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Kirsty Egerton

Gore,STL

Summary

Driven by a passion for community health and wellbeing, I excel in my role with the Community Primary Care Team, enhancing healthcare access and quality of life through effective advocacy and empathetic communication.

Being a part of a persons journey to overcome barriers to achieve positive outcomes and goals is a passion of mine while working in the social services sector for the last 3 years.

I have developed a wide range of contacts in the Gore community through networking that will help me to continue to help people not only in a new role but in my personal life as well.

I have great organisation skills that will be an asset to any new role.

I am honest, reliable and have a drive to complete all my work to the highest standard I can achieve.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Support Worker

Gore Health Limited
07.2024 - Current
  • Assisted clients in achieving greater independence, fostering a sense of empowerment through guidance and encouragement.
  • Established trust-based relationships with clients through empathetic communication and active listening skills.
  • Provided crisis intervention support when needed, deescalating situations while prioritizing the safety of all involved parties.
  • Coordinated community resources to improve client access to essential services.
  • Advocated for clients' rights and needs within the healthcare system to promote well-being.
  • Conducted home visits to assess living conditions and identify potential barriers to client success, recommending modifications as needed for enhanced safety and accessibility.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless delivery of community support services and optimal client outcomes.
  • Helped clients navigate social services system and access needed resources.

Community Health Worker

Hokonui Runanga Health And Social Services Trust
04.2022 - 06.2024
  • Connected families with necessary social services, alleviating barriers to healthcare access and improving quality of life.
  • Built trust within diverse communities through cultural competency training, empathetic communication skills, and active listening techniques.
  • Addressed patient concerns and provided support to vulnerable demographics.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in community health work, ensuring the delivery of quality services to clients.
  • Transported or accompanied clients to scheduled health appointments or referral sites.
  • Participated in health promotion campaigns to raise awareness of health issues.
  • Organised fortnightly Kaumatua Health day sessions.
  • Organised Rangatahi Holiday Programmes.
  • Networked with other community agencies to improve knowledge of access and supports available for clients.

Senior Care Worker

Resthaven Village
03.2013 - 03.2022
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, reporting any abnormalities or concerns to medical professionals promptly.
  • Worked along side registered staff, administering medications, wound care, personal cares, team leader for wing allocated to shift.
  • Communication with whanau in all aspects of care for their loved one in care.
  • A part of the quality control team.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.


Education

NCEA Level 1 -

Gore High School

Skills

  • Client advocacy
  • Active listening
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Documentation management
  • Social integration
  • Extensive knowledge of community supports
  • Empathetic
  • Referral coordination
  • Computer and operating systems

References

Janine Marshall

CPCT Clinical Coordinator    0275489785   


Mandy Butler 

CPCT Clinical Coordinator    0274812021


Rhonda Reid                        (03)2093030

Gore Health Limited 

Business Manager


Timeline

Community Support Worker

Gore Health Limited
07.2024 - Current

Community Health Worker

Hokonui Runanga Health And Social Services Trust
04.2022 - 06.2024

Senior Care Worker

Resthaven Village
03.2013 - 03.2022

NCEA Level 1 -

Gore High School

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