Linita Maiau
Massey,AUK
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Whatu Ora
North Shore
05.2025 - Current
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
- Prepared beds and equipment for use by healthcare professionals.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning of bedridden patients.
- Assisted with cleaning of rooms between patients; restocked supplies as needed.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
- Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Support Worker
Vision West Home healthCare
NorthWest Shopping Center
07.2021 - 05.2025
- Encouraged service users to participate in social activities that promoted their physical health and mental wellbeing.
- Helped clients develop independent living skills, such as budgeting, cooking and cleaning.
- Monitored client wellbeing and reported any changes or concerns to relevant staff members.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Administered medication according to company guidelines whilst monitoring its effectiveness.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and assisted them with their daily needs.
- Assisted clients with personal care, such as showering and dressing.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, such as personal hygiene and meal preparation.
- Tracked client behaviors, daily activities, new skills, and notable incidents for documentation purposes.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Engaged clients in activities aimed at promoting physical and mental stimulation.
- Administered medication as prescribed and maintained accurate records of clients' medication schedules.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance clients' well-being.
- Supported clients with mobility needs, including the use of wheelchairs and transfers.
- Conducted household tasks, including cleaning and laundry, to maintain a clean and safe living environment.
Education
Level 3 - Health And Wellbeing
Career Force
07.2022 - 12.2022
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Whatu Ora
05.2025 - Current
Level 3 - Health And Wellbeing
Career Force
07.2022 - 12.2022
Support Worker
Vision West Home healthCare
07.2021 - 05.2025