Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Mary Joy Cabajar

123 Elizabeth St. Allenton, Ashburton,CAN

Summary

Compassionate and reliable Level IV Healthcare Assistant with over 3 years of experience in New Zealand providing high-level care, primarily to dementia patients, and 8 years of nursing experience in the Philippines. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, administering medications, maintaining hygiene, and providing emotional support. Strong understanding of dementia and elderly care, with excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Healthcare Assistant

Radius Millstream
Allenton, Ashburton
01.2025 - Present
  • Provided hygiene, mobility, and companionship support to residents in rest home area.
  • Administered medications in accordance with care plans and safety protocols.
  • Delivered higher-acuity care in hospital-level unit during two scheduled shifts each fortnight.
  • Maintained infection control protocols and ensured accurate documentation of care provided.
  • Delivered respectful, person-centered care to enhance resident well-being.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.

Caregiver

Bupa Cashmere View Rest Home and Hospital
Somerfield, Christchurch
01.2023 - 09.2024
  • Delivered hospital-level care to D6-level dementia residents, using hoists and other transfer equipment safely.
  • Supported residents with personal hygiene, daily activities, medication administration, and emotional well-being.
  • Applied dementia-specific care approaches to manage behaviors and promote a calm, supportive environment.
  • Fortnightly rostered to hospital-level care; occasionally rotated to the rest home area.

Healthcare Assistant

Sound Care Ltd T/A Eltham Care Rest Home
Eltham, Taranaki
04.2022 - 01.2023
  • Provided daily personal care and emotional support to a D3-level dementia patient.
  • Administered medications, and monitored vital signs.
  • Rotated to the rest home area, assisting with laundry, cleaning, and maintaining hygiene in communal spaces.
  • Communicated effectively with team members, families, and case managers.

Nurse

Culion Sanitarium and General Hospital
Palawan, Philippines
06.2014 - 03.2022
  • Worked for 6 years in the Surgical Ward and 2 years as a COVID Nurse in the General Ward and ICU.
  • Performed bedside nursing care, hygiene maintenance, post-operative care, and admission/discharge duties.
  • Assisted in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, administered medications, and monitored reactions.
  • Maintained accurate patient records, provided health education, and coordinated with other hospital units.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St. Jude College
Manila, Philippines
10-2011

Skills

  • Dementia and Elderly Care
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Medication Administration
  • Emotional and Social Support
  • Infection Control & Manual Handling
  • Empathy, Patience & Attention to Detail
  • Team Collaboration & Flexibility
  • Cleaning & Laundry Support
  • Clinical Observations
  • Communication & Documentation

Certification

  • Participated in monthly training sessions provided by Radius Millstream
  • Myhealthhub Webinar Nov 2022 —Oct 2024 New Zealand
    ·Nourishing minds:How nutrition can support dementia care (22 Oct 2024)
    ·Assessing and managing mild traumatic brain injury/concussion (9 Oct 2024)
    ·Skin cancer-update for primary care (17 Sept 2024)
    ·Palliative care in Renal Failure (5 Sept 2024)
    ·Bowel management (23 )uly 2024)
    ·Palliative Care Lecture Series 2022.Topic:Tender Conversation (1 Dec 2022)The diabetic foot preventing amputations (30 Nov 2022)
  • Generic First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - CPR training May 2023, Bupa Care Services NZ
  • Basic first aid Aug 2022, Eltham Taranaki, New Zealand
  • Covid 19 vaccination orientation Mar 2021, Culion Palawan, Philippines
  • Basic life support Feb 2019, Culion Palawan Philippines
  • Basic mental health and psychiatric training for health personnel and general hospital Oct 2019 , Culion Palawan. Philippines
  • Badic and advance airway management and Advanced cardiac life support Feb 2019, Culion Palawan, Philippines

References

Vicky Hyndman

Facility Manager - Radius Millstream
Vicki.Hyndman@radiuscare.co.nz

Maricar Calzada

Clinical Manager - Radius Millstream

Maricar.Calzada@radiuscare.co.nz

Timeline

Healthcare Assistant

Radius Millstream
01.2025 - Present

Caregiver

Bupa Cashmere View Rest Home and Hospital
01.2023 - 09.2024

Healthcare Assistant

Sound Care Ltd T/A Eltham Care Rest Home
04.2022 - 01.2023

Nurse

Culion Sanitarium and General Hospital
06.2014 - 03.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St. Jude College

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