Leanne Cunningham
Oamaru,OTA
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Sandringham House Rest Home
08.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Performed vital signs monitoring, ensuring timely reporting of any abnormalities to the medical team.
Cook
Sandringham Rest Home
06.2014 - 08.2023
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Education
School Certificate -
St Kevin's College
Oamaru, OTANone -
St Joseph's School (primary)
Oamaru, OTASkills
- Time Management
- Patient Care
- Patient-focused care
- Supporting personal needs
- Attention to Detail
- Feeding Assistance
- Meal Preparation
- Preparing meals
- Patient Positioning
- Oral Hygiene
- Recording vital signs
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Documenting behaviors
- Transporting patients
- Heavy Lifting
- Infection Control
- Blood Pressure Measurement
- Vital signs monitoring
- Administering Medication
- Medication Administration
- Feeding assistance expert
- First Aid Certification
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Sandringham House Rest Home
08.2023 - Current
Cook
Sandringham Rest Home
06.2014 - 08.2023
School Certificate -
St Kevin's College
None -
St Joseph's School (primary)