Salochna Devi
Christchurch,New Zealand
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Health Care Assistant with over 12 years of experience providing high-quality support in aged care and dementia settings. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, personal hygiene, and promoting resident independence while ensuring safety and comfort. Strongly known as a reliable, patient, and responsible team player who builds positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Avonlea Dementia Care
Christchurch, New Zealand
09.2012 - 01.2025
- Provided assistance to residents with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding and positioning patients.
- Observed skin conditions with any changes in their health or body and reported it to the registered nurse.
- Maintained a clean environment with due consideration for health and safety and infection control policy.
- Reassured and reoriented confused residents when required.
- De-escalate situations and promoted safety and wellbeing.
Activities Coordinator
Avonlea Dementia Care
Christchurch, New Zealand
09.2012 - 01.2025
- Engaged individuals in different enjoyable activities such as games, art work, singing and dancing with them to improve their quality of life.
Education
Level 4 - Health and Wellbeing Advanced Support -
NZQA
Christchurch, New Zealand02.2020
Level 3-Health, Disability, And Aged Support & Level 3-Community Support Services (Residential) -
NZQA
Christchurch, New Zealand12.2015
Skills
- Manual handling
- CPR certification
- Team player
- Reliable and Responsible
- Patient and Polite
- Attention to detail
- Patient advocacy
- Resident Repositioning
- Promoting Independency
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Clear and effective communication
- Trained in emergency evacuation
References
Daphne Abellanosa (Former Operations Manager)
E: Daphne.abellanosa@yahoo.com
Jackelyn Gannaban (Registered Nurse)
E: jackelyngannaban@gmail.com
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Avonlea Dementia Care
09.2012 - 01.2025
Activities Coordinator
Avonlea Dementia Care
09.2012 - 01.2025
Level 4 - Health and Wellbeing Advanced Support -
NZQA
Level 3-Health, Disability, And Aged Support & Level 3-Community Support Services (Residential) -
NZQA
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