Jignasa Paravastu
Point Cook
Summary
Skilled Team Leader with more then 15 years of experience in health industry include being an caregiver for 8 years.Experience in interact with patients daily and ensuring top quality healthcare services, supervising, training, and motivating teams. Strengths include conflict resolution, effective communication skills, documenting and observations. Adapt at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Leader
Geneva health
New Lynn
08.2020 - 02.2026
- Led team meetings to discuss patient care strategies and operational improvements.
- Coordinated staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Implemented training programs for new team members in healthcare protocols.
- Monitored compliance with health regulations and organizational policies.
- Resolved conflicts among team members to promote a positive work environment.
- Offered training and support to keep team members motivated and working toward objectives.
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
- Monitored daily workflow to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Completed daily quality assurance duties to provide feedback for improvements.
Caregiver
Geneva Health
New Lynn
08.2012 - 08.2020
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living need to maintain self-esteem
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish their quality of life and sustain needs.
- Transported her to events and activities, medical appointments, doctor's appointments, hair salons, and shopping trips.
- Provided compassionate support to clients with daily living activities.
- Assisted clients with mobility and transportation to appointments.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
Health Care Assistant
Howick Baptist Hospital
Howick
12.2010 - 04.2014
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, showering, toileting, transferring, bed change, etc.
- Assisted clients with daily living need to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Work with dementia patients and patients with terminal illness
- Know how to use standing and sling hoist
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- 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 and hoist.
Education
Certificate in Heath And Disability Level 3 - Health Care Administration
NZSE
New Lynn, Auckland 02.2023 - 07.2023
Foundation Studies University Preparation Level 4 -
Unitec Institute of Technology
Mt Albert, AucklandCertificate in Health Care Assistant Level 4 -
Manukau Institute of Technology
Manukau, AucklandSkills
- Bedside Care
- Every day Care with transfer support
- Know
- Documentation and reporting
- Progress Documentation
- Community Activities
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Problem Identification and resolution
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Patient care management
- Staff scheduling
- Training program implementation
- Quality assurance monitoring
- Team collaboration and motivation
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Leadership development
Languages
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Gujarati
Advanced (C1)
C1
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Certification
- Working with children check done
- Police clearance certificate
Timeline
Certificate in Heath And Disability Level 3 - Health Care Administration
NZSE
02.2023 - 07.2023
Team Leader
Geneva health
08.2020 - 02.2026
Caregiver
Geneva Health
08.2012 - 08.2020
Health Care Assistant
Howick Baptist Hospital
12.2010 - 04.2014
Foundation Studies University Preparation Level 4 -
Unitec Institute of Technology
Certificate in Health Care Assistant Level 4 -
Manukau Institute of Technology