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Larissa Syme

Foxton,Manawatu-Wanganui

Summary

Person focused with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Organized and dependable staff member successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Compassionate team player recognized for positive, upbeat attitude and proactive in solving problems. Flexible learner adapts easily to new challenges.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Level 4 Health Care Assistant

Lonsdale Total Care Centre
03.2018 - Current


As an HCA its my job to ensure that my patients get the very best care possible this includes tasks such as

Personal hygiene cares


Assisting the patients to maintain as much independence as possible


Doing daily activities with the patients


Caring for the patients and there families too


Wound care


Administering Medications


Taking vital signs


Supporting and advocating for patients

Showing empathy and having patience

T Shirt and Mug Printing

Self Employed
03.2015 - Current


  • Increased customer satisfaction by consistently producing high-quality T-shirt prints and ensuring timely deliveries
  • Successfully completed high-volume orders within tight deadlines while maintaining consistent quality of goods
  • Creating and printing designs on a computer programme
  • Social media marketing and promoting goods
  • Selling goods at local markets and online
  • Being creative always coming up with new ideas

Cook and Kitchen Assistance

Lonsdale Total Care Centre
11.2014 - 11.2018


  • Set up and prepared different meals for particular needs
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.

Teacher Aid

Te Kura
04.2012 - 11.2014


  • Enhanced student engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as hands-on activities.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and participation among student
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.

Produce Packer

Gro Pak Ltd
03.1997 - 01.2001


  • Managed produce rotation effectively, minimizing spoilage while maximizing freshness for consumers.
  • Placed items into bags, boxes or other containers.
  • Adhered to strict hygiene standards at all times, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization in the packing area for optimal production rates.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Secured items for storage or shipment.
  • Conducted in-depth inspections of both incoming and outgoing shipments to support quality assurance goals.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall productivity and meet deadlines.
  • Cleaned and maintained production area and equipment.
  • Weighed packaged items to calculate total weight.
  • Contributed to a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and reporting potential hazards promptly.
  • Sorted and stacked finished items.
  • Decontaminated work areas using sprayers to apply cleaning and disinfecting solutions.
  • Inspected items for defects and damage.
  • Counted items to verify accuracy of orders.
  • Loaded items onto conveyor belts and pallets.
  • Labeled containers, container tags or products.
  • Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

Education

Advanced Diploma - Councelling And Psychology

International Career Institute NZ
Auckland, AUK

Level 4 Health And Well Being - Health Care Assistant

Careerforce

Level 4 Dementia - Dementia Training

Ignite Colleges
Auckland, AUK

Skills

  • Quality Assurance
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Organizational Skills
  • Excellent Communication
  • Task Prioritization
  • Time Management
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Active Listening
  • PPE use

Certification

Level 4 Health and Well Being

Level 4 Dementia

Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Psychology ( Currently doing)

Additional Information

Hi my name is Larissa, I am currently working in an aged care facility in Foxton. I am a people person, I love looking after people. I am capable of working along side others in a team and also independently. I have great empathy and a lot of patience, even in the most difficult times I can remain calm and have often calmed others in bad situations. Im great at multitasking especially under pressure. I am a happy person always have a smile on my face and love to make others smile. I am good at using social media to promote business. My favourite things to do when I am not at work is spend time with my family and I love to do arts and crafts I have little 'at home' business I print onto t shirts, cups and more. I love being creative. I often go to local markets to sell my goods. I am looking for a change in Career and I feel that this job would be perfect for me as I could still look after people, just in a different way. I am honest reliable and trustworthy and take pride in my work I would love to be apart of your team if you will have me.


Thank you

Larissa Syme

Timeline

Level 4 Health Care Assistant

Lonsdale Total Care Centre
03.2018 - Current

T Shirt and Mug Printing

Self Employed
03.2015 - Current

Cook and Kitchen Assistance

Lonsdale Total Care Centre
11.2014 - 11.2018

Teacher Aid

Te Kura
04.2012 - 11.2014

Produce Packer

Gro Pak Ltd
03.1997 - 01.2001

Advanced Diploma - Councelling And Psychology

International Career Institute NZ

Level 4 Health And Well Being - Health Care Assistant

Careerforce

Level 4 Dementia - Dementia Training

Ignite Colleges

Level 4 Health and Well Being

Level 4 Dementia

Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Psychology ( Currently doing)

Larissa Syme