expertly operated woodworking tools to cut and size fruit trees, ensuring precise dimensions for project specifications. Conducted thorough grading to assess wood quality, categorizing pieces based on strength, appearance, and usability.
- Defect Analysis and Material Management: Performed quality control by identifying and cataloging defective wood (e.g., splits, knots, rot), reducing waste and optimizing material use. Ensured that bad wood was accounted for and repurposed when possible, minimizing environmental impact.
- Pruning and Preparation: Managed the removal of excess limbs and imperfections through strategic pruning, enhancing wood quality and ease of processing.
- Wood Preservation and Treatment: Applied anti-viral treatments to wood surfaces to safeguard against decay and extend longevity. Ensured complete and uniform application to protect materials from environmental hazards, improving durability.
Education
High School Diploma -
Seineha High School
Tonga12-2015
Skills
- Incident Reporting
- Compassionate client care
- ADL Assistance
- Progress Documentation
- Chronic Disease Management
- Basic Housekeeping
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Wood Processor
Waimea Nurseries
07.2024 - 09.2024
Caregiver
Oakwoods
08.2023 - Current
Cleaner
Oakwoods
08.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Seineha High School
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