Nicholas Black
Wellington,Lower Hutt
Summary
Compassionate healthcare Assistant with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
J R Pelorous Ltd
Wellington, Newlands
01.2021 - 12.2024
- Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
- Interacted positively with family members of patients while delivering compassionate care.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Monitored vital signs and reported abnormalities to nursing staff promptly.
- Checked vital signs regularly including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure.
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
- Assisted with mobility exercises for immobile patients under direction of physical therapist or nurse.
- Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
- Administered medications orally or topically as prescribed by physician.
Support Worker
Acsess Healthcare
Wellington, Lower Hutt
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Maintained accurate records of client progress using log books, clients notes etc .
- Worked with leadership, parents and volunteers to establish clear goals and guidelines for group meetings.
- Supported clients with mobility needs, including the use of wheelchairs and transfers.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and assisted them with their daily needs.
- Facilitated skills development sessions focusing on independence and self-care.
- Engaged clients in activities aimed at promoting physical and mental stimulation.
- Supported clients to access education, training or employment opportunities.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, such as personal hygiene and meal preparation.
- Conducted regular safety checks and risk assessments to ensure a secure environment for clients.
- Assisted clients with personal care, such as showering and dressing.
- Supported clients' social, physical and emotional needs to help integrate into local community.
- Managed challenging behaviour from clients in a calm manner by utilising de-escalation techniques.
- Used active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
- Acted as role model for clients by exhibiting positive behaviors.
- Conducted household tasks, including cleaning and laundry, to maintain a clean and safe living environment.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
Skills
- Patient hygiene management
- Rehabilitation assistance
- Medical equipment operation
- Medication administration
- Patient relationship building
- Bedsore prevention
- Decision-making
- Patient safety management
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Calm under stress
- Companionship and emotional support
- Verbal and written communication
- Transporting patients
- Restock shelves
- Community activities
- Support services
- Time management
- Tube feeding
- Patient observation
- Light housekeeping
- Caregiver relations
- Patient relations
- Empathy and compassionate care
- Calm and level-headed under duress
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
J R Pelorous Ltd
01.2021 - 12.2024
Support Worker
Acsess Healthcare
02.2020 - 01.2021