Lata Siale

Care Giver

Auckland,AUK

Summary

Health Care Assistant supports qualified staff in management and execution of clinical practice. Collaborates with multi-disciplinary team and acts as patient advocate to deliver quality care. Undertakes range of clinical support functions and participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives to enhance quality of patient care. Energetic Nurse Aide with 12 years of experience providing comprehensive support and care to patients. Committed to increasing treatment knowledge through hands-on learning for professional development. Skillful in solving complex problems and staying calm in emergency situations.

Overview

years of post-secondary education

Work History

Healthcare Assistant

Oceania Healthcare

Auckland, AUK

11.2022 - Current

Organized and maintained medication closets and first aid supplies.
Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating and drinking and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
Cared for dying patients and prepared deceased for transfer to mortuary.
Aided patients with walking and limb exercises to improve strength and balance.
Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs.
Followed and implemented health care plans under direction of registered nurse.
Participated in cleaning and maintenance of medical equipment to assist in department function and regulation compliance.
Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
Adhered to patient special diets and provided supplementary drinks under nursing staff supervision.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for patient rooms.

Education

High School Diploma -

Liahona Higbh School

02.1975 - 11.2000

Skills

Transporting patients

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Interests

Caring and listen to others opinion

Timeline

Healthcare Assistant - Oceania Healthcare