Mata Haunga
Chatswood,AUK
Summary
Compassionate healthcare assistant with successful background delivering heartfelt care to residents. Nine years of experience supporting elderly people with tasks of daily living. Professional and clear communicator when redirecting, instructing and assisting patients. Experienced working with psychogeriatric and chronically ill patients. Seeking employment to grow and gain more experience in the industry and in hopes of becoming a great asset to the industry.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
North Shore Hospital
04.2022 - Current
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families to provide information about care and treatment.
- Supported needs of 5 + residents under long-term care.
Elderly Caregiver
Bupa Beachhaven Care Home
11.2014 - 07.2023
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Identified behaviours that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Observed patient behaviours and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Cared for 10 patients
Elderly Caregiver
Eversleigh Hospital
11.2018 - 04.2020
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment request to identify course of treatment.
- Fostered relationship with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ12.2024
Bachelor of International Tourism Management - Tourism And Travel Management
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ12.2017
Skills
- Active Listening
- Compassionate client care
- Community integration
- Behaviour redirection
- Client Documentation
- Patient and tolerant
- Adaptability
Additional Information
Name: Burt Ubayubay
Title: Clinical Manager
Company: Bupa Beach Haven Care Home
Contact: 022 188 5251
Name: Nicho Malagar
Title: Unit Co-ordinator
Company: Bupa Beach Haven Care Home
Contact: 022 388 6754
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
North Shore Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Elderly Caregiver
Eversleigh Hospital
11.2018 - 04.2020
Elderly Caregiver
Bupa Beachhaven Care Home
11.2014 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
Auckland University of Technology
Bachelor of International Tourism Management - Tourism And Travel Management
Auckland University of Technology
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