JEANNIFER DACARA
Health Care Assistant
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Dedicated Health Care Assistant with strengths in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and treatment planning. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare teams and prioritize patient comfort. Compassionate Health Care Assistant with background in providing quality patient care, including assistance with daily living activities and medical support tasks. Highlight strengths in patient communication, health education, and maintaining a safe environment for patients. Demonstrated impact in previous roles through effective teamwork, uplifting patient morale, and streamlining office procedures for efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Bethesda Care Limited
Manurewa, Auckland
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
- Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
- 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.
- Prepared beds and equipment for use by healthcare professionals.
- Transported patients to different locations within the facility or to appointments outside the facility.
- Monitored vital signs and reported abnormalities to nursing staff promptly.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
Physio Therapist Assistant
Green Breeze Homecare Facility
Cavite, Philippines
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted physiotherapists in developing and implementing treatment plans for patients.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to the supervising physiotherapist.
- Documented patient sessions accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Supported physiotherapists by coordinating patient appointments and managing schedules.
- Documented patient responses accurately following each session according to established procedures.
- Observed clients during therapy sessions in order to assess their progress.
- Assisted in the evaluation of patients by taking patient histories and performing physical examinations.
- Assisted with gait training activities such as transfers from wheelchair to bedside chair or walker.
- Monitored patient's condition during treatment sessions and reported any changes or concerns to the Physiotherapist.
- Administered hot and cold packs, ultrasound, electrical stimulation and other modalities as instructed by the Physiotherapist.
- Assisted in fitting orthopedic braces and prostheses for clients as prescribed by a Physiotherapist.
- Performed therapeutic exercises with clients as directed by a Physiotherapist.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics when assisting patients with mobility activities.
- Treated patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance.
- Administered simple range of motion exercises.
- Observed signs and symptoms to report changes in patient condition.
- Worked with physical therapist and other disciplines to provide adaptive equipment for improving patient function.
- Monitored and documented patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
Patient Care Nurse Assistant
General Trias Medical Doctors
Cavite, Philippines
06.2020 - 07.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient information accurately in medical records and charts.
- Performed vital signs checks and monitored patient health conditions.
- Transported patients to different locations for appointments or tests.
- Assisted patients with daily hygiene tasks, such as bathing and grooming.
- Documented resident status electronically and attended interdisciplinary meetings to offer input into selected resident's care plan.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Education
Level 4 - Healthcare Workbased
Ignite Colleges
10-2025
Bachelor of Science - Hotel And Restaurant Management
University of Mindanao
Philippines03-1999
Skills
- Patient care
- Treatment planning
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Helping with medication
- Patient comfort
- Behavior redirection
- Teamwork
- Patient bathing
- Palliative care
- Feeding assistance
- Bedside manner
- Feeding assistance expert
- Able to lift [number] pounds
- Infection control
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Bethesda Care Limited
01.2023 - Current
Physio Therapist Assistant
Green Breeze Homecare Facility
08.2022 - 12.2022
Patient Care Nurse Assistant
General Trias Medical Doctors
06.2020 - 07.2022
Level 4 - Healthcare Workbased
Ignite Colleges
Bachelor of Science - Hotel And Restaurant Management
University of Mindanao