Sharvaughan Tauwhare
Kaiata,Greymouth
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with excellent interpersonal skills, time management abilities, and a compassionate nature. Skilled in following instructions, with strong literacy and numeracy skills. Proficient in using workplace equipment and adept at problem-solving in healthcare settings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aged Care Worker
Granger House/Lifecare/Kowhai
Greymouth
10.2013 - 08.2023
- Experienced senior caregiver providing exceptional care for individuals with various needs including dementia, alcohol dementia, hospital-level care, palliative care, and end-of-life support, hearing/blind impaired.
- Provided comprehensive care and assistance to elderly residents, attending to their daily living needs including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting and personal cares.
- Managed the operation of hoists and diverse hospital equipment, effectively supporting the mobility of residents.
- Supervised and assisted residents with mealtime activities, such as feeding and clearing tables.
- Followed all necessary procedures for occupational health and safety regulations.
- Participated in team building activities designed to improve communication skills amongst colleagues.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving elderly clients or staff.
- Coordinated transportation services for medical or personal appointments.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Attended fortnightly staff meetings to discuss new policies and procedures.
- Provided recreational activities such as games, reading materials, music and outdoor walks.
- Assisted nurses with patient assessments, wound dressings, medication administration, and other medical procedures when needed.
- Assisted in developing individualised care plans for elderly clients.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork, answering phones, scheduling appointments and ordering supplies.
- Assessed the physical condition of elderly patients during routine check-ups.
- Encouraged independence by assisting with mobility issues and providing instruction on safety precautions.
- Maintained records of client care plans, progress notes, and incident forms.
- Reported any changes in health or behaviour to nursing staff members promptly.
- Collaborated with family members to ensure that all client needs were met.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental, or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Demonstrated proficiency in handling different equipment such as full hoists, standing hoists, swivel belts, and direct transfer belts.
- Assisted with changing and cleaning urethral and suprapubic catheters, colostomy bags, and stoma tubes.
- Completed different training exercises, including emergency fire drills and evacuation, hearing aid, safe and safety, and pad incontinence training.
Housekeeping Cleaner/Laundry Attendant
GrangerHouse/Lifecare/Kowhai
, Greymouth
06.2011 - 07.2012
- Assisted with laundry duties as needed, including sorting, washing, drying and folding items.
- Replenished amenities in guest rooms according to established standards.
- Replaced light bulbs in lamps and other fixtures as required.
- Followed safety rules when handling cleaning chemicals according to OSHA regulations.
- Organized storage closets ensuring that all items are properly labeled and stored away safely.
- Emptied wastebaskets and replaced liners.
- Swept and mopped floors, cleaned carpets, dusted furniture and fixtures.
- Performed deep cleaning tasks such as shampooing carpets or steam cleaning upholstery.
- Transported trash to designated disposal areas.
- Emptied wastebaskets and disposed of soiled linens in guest rooms to reduce spread of germs and enhance freshness.
- Used appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling hazardous waste or chemicals.
- Communicated with maintenance team on damages to repair.
- Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
- Sanitized and cleaned sinks, mirrors, toilets and showers.
- Sorted and distributed clean linens, towels, and other items to designated areas.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, sinks, countertops, mirrors, and floors.
Tea Cook
Granger House/Lifecare/Kowhai
, Greymouth
02.2010 - 06.2011
- Demonstrated versatility in cooking by creating diverse menus suitable for different dietary needs, with a focus on accommodating puree-based diets, mashed textures, and specific requirements for individuals with diabetes or other health issues.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Managed inventory levels of ingredients and supplies necessary for daily operations.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Operated and maintained a variety of kitchen equipment, including Bain-Marie, zip, hot air oven, and a pass-through dishwasher.
- Completed food health and safety training.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Cleaner
New World
Greymouth
03.2009 - 11.2010
- Delivered excellent cleaning services to the staff room and public toilet within the store.
- Utilized polishing equipment to effectively polish floors
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, sinks, countertops and mirrors.
- Adhered to occupational health and safety.
- Responded promptly to all customer complaints regarding cleanliness issues.
- Stocked supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and paper towels in restrooms.
- Complied with health regulations related to the handling of hazardous chemicals used during cleaning processes.
- Maintained cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and sanitary working condition.
- Scrubbed walls to remove scuff marks or stains.
- Checked stock levels of all cleaning products regularly to ensure adequate supply is available.
- Emptied trash cans and replaced liners as needed.
- Kept business entrances clean, tidy and professional in appearance.
Education
New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration And Technology) (Level 3) - Business Administration
Open Polytechnic
06-2023
New Zealand Certificate in Health And Wellbeing (Level 3), Healthcare Assistance - Health Education
Careerfource
03-2022
Skills
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Strong work Ethics
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Multitasking and Organization
- Daily Reporting
- Basic accounting
- Verbal and written communication
- Experience Microsoft, excel software
- Activity Planning
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
Certification
- NewZealand Class 1 Full Drivers License
Affiliations
• Spending time with Whānau/friends
• Propagating and growing indoor house plants
• The outdoors Bush Walking,swimming, fishing
• Cooking/Baking and creating recipes
• Reading
• Shopping!
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Aged Care Worker
Granger House/Lifecare/Kowhai
10.2013 - 08.2023
Housekeeping Cleaner/Laundry Attendant
GrangerHouse/Lifecare/Kowhai
06.2011 - 07.2012
Tea Cook
Granger House/Lifecare/Kowhai
02.2010 - 06.2011
Cleaner
New World
03.2009 - 11.2010
New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration And Technology) (Level 3) - Business Administration
Open Polytechnic
New Zealand Certificate in Health And Wellbeing (Level 3), Healthcare Assistance - Health Education
Careerfource
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