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Olivia Rigby

Whitby,Wellington

Summary

My name is Olivia but I prefer being called Livi. Since I was little my goal was to work in dentistry as I had a fascination for teeth, further experience lead me to discover oral health therapy in which i am more passionate about. I would describe myself as a fun, loving and caring person, I’m very family and friend orientated. I’ve always loved helping people and have always had a strong desire to make people feel comfortable in my presence. My Hobbies include going to the gym, drawing, learning to speak Korean, music and spending quality time with my friends and family.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Champion Dental Centre
06.2021 - Current
  • For the past two years I have been working as a dental assistant for Champion Dental Centre
  • In this role I have strengthened my skills including management, prioritising comfort of patients, helping the dentist communicate to produce ideal outcomes of treatment, accurate preparation of equipment and materials for treatment
  • Clear communication with my Co-workers to make sure the day flows well
  • Having a detail-oriented personality I can focus on important details of a procedure and can easily recognise when a patient is uncomfortable or nervous
  • Procedure and Surgery preparation
  • Providing assistance to dentists
  • Caring for patients
  • Precise cleaning of instruments and cross infection control
  • Dental processes in the workplace
  • Helping the front desk when required
  • Lab work such as pouring models and making retainers
  • Social committee member

Child Caregiver

01.2017 - 01.2021
  • Driving duties – school drop-offs / pickups
  • Day care
  • Planning and supervising activities
  • Time Management
  • The ability to positively guide children's behaviour
  • Helping with homework
  • Problem solving skills

delivery driver, Child Care

Dominos
07.2019 - 12.2020
  • I worked at Dominos as a delivery driver while also working in the store
  • I was responsible for serving customers, food preparation and safety, end of shift cleaning and sales reconciliations, all while working in a high-pressure and fast paced environment
  • Duties and responsibilities:
  • Delivering pizza and foodstuffs
  • Customer service and cashier
  • Food preparation and cleaning
  • Closing store, , Wellington region— Baby Sitter, Nanny

Education

NZDA Introduction To Dental Assiting
Wellington, NZ
07.2021

First Aid Certificate
Porirua, NZ
03.2023

Aotea College
Porirua, NZ

Talent RISE Foundation
Wellington, NZ
06.2021

Skills

  • Communication This is a skill I strengthened while working at Champion Dental Centre, while working as a dental assistant clear communication with my dentist, patients and co-Workers would allow the day to go smoothly and insure everything would go as accordingly Also answering the phone and booking appointments when required, It is vital that I can communicate clearly and efficiently
  • Time management is a skill I've built from my habit of planning my days ahead to prioritise things that need to be achieved While working at Champion Dental we start 15 minutes earlier to ensure the surgery and the sterilisation area is prepared for the assistants, dentist and the first patient of the day
  • Cash handling was an essential part of my role while working in hospitality Direct cash handling, operating eftpos machines and till reconciliation at the end of my hospitality shifts This was also useful while helping reception at Champion Dental
  • Leadership There were times that I was required to step into a leadership role at Dominos and Champion Dental, leading my co-workers in the right direction and exercising problem-solving skills when, as a team, we were faced with a challenging situation Using leadership while working as a nanny was essential to set a positive environment and experience for learning
  • Empathy and compassion Working at Champion Dental being compassionate and showing empathy towards my patients has been a large part of my role As many people struggle with dental related-anxiety I like to ensure all of our patients have a positive experience while they are at the dentist

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Champion Dental Centre
06.2021 - Current

delivery driver, Child Care

Dominos
07.2019 - 12.2020

Child Caregiver

01.2017 - 01.2021

NZDA Introduction To Dental Assiting

First Aid Certificate

Aotea College

Talent RISE Foundation

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