Maria James
Meremere ,WKO
Summary
Dedicated Caregiver with extensive experience at Bruce McLaren Retirement Village, adept in elderly care and problem-solving. Excelled in delivering compassionate, respectful support while efficiently managing multiple clients. Achieved significant improvements in patient well-being through tailored care plans and strong team collaboration. Demonstrates exceptional time management and organizational skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Bruce McLaren Retirement Village
05.2019 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Caregiver
Tui House Resthome & Hospital
04.2011 - 04.2013
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Managed laundry.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to the nurse
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
- Efficiently organized schedules for multiple clients simultaneously while maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Education
No Degree - Caregiving
University Of South Pacific
Tarawa, Kiribati 01-2011
No Degree - Heritage Healthcare
Tui House Resthome & Hospital
Auckland, NZ09-2011
No Degree - Palliative Care
Totara Hospice
Auckland, NZ03-2013
No Degree - Foundation Programme
Manukau Institute of Technology
Auckland, NZ11-2013
No Degree - Foundation Programme
Manukau Institute of Technology
Auckland, NZ08-2014
No Degree - Foundation Programme
Manukau Institute of Technology
Auckland, NZ09-2014
No Degree - Healthcare Foundation Programme
Manukau Institute of Technology
Auckland, NZ12-2014
No Degree - PROFILE OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
Manukau Institute of Technology
Auckland, NZ01-2015
No Degree - BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCE
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ02-2015
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking and organization
- Strong ethics
- Team collaboration
- Documentation
Timeline
Caregiver
Bruce McLaren Retirement Village
05.2019 - Current
Caregiver
Tui House Resthome & Hospital
04.2011 - 04.2013
No Degree - Caregiving
University Of South Pacific
No Degree - Heritage Healthcare
Tui House Resthome & Hospital
No Degree - Palliative Care
Totara Hospice
No Degree - Foundation Programme
Manukau Institute of Technology
No Degree - Foundation Programme
Manukau Institute of Technology
No Degree - Foundation Programme
Manukau Institute of Technology
No Degree - Healthcare Foundation Programme
Manukau Institute of Technology
No Degree - PROFILE OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
Manukau Institute of Technology
No Degree - BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCE
Auckland University of Technology
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