Matthew Roulston
Hamilton,Waikato
Summary
A passion for assisting vulnerable groups and individuals to meet medical and emotional needs. My psychology degree provides me with a comprehensive knowledge of up-to-date models of mental illness. This and my natural empathy means I am well equipped to providing companionship and attentive care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Specialist Support Worker
Community Living Hamilton
11.2022 - Current
- Participated in group activities with clients where we would drive to a different locations and engage in physical and socially engaging activities.
- Assist in completing daily tasks such as physical cares, house-cleaning, meal preparation.
- Reacting quickly and appropriately to any behaviour that was potentially harmful to themselves or others. Calmly diffusing the situation and emphatically explaining it to guide their understanding.
- Providing medication to clients using the "5 R's" method, giving insulin injections, applying dermal patches and creams.
- Adapt to a flexible and changing weekly work roster and the stamina to work long shifts.
- Co-operate with clients and others support workers to progress health and wellbeing outcomes.
Laborer
DMR Contracting
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
Berry Picker
BerryFresh
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Picked and arranged fruit following specified instructions.
- Worked in a team environment.
- Practice efficiency and consistency while picking fruit to ensure the product meets market standards.
Butchery Assistant
New World Rototuna
02.2017 - 11.2018
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
- Verified proper inventory levels, product quality and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Waikato
Hamilton, NZ06.2023
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Wintec
Hamilton, NZNCEA Level 3 With University Entrance -
Hamilton Boys' High School
Hamilton, NZ11.2017
Skills
- Empathy towards individuals
- Knowledge and experience working with mental health problems
- Experience with vulnerable groups
- Ability to keep calm in tense situations
- De-escalation skills
Certification
Community Living Learn's PBS trainging programme.
NZ full drivers license
Timeline
Specialist Support Worker
Community Living Hamilton
11.2022 - Current
Berry Picker
BerryFresh
11.2021 - 02.2022
Laborer
DMR Contracting
07.2019 - 07.2022
Butchery Assistant
New World Rototuna
02.2017 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Waikato
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Wintec
NCEA Level 3 With University Entrance -
Hamilton Boys' High School
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