Experienced with providing compassionate and personal care to patients. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills and adaptability to meet evolving needs of clients. Track record of building trust and fostering supportive environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Assistant
Culham Engineering
04.2019 - Current
Providing personal care; showering, toileting, dressing and wound care
Assisting with meal preparation
Medication delivery and prompts
Hoist lifting, wheelchair moving, position adjusting, cam mode use
Carer
Home Support North
01.2015 - Current
Aged disability care, dementia care, palliative care end of life
Medication prompts, wound care, shopping assistance, personal care, feeding
Carer
Radius Bay Care
02.2024 - 09.2024
Maintained accurate records of patient care, documenting progress and any changes in condition.
Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Implemented safety measures to prevent falls, accidents, and injuries within the home environment.
Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
Enhanced quality of life for clients through personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.
Responded to patient emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action and notifying relevant professionals when necessary.
Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Provided end-of-life care with compassion and dignity allowing clients to pass away peacefully in their preferred setting.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Carer
Quality Care Northland
04.2023 - 01.2024
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Used adaptive equipment like lifts walkers wheelchairs safely efficiently improving accessibility mobility independence.
Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care strategies for optimal patient outcomes.
Delivered personal hygiene assistance including bathing grooming dressing feeding toileting all while maintaining client privacy respect.
Provided emotional support to patients and their families, fostering strong relationships built on trust and empathy.
Cleaner
Duke of Marlborough Hotel
01.2017 - 01.2019
Servicing and cleaning hotel rooms, vacuuming, bed making, dusting
Completing periodic spring cleaning
Restocking, Stock orders
Cleaner
Hananui Lodge
01.2015 - 01.2018
Cleaning hotel rooms and apartments
Bed making, vacuuming, dusting, window cleaning
Carer
Metlife Care
09.2024 - Current
Developed recreational activities tailored to individual interests, enhancing overall quality of life for clients in care settings or at home environments.
Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare providers, advocating for the best possible care solutions.
Conducted regular assessments of patients'' physical and mental status, communicating findings to medical staff as needed.
Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Implemented safety measures to prevent falls, accidents, and injuries within the home environment.
Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
Enhanced quality of life for clients through personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.
Provided end-of-life care with compassion and dignity allowing clients to pass away peacefully in their preferred setting.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Used adaptive equipment like lifts walkers wheelchairs safely efficiently improving accessibility mobility independence.
Education
NZQA, LEVEL 3 - undefined
NZQA LEVEL 4 - medical strain (palliative care)
First Aid Certificate -
Red Cross
First Aid Certificate - undefined
AIN Blacktown TAFE
01.2008
Skills
From a wide range of work experiences can handle a variety of tasks in a positive manner
Highly capable to act independently and without supervision
Plans effectively and prioritises tasks for completion in an orderly fashion
Organised and efficient from roles providing cleaning services in hotels and apartments
Demonstrates compassion, dedication and hard work from roles as a carer for over 5 years
Displays very strong interpersonal skills, communicates confidently and appropriately
Builds excellent relationships with all customers and clients, enjoys helping others
Makes clean and clear decisions and confident to take quick action to solve issues
Is polite, genuine and has a warm personality that suits any environment
A friendly, well regarded team member who willingly assist colleagues whenever needed
Roles Pre 2015
Various caring, cleaner or similar roles including in Australia