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Shami Perera

Shami Perera

Health Care Assistant
Auckland

Summary

Supportive healthcare with extensive experience working in healthcare services. Takes patient vitals, documents needs and maintains cleanliness of examination rooms. Known for treating all patients with dignity, respect and discretion while maintaining utmost confidentiality. Accommodating candidate possessing patience, physical stamina and knowledge of patient care techniques and protocols. Confident and poised in interactions with individuals of all levels. Adaptive and calm individual supports physicians and nurses to facilitate quality patient care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Healthcare Assistant

Oceania Healthcare
Auckland
06.2018 - 06.2023
  • Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets, and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs.
  • Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
  • Participated in cleaning and maintenance of medical equipment to assist in department function and regulation compliance.
  • Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
  • Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
  • Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and families to provide information about care and treatment.
  • Supported healthcare teams with basic physical assessments and diagnostic procedures.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Supported needs of 5+ residents under long-term care.

Education

NZQA LEVEL 4 - Healthcare

Oceania Amberwood
AUCKLAND New Zealand
03.2020 - 05.2021

Dementia - Healthcare

Oceania Amberwood
Auckland New Zealand
05.2020 - 07.2021

Skills

Companionship and emotional support

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Timeline

Dementia - Healthcare

Oceania Amberwood
05.2020 - 07.2021

NZQA LEVEL 4 - Healthcare

Oceania Amberwood
03.2020 - 05.2021

Healthcare Assistant

Oceania Healthcare
06.2018 - 06.2023
Shami PereraHealth Care Assistant