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Rebecca Pillans

Blenheim

Summary

I left the Healthcare workforce 6 years ago to have my last baby. Hes now at school. I am working currently out of the industry but would love to be back doing what I love.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Maxwell Resthome
03.2012 - 12.2016
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Senior Caregiver

Waterlea Resthome
03.2007 - 07.2011
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to medication schedules.
  • Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.

Education

Ashburton College
Ashburton

Skills

  • Progress Documentation
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Clinical Quality Program Standards
  • Compassionate Care
  • Ability to Lift
  • ADL Assistance
  • Documentation
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Dementia Care
  • Time Management
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Care
  • End of life care

Timeline

Caregiver

Maxwell Resthome
03.2012 - 12.2016

Senior Caregiver

Waterlea Resthome
03.2007 - 07.2011

Ashburton College
Rebecca Pillans