Kirsty Parker
Dunedin ,OTA
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Careworker
Glendale rest home
Bradford, Dunedin
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided companionship by engaging in meaningful conversations with clients.
- Kept detailed records related to client interactions, services provided, medications administered., for documentation purposes.
- Assisted with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming.
- Encouraged independence while providing assistance when needed.
- Assessed changes in the condition or behaviour of clients and reported any concerns promptly to supervisor.
- Participated in team meetings and training sessions to stay up-to-date on best practices for caring for elderly individuals.
- Initiated conversations with clients about their interests and preferences in order to build a trusting relationship.
- Assisted client with personal hygiene, mobility and transportation.
- Provided support for physical, emotional and social needs of clients.
- Maintained safe and clean environment for client by performing light housekeeping and laundry.
- Established effective patient communication to develop positive relationships.
- Recorded patient vital signs for medical review.
- Observed and reported fluctuations in patient condition to registered nurse
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction from physician.
Caregiver
Ross home and hospital
North East Valley , Dunedin
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
Caregiver
St Andrews home.ans hospital
Kew, Dunedin
03.2018 - 07.2021
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
Caregiver
Kimberly rest home
Palmerston , Palmerston
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
Housekeeper
Pioneer motels
Palmerston , Palmerston
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
- Changed bed linens and towels, tidied up rooms.
- Replenished supplies such as drinking glasses and coffee cups in guest rooms.
- Sanitized all areas of the hotel lobby and public restrooms.
- Scrubbed kitchen appliances, countertops and fixtures.
- Reported any maintenance issues or damage to supervisors immediately.
- Delivered requested items such as extra pillows or blankets to guest rooms.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Used cleaning chemicals following proper guidelines.
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping and scrubbing.
- Interacted pleasantly with clients and guests when performing daily duties.
- Maintained and organized cleaning supplies stock.
- Moved beds, sofas and small furniture to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
Housekeeper
Skyline leisure lodge
Dunedin
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
- Changed bed linens and towels, tidied up rooms.
- Stocked amenities such as soap, shampoo and toilet paper in guest rooms.
- Replenished supplies such as drinking glasses and coffee cups in guest rooms.
- Sanitized all areas of the hotel lobby and public restrooms.
- Scrubbed kitchen appliances, countertops and fixtures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Logan Park High School
DunedinSkills
- Multitasking and Organization
- Heavy Lifting
- Strong Ethics
- Compassionate communication
- Time Management
- Client documentation
- Emotional Support
- Medication Administration
- First aid and safety
- Relationship Building
- Supportive Companionship
Refrences
- Angela Ireland at Andrews home and hospital 4554396
- Margaret Pearce at Ross home and hospital 4730929
- Joelene Milford Glendale rest home 0272488636
- Cory cook 0225615433
Timeline
Careworker
Glendale rest home
06.2022 - 03.2023
Caregiver
Ross home and hospital
02.2022 - 06.2022
Caregiver
St Andrews home.ans hospital
03.2018 - 07.2021
Caregiver
Kimberly rest home
01.2017 - 01.2018
Housekeeper
Pioneer motels
Housekeeper
Skyline leisure lodge
High School Diploma -
Logan Park High School