Maria Balfour
Caregiver
Papamoa Beach,TGA
Summary
Sympathetic personal care aide with several years of experience supporting clients with activities of daily living. Professional and clear communicator when instructing and assisting patients as well as when reporting information to healthcare team and supervisors.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Care On Call
Waihi Beach, Bay Of Plenty
12.2019 - Current
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their disability.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause accidents.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or dinners.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to wheelchair.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor or appropriate emergency services.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care and encouraging a positive outlook.
- Assisted with training new onboarding staff as a senior team member.
Caregiver
Healthvision
Mount Maunganui, Tauranga BOP
02.2018 - 12.2019
- Client: Brayden Coates
Caregiver
Healthvision
Papamoa Beach, Tauranga BOP
04.2015 - 02.2018
- Client: Jordan Tito
Education
New Zealand Certificate Level 3 - Health And Wellbeing Support Work
Te Toi Pukenga
Tauranga, NZ06-2018
Skills
- Housekeeping tasks
- Paraplegic and Tetraplegic Care
- Transportation Services
- Chronic Illness Management
- Client Companionship
- Medical Records Management
- Strong Ethics
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Disability Support
- Relationship Building
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Client Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Caregiver
Care On Call
12.2019 - Current
Caregiver
Healthvision
02.2018 - 12.2019
Caregiver
Healthvision
04.2015 - 02.2018
New Zealand Certificate Level 3 - Health And Wellbeing Support Work
Te Toi Pukenga
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