Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
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Danielle Griffin

Pahiatua

Summary

I am a confident and adaptable young woman with hands-on experience in rest home care, dairy farming, and volunteer work. I possess strong interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic, and a proactive approach to tasks. My diverse experience has equipped me with the ability to work efficiently in both team-oriented and independent environments. I'm eager to bring my positive attitude, dedication, and commitment to a role where I can grow and contribute meaningfully.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elderly Caregiver

Waireka Lifecare
02.2020 - Current
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Provided emotional support to seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall mental health.
  • Enhanced elderly residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Trained new caregivers, sharing best practices and ensuring high-quality care across team.

Relief Milker

Daniel Blackman
05.2020 - 02.2021
  • Developed strong relationships with livestock through gentle handling techniques, fostering trust and ease during milking processes.
  • Optimized milking routines for increased efficiency while maintaining a high standard of animal care, comfort, and general wellbeing.
  • Quickly and accurately prepared milking equipment and cows for milking according to cow-specific instructions.
  • Assisted in the smooth onboarding of new farm staff by providing thorough orientation sessions and hands-on training opportunities.

Caregiver

Lavender Blue
01.2019 - 11.2020
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.

Choices Dairy

Seva
02.2017 - 11.2019
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.

Relief Milker

Andersen Cameron
01.2018 - 03.2018
  • Enhanced milking efficiency by maintaining clean and well-organized milking environments for optimal animal comfort.
  • Assisted in the training and supervision of new relief milkers, contributing to a skilled and cohesive team.
  • Maintained excellent communication with farm management and colleagues, ensuring information was relayed promptly and accurately for informed decision-making processes.
  • Followed strict hygiene practices during milking sessions, reducing instances of contamination and promoting product quality.

Pahiatua Kindergarten, Volunterr

Pahiatua Kindergarten
01.2015 - 04.2016
  • Implemented hands-on learning experiences designed to improve fine motor skills and coordination in young children.
  • Set up learning centers focused on various subjects such as science, math, art, or literature to encourage exploration and curiosity in young students.
  • Encouraged teamwork amongst children during group activities promoting essential interpersonal skills like listening to others or sharing resources.
  • Enhanced children''s learning experiences by implementing creative and interactive activities.

Volunteer Mount Bruce

Pukaha National Wildlife Centre
06.2015 - 08.2015
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Education

Ncea Level 3 -

Tararua College
Pahiatua, NZ

Skills

  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Meal preparation
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Time management
  • Relationship building
  • Dementia care
  • Clear communication
  • Customer service
  • First aid and safety
  • End-of-life care

Certification

caregiver level 2

Interests

  • Gardening
  • Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
  • DIY and Home Improvement
  • Playing Sports
  • Camping
  • Kayaking
  • Hiking
  • Road Trips

Timeline

Relief Milker

Daniel Blackman
05.2020 - 02.2021

Elderly Caregiver

Waireka Lifecare
02.2020 - Current

Caregiver

Lavender Blue
01.2019 - 11.2020

Relief Milker

Andersen Cameron
01.2018 - 03.2018

Choices Dairy

Seva
02.2017 - 11.2019

Volunteer Mount Bruce

Pukaha National Wildlife Centre
06.2015 - 08.2015

Pahiatua Kindergarten, Volunterr

Pahiatua Kindergarten
01.2015 - 04.2016

Ncea Level 3 -

Tararua College
Danielle Griffin