Jessica Courtney
Auckland
Summary
An health care assistant with 10 years experience working with elderly with an level 3 New Zealand health and wellbeing certificate. I have handled residents in hospital level and psychogeriatric care. ensuring clients are able to complete day to day tasks such as personal hygiene assisting clients with showers/bed baths, toileting needs, meal preparation making sure their meals are served and if they need extra assistance like feeding if they are unable to do so themselves. I've managed clients mobility such as using mobility equipment like hoist/ walking aids. I am a fast learner and enjoy learning new skills along the way. I am honest and reliable
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Healthcare Assistant
Bupa
WHANGAPARAOA
01.2019 - Current
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized strong organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
- Prepared beds and equipment for use by healthcare professionals.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Participated in educational opportunities related to health care assistant duties.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Healthcare Assistant
Bupa
North Shore
08.2016 - 03.2018
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized strong organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Assisted with mobility exercises for immobile patients under direction of physical therapist or nurse.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported abnormalities to nursing staff promptly.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests in a timely manner.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning of bedridden patients.
Health Care Assistant
Bupa
WHANGAPARAOA
07.2015 - 05.2016
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and reported abnormalities to nursing staff promptly.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests in a timely manner.
Education
High School Diploma -
Whanagapaoara College
Whanagapaoara 02-2009
Skills
- Patient care
- Infection control
- Vital sign monitoring
- Chart documentation
- Specimen collection
- Mobility assistance
- Daily living support
- Team communication
- Time management
- Equipment preparation
- Patient-focused care
- Reliability
- Multitasking
- Preparing meals
Certification
- New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Health Assistance level 3 (August 2018)
- Ministry of health for staff in Dementia Care (March 2017
- New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Health Assistance level 2 (November 2016)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Healthcare Assistant
Bupa
01.2019 - Current
Healthcare Assistant
Bupa
08.2016 - 03.2018
Health Care Assistant
Bupa
07.2015 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Whanagapaoara College