Laurence Karora
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Professional with significant experience in healthcare support, prepared to contribute effectively to patient care services. Expertise in assisting with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining medical records. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and delivering reliable, high-quality care. Skilled in communication, empathy, and time management, essential for providing compassionate and efficient support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Hokianga Health Enterprise Trust
02.2014 - 02.2020
- 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.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Improved patient outcomes by closely monitoring for signs of distress or complications and promptly alerting nursing staff.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Education
Health And Wellbeing, Health Assistance
Careerforce
New Zealand Institute Of Skills And Technology06-2017
Skills
- Time Management
- Patient evaluations / Care Plans / Progression notes
- Patient-focused care
- Supporting personal needs
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Positioning and Transporting patients
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Hokianga Health Enterprise Trust
02.2014 - 02.2020
Health And Wellbeing, Health Assistance
Careerforce
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