Ora Hohaia
Takanini,AUK
Summary
I am a well-rounded individual, with a high interest in Health Education and Wellbeing, I have an astounding ability to connect well with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. I believe in the application of Maaori values and Tikanga to help understand the contemporary world and challenges we all face.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Support Worker
Geneva Healthcare Auckland
Papakura, AUK
11.2024 - Current
- Currently supporting my mother with her health and wellbeing
- Prompting of medication, morning and evening
- Prepare and cook meals
- Attend and support with medical appointments and hospital visits
- Support with daily duties and other matters
Complex Care Support Worker
LifePlus
Christchurch, CAN
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Provided appropriate care and support according to client care plans.
- Assist and support clients with personal hygiene care and prompting of medication
- Passive movement assistance
- Infection control and management support
- Prepared and cooked meals
Part Time - Food Handling and Processing
Kaitahi Limited
Waverley, South Taranaki
11.2017 - 05.2020
- Successfully completed required training and development, obtained Food handling and hygiene certificate
- Learned new food processing work tasks in order to provide skilled backup for diverse roles
- Inspected processing equipment regularly to check compliance with safe operating levels.
- Utilised proper handling and preservation methods while packaging and storing food products.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Supervised a Youth team of harvesters, created efficient work schedules for each member to maintain and keep shifts properly staffed
Part Time - Sales and Promotions
Kaitahi Limited
Waverley, South Taranaki
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Coordinated/participated in sales and promotional activities including trade shows.
- Conducted cold calls and created customer database in collaboration with Business Manager
- Visited stores and community organizations to demonstrate products or services and answer questions from potential customers.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to all customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Managed day-to-day running of trade show stall, ensuring high levels of productivity and customer engagement
- Carried out daily duties accurately and efficiently
Fixed Term - Whaanau Navigator Support Worker
Toi Tangata
Newton, Auckland, Auckland
08.2015 - 03.2017
- Whaanau Navigator for Te Ara Hou, Health Literacy and Bariatric Surgery pilot project.
- Supported 20 clients and families of Te Ara Hou, worked collaboratively to create realistic action plans to suite lifestyle needs and maintain continuous health improvements collectively
- Co-facilitated in home health literacy support and education sessions in preparation for pre and post surgery.
- Maintained weekly planning schedules with clients to assess and adjust action plans accordingly.
- Provided client transportation to clinical appointments and other places of interests.
- Collaborated with community support services to expand client and whaanau connectedness and social support networks.
Full Time - Health Educator
Te Kaha O Te Rangatahi
Manurewa, South Auckland
08.2007 - 09.2011
- Facilitated and delivered positive Sexual Health and Wellbeing education programmes to young people within schools, marae, residential care and alternative education settings.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and inspiring educational experiences for wider communities to engage, connect, through stage production, dance and music performances.
- Provided monthly parental, guardian educational support programmes, sharing appropriate information and service networks to support families and young people.
- Conducted weekly planning schedules, meetings, day to day tasks and duties were completed.
- Co-created realistic lesson plans in accordance with youth, capturing trends, appropriate methods and material to suite various demographics and diversities.
Education
Health, Disability And Age Care
My Skills
Auckland05-2021
Service IQ
Wanganui, New Zealand08.2018
Te Reo Maaori
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
Nelson01-2018
Couselling
LifeLine Aotearoa
03.2012
Social Services Industry Training - Te Kaiaawhina
Manurewa, South Auckland 03.2011
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Initiative
- Communications
- Problem Solver
- Attention to detail
- Task Orientated
- Health and Hygiene Safety
- Self Sufficient
- Adaptable
- Full drivers license
Referees
Leonie Matoe
- Te Waipounamu hapai Hapori Manager - Department of Internal Affairs
- Mob - 021-555-767
- Email - leo.matoe@gmail.com
Wiki Gillard
- Acting Director - Pou Hautu - Rainbow Tick NZ
- Mob - 022-457-537
Danielle Oaks
- Ceo - Te Ahi Kaa
- Mob - 022 123 9958
- Email danielleo@@teahikaa.co.nz
Timeline
Family Support Worker
Geneva Healthcare Auckland
11.2024 - Current
Complex Care Support Worker
LifePlus
09.2021 - 03.2023
Part Time - Sales and Promotions
Kaitahi Limited
03.2018 - 06.2019
Part Time - Food Handling and Processing
Kaitahi Limited
11.2017 - 05.2020
Fixed Term - Whaanau Navigator Support Worker
Toi Tangata
08.2015 - 03.2017
Full Time - Health Educator
Te Kaha O Te Rangatahi
08.2007 - 09.2011
Health, Disability And Age Care
My Skills
Service IQ
Te Reo Maaori
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
Couselling
LifeLine Aotearoa
Social Services Industry Training - Te Kaiaawhina