Kreeti Kumar
Lower Hutt,WGN
Summary
Driven and compassionate professional with extensive experience in caregiving and education, notably at Bob Scott Retirement Village and the Ministry of Education. Excelled in relationship building and differentiated instruction, significantly enhancing patient and student well-being. Skilled in documentation and patient care, achieving notable improvements in client satisfaction and learning outcomes. Compassionate and dedicated health caregiver with 4 years of experience in delivering exceptional patient-centered care. Skilled in assisting individuals with diverse medical conditions while promoting independence and maintaining dignity. Proficient in personal care tasks, vital sign monitoring, mobility assistance,and emotional support.Proven ability to establish rapport quickly,gaining trust from patients,families & interdisciplinary teams.Strong communication,critical thinking ,problem-solving abilities combined empathetic approach towards addressing physical/psychosocial well-being . Committed to ensuring the highest level of comfort,safety,& quality-of-life for those under my supervision.Passionate about making a positive impact on lives through compassionate caregiving.”
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Bob Scott Retirement Village
Petone, WGN
10.2020 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Supported healthcare teams in emergency situations, demonstrating agility and readiness to respond to patient needs.
- Improved patient care delivery by contributing to development of patient care plans.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Kindergarten Teacher
Ministry Of Education
Fiji
01.2018 - 11.2019
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
- Encouraged creative expression among students through introduction of weekly art projects.
- Improved learning with well-prepared lesson plans that cater to various learning styles and needs.
- Encouraged positive behaviors and growth mindset among students through use of motivational charts and awards.
- Developed and implemented multicultural curriculum, promoting inclusivity and respect for diversity among students.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Teamed with other professionals to enhance student learning experiences.
- Kept accurate documents about student progress for school and parent records.
- Cultivated love for reading among students by integrating interactive storytimes into daily routines.
- Boosted students' understanding of basic math concepts with use of hands-on learning tools and activities.
Education
Health And Well-being Level 3 -
NZQA
New Zealand2022
Certificate In Early Childhood Education And Care Level3 -
University of The South Pacific
Fiji03.2017
Skills
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Time Management
- Elderly Care
- Problem-Solving
- Patient Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Dementia Care
- Documentation
- Mobility Assistance
- Client documentation
- PPE Usage
- Records Maintenance
- Fast Learner
- Attentive to People
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Daily living assistance
- Strong Ethics
- Childcare experience
Timeline
Caregiver
Bob Scott Retirement Village
10.2020 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Ministry Of Education
01.2018 - 11.2019
Health And Well-being Level 3 -
NZQA
Certificate In Early Childhood Education And Care Level3 -
University of The South Pacific