Pooja Bist
Hamilton,Fairfield
Summary
Professional with significant experience in healthcare support, prepared to contribute effectively to patient care services. Expertise in assisting with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining medical records. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and delivering reliable, high-quality care. Skilled in communication, empathy, and time management, essential for providing compassionate and efficient support.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Healthcare Assistant
Waikato Hospital
03.2023 - 01.2024
- 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.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Assisted nursing staff in maintaining a clean and safe environment for optimal patient recovery.
- Performed vital signs monitoring, ensuring timely reporting of any abnormalities to the medical team.
Healthcare Assistant
Linda Jones Retirement Village
01.2021 - 01.2022
Shift Manager
Burger King
01.2019 - 01.2021
Manager
Original Thai Restaurant
01.2017 - 01.2019
Cleaning Manager
Paramount
01.2015 - 01.2017
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Waikato
Hamilton, NZ12-2025
Level 5 Diploma - Psychology & Counseling
University of Waikato
01.2022
Level 5 Certificate - Life Coaching
University of Waikato
01.2022
Level 3 and 4 - Health Well-being
NST
01.2020
High school - NCEA levels 1,2, and 3
Hamilton Girls High School
01.2017
Skills
- Time management
- Patient-focused care
- Supporting personal needs
- Attention to detail
- Empathy and compassionate care
- Calm under stress
Languages
English
Hindi
Knowledgeandskills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, capable of maintaining strong relationships.
- Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Team management and Leadership skills.
- Understanding health and safety legislation, including health well-being and employment law.
- Resilience and the ability to maintain some psychological distance from your work.
Disclaimer
I declare that the information provided above is true and to the best of my knowledge and ability.
Certification
- Level 3 and 4 Health Well-Being.
- level 5 Diploma in Psychology & Counselling
- Level 5 Certificate in Life Coaching
- Bachelors in Nursing ( Final Year )
Timeline
Healthcare Assistant
Waikato Hospital
03.2023 - 01.2024
Healthcare Assistant
Linda Jones Retirement Village
01.2021 - 01.2022
Shift Manager
Burger King
01.2019 - 01.2021
Manager
Original Thai Restaurant
01.2017 - 01.2019
Cleaning Manager
Paramount
01.2015 - 01.2017
Level 5 Diploma - Psychology & Counseling
University of Waikato
Level 3 and 4 - Health Well-being
NST
- Level 3 and 4 Health Well-Being.
- level 5 Diploma in Psychology & Counselling
- Level 5 Certificate in Life Coaching
- Bachelors in Nursing ( Final Year )
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Waikato
Level 5 Certificate - Life Coaching
University of Waikato
High school - NCEA levels 1,2, and 3
Hamilton Girls High School
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