Jane McCutcheon
Ohau,Levin
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Health Care Assistant with experience at Woodlands, excelling in patient care and mobility assistance. Proven ability to monitor health and well-being, ensuring optimal care through effective communication and clinical documentation. Skilled in creating supportive environments that enhance patient engagement and recovery.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Woodlands
, Feilding
12.2021 - Current
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests in a timely manner.
- Transferring residents via standing or sling hoist
- Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
- Assisted residents who were unable to feed themselves due to a disability or illness.
- Interacted positively with family members of patients while delivering compassionate care.
- Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
- Observed patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reported any changes to supervisor or nurse on duty.
- Accompanied residents to appointments outside the facility.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Participated in educational opportunities related to health care assistant duties.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Rehabilitation Coach/Adult Caregiver
Laura Fergusson Trust
, Whanganui
04.2014 - 09.2021
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Assisted patients with exercises designed to improve mobility or strength.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Encouraged socialization among patients through conversation and games.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Assessed the physical condition of the client on a regular basis and reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
Education
Health And Welling Being Level 4
Careerforce
Whanganui, NZ09-2019
Business Administration And Computing Level 4
Whitireia Polytechnic
Porirua11-2000
Skills
- Patient care
- Mobility assistance
- Health monitoring
- Clinical documentation
- Data entry
- Equipment handling
- Team collaboration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Woodlands
12.2021 - Current
Rehabilitation Coach/Adult Caregiver
Laura Fergusson Trust
04.2014 - 09.2021
Health And Welling Being Level 4
Careerforce
Business Administration And Computing Level 4
Whitireia Polytechnic