Manoj Vohra
Christchurch,CAN
Summary
A skilled community and social service professional with 11 years of experience in New Zealand. I am committed to providing person directed service. My qualifications include expertise in supporting the elderly/disable, sensitivity, and a strong team-oriented approach. I actively support the Treaty of Waitangi by incorporating Te Reo and Tikanga practices. My communication skills, both written and oral are complemented by proficiency in various software systems. Caring professional prepared to deliver case management and client advocacy. Dedicated to helping others achieve progress toward goals and meet specific needs. Wide-ranging knowledge of applicable services and professionals appropriate for clients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Support Worker
Brackenridge Services Limited
, Christchurch
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients in achieving greater independence, fostering a sense of empowerment through guidance and encouragement.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify areas of need, devising targeted interventions for maximum impact.
- Delivered consistent follow-up care to monitor progress towards goals, adjusting support strategies as necessary based on ongoing evaluation results.
- Provided crisis intervention support when needed, deescalating situations while prioritizing the safety of all involved parties.
- Kept case files updated, accurate and aligned with requirements.
- Conducted home visits to assess living conditions and identify potential barriers to client success, recommending modifications as needed for enhanced safety and accessibility.
- Advocated for client rights, ensuring equitable access to necessary services and resources across diverse populations.
- Strengthened family dynamics by facilitating open communication channels between clients and their loved ones during difficult times.
Kaiawhina/Health Care Assistant
Wesley Care
, Christchurch
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Participated in ongoing training sessions, staying current with best practices in health care assistance.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families, fostering an environment of trust and open communication that facilitated better healthcare experiences.
- Ensured reliable communication between patients and healthcare providers by serving as an empathetic listener and effective advocate when necessary.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patient reactions to address contraindications.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Proactively addressed potential issues by consistently monitoring patients'' progress, making adjustments to care plans when necessary to optimize outcomes.
- Streamlined administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing inventory levels, and updating electronic health records systems efficiently.
- Played an active role in delivering holistic care that addressed not only physical but also emotional well-being of patients under my supervision.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
Health Care Assistant
McKenzie HealthCare
Geraldine
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Personal care and assisting hospital care residents. Dementia care and mental health wellbeing through activities.
- Medi-map medication administered under supervision of RN.
- Risk management, safety checks.
Aged Caregiver
Moreh Home
, Fairlie
04.2020 - 03.2021
- Personal care - administered medication in accordance with house guidelines to residents, tracking it on daily MAR. Personal hygiene-showering, shaving/grooming, finger and toe nails. Changing colostomy bags, ozone therapy, basic wound dressings under guidance of RN/Manager. Bed making / housekeeping duties, transferring patients (hoist or manual), slippery Sam sheet for repositioning people. Taking residents to their hospital /medical appointments in Timaru, driving elderly residents for outings and taking them shopping etc. Cooking / delivering meals to residents.
- Maintained thorough and accurate patient’s records, fluid balance charts, bowel charts. All progress notes were recorded on the HCSL care computer system. Record keeping and monitoring (e.g., BP, Pulse, Blood Glucose, Temperature).
- Risk management, fire evacuation, Health & Safety. Office administration / equipment and building maintenance, miscellaneous.
Education
Level-4 Advanced Support New Zealand Certificate in Health And Wellbeing -
Careerforce
Bachelor of Arts - Economics/Pol. Science/Physical education/English & Punjabi
University in India
Skills
- Tri-Lingual
- Expertise in person centered support
- Computer Proficient: Database and Reporting
- Client Needs Assessments
- Effective Communicator
- Behavioral Support
- Attention to detail
- Team player – collaborative
- Adaptable/agile
- Natural Leader: guides and support staff
- Problem-Solving
- Dependable: strong work ethic and reliable
- Decision-Making
- Medication competent
- Risk Management
- Computer proficient
- Drug Abuse Prevention
- Client Advocacy
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Certification And Professional Development
- First Aid Certificate completed by Meditrain. (Units 6400-6401-640)
- CPI Blue card certificate holder.
- Infection control, Oral health, Clamping
- Computer Hardware and Microsoft Office Certificate by NIIT India
- Completed Basic engineering course at Southern Institute of Technology in Invercargill
- NZ full driver’s license and “P” endorsement
- Clear Journaling and Community Work Certificate
Hobbies and Interests
- Volunteering and community building events
- Photography
- Hiking trips and spending time in nature
- Skiing
- Badminton
Volunteer Experience
- 0800 Hungry, Christchurch
- Moreh Home, Rest Home volunteer
- Community Lite lunch, Elderly Friendship club, Sunday Church Service
- Linwood Avenue Union Trust, Bromley, Christchurch 8062, Christchurch
- Primal /Red Youth Leader
- C3 Church, Christchurch
References
- Avi Chand (clinical Manager), Christchurch Methodist Mission (Wesley care), 0273224924
- Anju Sangwan (RN), Wesley Care, 0210363482
- Michael Cooke (Personal Referee), LAUC, 0210402434
Timeline
Community Support Worker
Brackenridge Services Limited
02.2024 - Current
Kaiawhina/Health Care Assistant
Wesley Care
08.2021 - 01.2024
Health Care Assistant
McKenzie HealthCare
03.2021 - 08.2021
Aged Caregiver
Moreh Home
04.2020 - 03.2021
Level-4 Advanced Support New Zealand Certificate in Health And Wellbeing -
Careerforce
Bachelor of Arts - Economics/Pol. Science/Physical education/English & Punjabi
University in India
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