Morgan Stuart
Palmerston North,Manawatu-Wanganui
Summary
Professional caregiver with strong background in providing compassionate and effective support. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs and collaborate with team members to achieve optimal results. Skilled in personal care, medication management, and patient advocacy. Reliable, empathetic, and focused on delivering high-quality care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
caregiver (Level 4)
Summerset
Palmerston North
04.2018 - Current
- In this role my main responsibility is to uphold the dignity of our residents and assist with all areas of their daily living
- However, this role also has many other responsibilities including training new staff, working in a team to achieve the best outcome for our residents, completing all daily documentation and achieving monthly trainings promptly and with 100% accuracy
- During my time at Summerset, I also stepped up as the health and safety lead caregiver identifying hazards myself and discussing hazards within my team, forging ideas to eliminate the hazard and bringing these to management at monthly meetings
- I was also a finalist twice for Caregiver of the Year throughout Summerset New Zealand which reflects my excellent work ethic and high level of care and professionalism within my working environment, including within a team.
Volunteer
SPCA Manawatu
Palmerston North
03.2024 - Current
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to public and to team members
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events as well as to maintain animal welfare and health and safety.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
ECE teacher (unregistered)
Dot Kids.
Pahiatua
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Working among a team to ensure daily activities were established and children were provided (and received) with a rich learning environment
- Health and safety precautions were dealt with accordingly daily
- High level of hygiene
- Being a good role model to children, showing respect for others and the environment as well as making good choices and acknowledging where poor choices could have been avoided and turning negatives into positives
- Creativity and enthusiasm which sparked childrenʼs interest and create a fun environment in which the Tamariki enjoyed being a part of
- Ensuring everyone felt as though they belonged by encouraging children (and new staff) to participate in activities or initiating an activity with a child based on their strengths
- High level of communication between colleagues and employer and a high level of professionalism both in the work environment and in the community.
Barista/Front of House
The Lazy Graze Cafe
Eketahuna
01.2014 - 02.2016
- High level of communication and team support to provide the best customer service
- Respect of the customer and a good level of professionalism when dealing with aggressive and/or ill-mannered customers
- Ability to manage pressure and remain focused on the task at hand maintaining a pleasant environment for the customers and follow colleagues
- Ability to use the kiosk, basic math and dealing with money exchange
- Responsible for closing and opening the café, ensuring daily profits were accounted for, locked away and managers were informed of the values retrieved with proof of calculations and bills
- High level of honesty and loyalty meant the employers had a great deal of trust in myself and my abilities
- Providing positivity, enthusiasm and support to fellow colleagues to create a positive workplace
- This helped overcome stressful situations ensuring the best possible environment for the customer.
Education
Level 4 Caregiver Certificate - Health Care
Career Force
Palmerston North, Distance 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition - Human Nutriton
Massey University Manawatu
Palmerston North, MWT10.2019
Skills
- Team Player
- Reliable
- Time management
- Professional
- Organisation
- Open communication
- Ability to give and take feedback
- Ability to reflect on both myself and on both positive and negative experiences/situations
References
- Peter Hillocks, 06 354 4964, Peter.Hillocks@summerset.co.nz, Summerset on Summerhill
- Marsha Lee Shearman, 0273766661
Hobbies and Interests
- Nature Trails
- Gym
- Yoga
- Reading
- Zumba
- Cooking
- Crafts
Timeline
Volunteer
SPCA Manawatu
03.2024 - Current
caregiver (Level 4)
Summerset
04.2018 - Current
ECE teacher (unregistered)
Dot Kids.
02.2017 - 02.2018
Barista/Front of House
The Lazy Graze Cafe
01.2014 - 02.2016
Level 4 Caregiver Certificate - Health Care
Career Force
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition - Human Nutriton
Massey University Manawatu