Shar Cromb
Ranfurly,OTA
Summary
Dedicated Health Care Assistant with proven expertise in patient care and time management honed at Maniototo Health Services. Excelled in delivering compassionate care, reducing infection risks, and enhancing patient satisfaction through attentive service. Skilled in patient positioning and emotional support, significantly improving healthcare experiences.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Maniototo Health Services
04.2016 - 07.2024
- 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.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families, fostering an environment of trust and open communication that facilitated better healthcare experiences.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Increased patient safety by promptly addressing concerns and reporting incidents or potential hazards to supervisory staff.
- Contributed to efficient patient care by accurately documenting medical information and maintaining up-to-date records.
Home Care Provider
Healthcare NZ
02.2009 - 04.2016
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
Skills
- Time Management
- Patient Care
- Patient-focused care
- Supporting personal needs
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Feeding Assistance
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Patient Positioning
- Calm Under Stress
- Catheter Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Bedsore Prevention
- Oral Hygiene
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Documenting behaviors
- Emotional and Social Support
- Heavy Lifting
- Medication Administration
- Personal Care Aide
- Specimen Collection
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
Accomplishments
I have my level 4 certificate in healthcare.
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Maniototo Health Services
04.2016 - 07.2024
Home Care Provider
Healthcare NZ
02.2009 - 04.2016
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