Rachael Carlyon
Christchurch,CAN
Summary
Proven Health Care Assistant with extensive experience at Radius Care, St Helenars, excelling in patient care and infection control. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through empathetic support and efficient time management. Skilled in heavy lifting and providing emotional and social support, ensuring high standards of care and safety.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant and Cleaner
Radius Care, St Helenars
11.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families, fostering an environment of trust and open communication that facilitated better healthcare experiences.
- Increased patient safety by promptly addressing concerns and reporting incidents or potential hazards to supervisory staff.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, providing prompt assistance while following established protocols until professional help arrived onsite.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions, staying current with best practices in health care assistance.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols.
- Enhanced workplace cleanliness by performing thorough daily cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
- Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
- Confirmed all cleaning tools and equipment were stored properly after use.
Health Care Assistant in Theatre
St Georges Hospital
03.2021 - 04.2022
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions, staying current with best practices in health care assistance.
- Ordering appropriate stock
- Ensuring Surgeon and his team were all ok, during theatre procedure
- Setting up for theatre, everything was sterile from start to finish.
Health Care Assistant and Cleaner
Bowen Hospital Acurity Health
01.2011 - 02.2021
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Took Patients to Xrays after Surgery in a wheel chair or pushed a bed
- Delivered meals to Patients rooms
- Made beds
- Cleaned accordingly to the hospital guidelines
- Ensured Patients were comfortable, making cups of tea after procedures
- Taking patients to their designated rooms
- folded laundry linen, ensuring it was neat and tidy.
- ordering stock
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
- Cleaned and polished glass doors, mirrors and other surfaces to maintain professional appearance.
- Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
- Confirmed all cleaning tools and equipment were stored properly after use.
- Provided assistance to other staff members with cleaning of difficult areas.
- Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures.
Education
No Degree - Cleaning
Career Force
Wellington, NZ01.2019
High School Diploma -
Saint Marys College
Wellington, NZ12.2009
Skills
- Time Management
- Patient Care
- Patient-focused care
- Supporting personal needs
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Feeding Assistance
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Preparing meals
- Observing responses
- Patient Positioning
- Calm Under Stress
- Attention to Detail
- Catheter Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Bedsore Prevention
- Patient Observation
- Recording vital signs
- Oral Hygiene
- Documenting behaviors
- Emotional and Social Support
- Transporting patients
- Infection Control
- Vital signs monitoring
- Heavy Lifting
Additional Information
I am Currently studying level 3, Health and Wellbeing in a rest home setting. My aim is to complete this by September.
Timeline
Health Care Assistant and Cleaner
Radius Care, St Helenars
11.2022 - Current
Health Care Assistant in Theatre
St Georges Hospital
03.2021 - 04.2022
Health Care Assistant and Cleaner
Bowen Hospital Acurity Health
01.2011 - 02.2021
No Degree - Cleaning
Career Force
High School Diploma -
Saint Marys College
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