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Natasha Yerkovich

Auckland,NZ

Summary

Skilled Care Provider assisting persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home. Self motivated enthusiastic person with a kind nature working in the elderly and disability community. Preparing meals advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns and hospital care. Focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skillset is rewarding and challenging always keep it fresh and exciting never a dull moment.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Support Care Giver

Vision West
01.2018 - Current

Responsibilities:

  • Able to handle epileptic seizures
  • Autism spectrum understanding
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable environment with effective communication and active listening.
  • Implemented crisis intervention strategies as needed to manage difficult behaviors or situations calmly and effectively.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to clients'' needs.
  • Managed medication administration according to prescribed schedules, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Improved daily living skills for clients through guidance in personal hygiene, meal preparation, and household chores.
  • Reduced behavioral issues with the implementation of positive behavior management techniques.
  • Provided transportation for clients to appointments, social outings, and other essential activities, increasing community engagement opportunities.
  • Organized group outings and events that fostered camaraderie among residents while promoting overall wellbeing and enrichment.
  • Served as liaison between clients, family members, and care providers to facilitate open communication channels and ensure comprehensive support.
  • Developed trust-based relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during challenging situations.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering compassionate and personalized care.

Maintinance Cleaning and Stock Take Facilitor

Lakeside Retirement Lodge
01.2005 - 12.2010

Responsibilities include

  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail while counting items, ensuring minimal errors during stock-taking process.
  • Maintained a clean and safe working environment by adhering to safety guidelines during all stock-taking activities.
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail while counting items, ensuring minimal errors during the stock-taking process.

Shift Manager Asistant

Macdonald Airport, Manukau Otara, Henderson
01.1986 - 12.1997
  • Improved overall team performance by effectively delegating tasks and providing clear instructions.
  • Achieved consistent customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Managed employee schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours, resulting in a smoother workflow.
  • Contributed to increased sales revenue by motivating staff to achieve individual and team goals consistently.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products while maintaining cost efficiencies.
  • Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
  • Built relationships with customers and managed accounts to drive revenue and profit.

Education

Diploma - Carving, Weaving, Arts, Medicine, Teaching

Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Auckland, NZ
12.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And Gender

Auckland University
New Zealand, Aotearoa
09.2017

No Degree - Diploma in Pastoral Care & Ministry

Advance Ministry Training
Auckland, NZ
12.2000

Skills

  • Technology literacy
  • Behavioral Management
  • Transportation Assistance
  • Nutrition Support
  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Time Management
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Critical Thinking
  • Daily living assistance
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • First aid and safety
  • Strong Ethics
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Compassionate Care
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance

Personal Information

Hobbies: love spending time with the ones I love, entertaining, dining, celebrating, experiencing new travels, foods, places and people.

References

  • Natelie Jones, Secondary Tertiary Advisor, Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu, 0210680467
  • Stacey Shihab Vision West agent for client 02102177747

Timeline

Support Care Giver

Vision West
01.2018 - Current

Maintinance Cleaning and Stock Take Facilitor

Lakeside Retirement Lodge
01.2005 - 12.2010

Shift Manager Asistant

Macdonald Airport, Manukau Otara, Henderson
01.1986 - 12.1997

Diploma - Carving, Weaving, Arts, Medicine, Teaching

Te Wananga O Aotearoa

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And Gender

Auckland University

No Degree - Diploma in Pastoral Care & Ministry

Advance Ministry Training
Natasha Yerkovich