Olivia Speirs
Riccarton,Christchurch
Summary
I am a hardworking, organized and friendly individual who is willing to learn and has experience in customer service, retail, food preparation, cleaning and aged care as well as experience as a medical care assistant. I am reliable and flexible and am looking for Part time work that will fit in around my university course work. I am physically fit and love the outdoors as well as interacting with people this makes working with customers and ensuring a positive experience for them enjoyable and comfortable for me. I am currently in my fourth year of Medicine at the University of Otago (Christchurch campus). I have a number of skills I could bring to any available positions and am always looking to learn and develop new skill sets. Some of these skills include effective communication, good teamwork, reliability, a positive and friendly attitude and good customer service skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Care Assistant
Health Te Aroha
Te Aroha, Waikato
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Processed orders for medical supplies and lab equipment.
- Followed established safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Supported administrative staff by processing payments.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Prepared equipment and assisted physicians during treatments or examinations.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
Health Care Assistant
Te Awa Life Care Village Cambridge
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating and drinking and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Maintained clean environment with consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs.
- Worked alongside a team of HCAs to make cares as smooth and comfortable as possible for patients.
Farm Hand
Gillian And Liam
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials
- Operated quad bike and side by sides on farm.
- Worked in milking shed
- Fed and monitored calves
- Maintained and repaired fences, buildings and other farm structures as required.
- Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
Barista
Weetbix Triathlon
02.2023 - 02.2023
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently preparing and serving high-quality beverages.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
- Streamlined order processing through accurate cash handling
Food Preparation Worker and Retail Assistant
Ruakura Berry Farm
10.2019 - 02.2023
- Prepared and served ice creams and smoothies to customers and well as working in retail section of the store.
- Barista Training as there was a coffee machine in the shop.
- Worked effectively within a team of staff in a busy environment to make shifts run as smoothly as possible.
- Learned new skills quickly and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, adhering to strict health and safety standards for optimal work conditions.
- Trained new staff members
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Volunteer
Hospice Waikato (opportunity Shops)
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Coordinated clothing and household items for customers and deliveries
- Helped with office tasks, taking messages, scanning documents and answering phone inquiries.
Cleaner
Tauwhare Hall Committee
08.2018 - 11.2021
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
- Handled equipment, chemicals and materials properly and with caution.
- Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
- Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Medicine And Surgery - Medicine & Surgery
University of Otago
Dunedin, NZ11.2027
High School Diploma -
Waikato Diocesan School For Girls
Hamilton, NZ11.2021
Skills
- Friendly and cooperative
- Communication skills
- Computer skills
- Organised
- Reliable
- Eager to learn new skills
- Motivated and driven
- Leadership and teamwork skills
- Retail transactions processing
- Customer service
- Product restocking
- Payment processing
- Customer engagement
- Time management capabilities
- POS system operation
Skills
- Responsible
- Interpersonal skills
- Able to work under pressure
- Flexible
- Effective Communication
- Positive and friendly attitude
- Teamwork skills
- Computer and POS familiarity
- Problem solving skills
- Fast learner
- Customer service skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Critical thinking
Referees
Amanda Lilford, Ruakura berry shop manager
Email: amanda@camarosa.co.nz
Shirley Warrington, Clinical Care manager Te Awa Life care
Phone: 027 225 0142
Email: shirley@teawalifecare.nz
Helen Singers, Hospice Waikato Manager
Phone: 0272452808
Dwayne Stewart, Business Manager Health Te Aroha
Email: Dwayne@health-tearoha.co.nz
Phone: 0276093444
Timeline
Medical Care Assistant
Health Te Aroha
11.2024 - 01.2025
Farm Hand
Gillian And Liam
06.2023 - 07.2023
Barista
Weetbix Triathlon
02.2023 - 02.2023
Health Care Assistant
Te Awa Life Care Village Cambridge
12.2022 - 02.2024
Food Preparation Worker and Retail Assistant
Ruakura Berry Farm
10.2019 - 02.2023
Cleaner
Tauwhare Hall Committee
08.2018 - 11.2021
Volunteer
Hospice Waikato (opportunity Shops)
01.2018 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Medicine And Surgery - Medicine & Surgery
University of Otago
High School Diploma -
Waikato Diocesan School For Girls
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