Laura Smith
Woolston ,Christchurch
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Aide with experience in providing support to elderly and disabled clients in home settings. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, and mobility support. Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with clients, enhancing their comfort and quality of life. Contributed to positive changes in clients' health and well-being through attentive care and emotional support. I am motivated, organized, punctual person who can multitasking well. I take pride in what I do.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver/Housekeeping Cleaner
Iss
Greymouth, Westcoast
05.2016 - 06.2018
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Tour Guide
Monteith brewery
Greymouth, Westcoast
04.2015 - 04.2016
- Collected fees and tickets from group members.
- Performed regular research to keep information provided on tours accurate and up-to-date.
- Worked closely with colleagues in order to provide a high level of service throughout the duration of the tour.
- Managed booking systems and tour reservations to ensure efficient tour allocation and guest satisfaction.
- Entertained visitors and tourists with various props and signs to maximize engagement.
Education
Level 2 Health And Well Being - Health And Well-being
Skills Update Health And Well Being
Christchurch 07-2024
Skills
- Emotional support
- Strong ethics
- Elderly care
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Needs assessment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Compassionate communication
- Relationship building
- Team building
- Teamwork
- Personal care worker (PCW)
- Multitasking capacity
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Caregiver/Housekeeping Cleaner
Iss
05.2016 - 06.2018
Tour Guide
Monteith brewery
04.2015 - 04.2016
Level 2 Health And Well Being - Health And Well-being
Skills Update Health And Well Being