Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Part-time Carer
Bethany Hill Dementia Care
Whangateau, Auckland
01.2012 - Current
Assisted with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility.
Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
Residential Care Worker
Zaria Newrick
Ti Point, Auckland
02.2019 - 10.2023
Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Helped maintain a clean environment by performing light housekeeping duties.
Managed medication administration according to protocol.
Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Maintained records of client progress and services provided.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Provided personal care and support to clients with a range of physical and mental health needs.
Accompanied clients on outings such as shopping trips or visits to friends and family members.
Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
Care Worker
Amberlea Care Home and Hospital
Algies Bay, Auckland
01.2017 - 10.2019
Maintained records of patient care, progress or problems to report and discuss observations.
Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
Planned and prepared daily client meals to conform with specific dietary requirements.
Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
Established effective patient communication to develop positive relationships.
Elderly Caregiver
Summerset Falls Retirement Village
Warkworth, Auckland
01.2014 - 09.2017
Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
Adhered to all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards related to eldercare services.
Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
Respected the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of each client served.
Developed strong relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
Understood and followed oral and written directions.
General Vineyard Labourer
Matakana Estate
Matakana, Auckland
01.2013 - 01.2014
Planted grapevines, pruned vines, and monitored vineyard health.
Removed weeds around the vineyard rows.
Cut off diseased branches or shoots using pruning shears or knives.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Skills
Patient Companionship
Compassionate Client Care
Basic Housekeeping
Documentation
Time Management
Dependable and Responsible
Records Management
Respectful and Compassionate
Daily Living Assistance
First Aid and Safety
Certification
NZQA Health, Disability and Aged Support (Foundation Skills) Level 2
Skills
Honest
Reliable
Adaptable
Hard Worker
Ability to work well with a team
Ability to work under pressure
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Residential Care Worker
Zaria Newrick
02.2019 - 10.2023
Care Worker
Amberlea Care Home and Hospital
01.2017 - 10.2019
Elderly Caregiver
Summerset Falls Retirement Village
01.2014 - 09.2017
General Vineyard Labourer
Matakana Estate
01.2013 - 01.2014
Part-time Carer
Bethany Hill Dementia Care
01.2012 - Current
NZQA Health, Disability and Aged Support (Foundation Skills) Level 2