Michelle Poole

Work History

Promisia

Feilding, Feilding

08.2021 - Current

Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.

Clearview

Palmerston North , Palmerston North

02.2019 - 08.2021

Dusted ceiling air conditioning diffusers and ventilation systems to improve airflow.
Sanitized frequented areas and equipment using approved supplies.
Vacuumed carpeted areas and mopped solid surfaces with proper chemical solutions.
Performed daily dusting, leather and wood surface polishing and wall washing.
Used shampoos and steam equipment to periodically clean upholstery and carpeting.
Mixed water and detergents in containers to prepare chemical cleaning solutions.
Removed trash bags, broke down boxes and placed recyclable materials in designated disposal areas.
Created inventory checklists and stocked housekeeping carts.
Reported maintenance concerns or repairs to appropriate supervisor for prompt remediation.
Transported trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal area.
Responded to emergency cleaning requests to meet client expectations.
Kept bathrooms in clean, functional condition by scrubbing stalls, sanitizing sinks and tidying storage shelves.
Replenished supply of hand soap, paper towels and other consumables.
Scrubbed bathrooms, removing soap scum, mold and excess dirt from sinks and shower area.
Restocked supplies, replacing toiletries, liners and soaps.
Maintained safety protocols through safe handling of equipment and chemicals.
Handled, labeled and safely stored various hazardous chemicals and solutions to prevent injuries.
Collected trash from floors within hallways, bathrooms and work areas.
Cleaned windows, glass partitions and mirrors with cleaners and sponges.