Richelle Perales
Masterton
Summary
Dedicated Health Care Assistant with proven expertise in patient-focused care and infection control honed at Glenwood Masonic Hospital. Excelled in delivering compassionate support and administering medications, significantly enhancing patient comfort and safety. Skilled in patient positioning and maintaining calm under stress, adept at elevating care standards while observing critical health changes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Helth Care Assistant
Glenwood Masonic Hospital
07.2010 - 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.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
- Increased patient safety by promptly addressing concerns and reporting incidents or potential hazards to supervisory staff.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Education
University Entrance - Computer Engineering
University of Cebu
Philippines Certificate - Health & Wellbeing Advance Support Level 4
CareerForce
Wellington, WGN12.2017
Certificate - Core Competencies & Residential Level 3
Health Ed Trust NZ Incorporated
Wellington, WGN03.2015
National Certificate - Foundation Skills Level 2
CareerForce
Wellington, WGN11.2009
Diploma - Education
Compostela National High School
Philippines 03.1998
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient-focused care
- Supporting personal needs
- Patient positioning
- Calm under stress
- Documenting behaviors
- Infection control
- Administering medications
Timeline
Helth Care Assistant
Glenwood Masonic Hospital
07.2010 - Current
University Entrance - Computer Engineering
University of Cebu
Certificate - Health & Wellbeing Advance Support Level 4
CareerForce
Certificate - Core Competencies & Residential Level 3
Health Ed Trust NZ Incorporated
National Certificate - Foundation Skills Level 2
CareerForce
Diploma - Education
Compostela National High School
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