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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
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MARIA DO MONTE MENDES

MARIA DO MONTE MENDES

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level People Specialist (HR Business Partner) position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Efficient and reliable Certified Nursing Assistant with excellent experience in hospital settings. Skilled in assisting with technical nursing treatments, supporting diagnostic procedures and accurately charting patient records.

Energetic Nurse Aide with 10+ years of experience providing comprehensive support and care to patients. Committed to increasing treatment knowledge through hands-on learning for professional development.

Skillful in solving complex problems and staying calm in emergency situations. Service-focused Healthcare professional offering excellent patient-care and charting skills.

Talented at attending to patients in diverse healthcare settings. Certified in personal cares and palliative care. Compassionate HCA with 10 years of hospital, rest homes, and community settings experience.

Expert in people focused approach treatments with dedication to specialized patient care. Proactive worker committed to helping HCA provide top-notch patient care.

Skilled at personal care fantastic attention to detail and multitasking abilities. Dedicated Health Care professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices.

Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Reliable employee seeking

Community Connector & Recruiter position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Eager to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Activities Coordinator

Bob Owens Retirement Village
Tauranga , Bay of Plenty
08.2024 - 11.2024
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Health Care Assistant

Summerset Retirement Village, Taupo
02.2018 - 09.2021
  • Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating and drinking and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes
  • Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse
  • Followed and implemented personalized care plans under direction of registered nurse
  • Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.

Support worker

ENLIVEN – Taupo
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support
  • Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills
  • Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical and job skills
  • Maintained record of daily individual activities, behaviours and pertinent incidents for patient analysis and assessment
  • Analyzed overall patient performance and recommended adjustments to care plan goals, supporting individual progression.

Health Care Assistant

Claud Switzer Residential Care
01.2012 - 06.2013
  • 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
  • Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy
  • Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.

Childhood Food Technician

Footprints Educare Ltd
02.2008 - 11.2011
  • Prepared, cooked and served meals to all children, teachers and supporting staff members
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

Counselor - Receptionist Assistant

Mary Williams, Kaitaia, NTL
02.2005 - 05.2005
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance
  • Maintained order and cleanliness of reception area for professional and inviting atmosphere
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines
  • Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.

Education

Diploma of Arts Psychology - Psychology

Massey University
Online
06.2023

LEVEL 3 Health and Wellness IN TAUPO Certificate in Career Preparation Level 4 REAP Taupo - undefined

12.2021

National Certificate Career Preparation

Bethlehem College
Tauranga, NZ
11.2018

High School Diploma -

ESCOLA SECUNDÁRIA DE JAIME MONIZ FUNCHAL
Funchal- Madeira Island-Portugal
11.1989

Skills

  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Human Development
  • Emotional and Social Support
  • Intercultural Competence
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Healthcare Regulations
  • Patient Condition Observation
  • Active Listening
  • Mobility Support
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Emotional Intelligence

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Activities Coordinator

Bob Owens Retirement Village
08.2024 - 11.2024

Health Care Assistant

Summerset Retirement Village, Taupo
02.2018 - 09.2021

Support worker

ENLIVEN – Taupo
01.2014 - 01.2015

Health Care Assistant

Claud Switzer Residential Care
01.2012 - 06.2013

Childhood Food Technician

Footprints Educare Ltd
02.2008 - 11.2011

Counselor - Receptionist Assistant

Mary Williams, Kaitaia, NTL
02.2005 - 05.2005

Diploma of Arts Psychology - Psychology

Massey University

LEVEL 3 Health and Wellness IN TAUPO Certificate in Career Preparation Level 4 REAP Taupo - undefined

National Certificate Career Preparation

Bethlehem College

High School Diploma -

ESCOLA SECUNDÁRIA DE JAIME MONIZ FUNCHAL
MARIA DO MONTE MENDES