Michelle Poole
Feilding ,MWT
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
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.
Cleaner
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.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Skills
- Biohazard Disposal
- Wound Care
- Patient Positioning
- Specimen Collection
- Emergency Response
- Bedsore Prevention
- Clinical Documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Caregiver Relations
- Basic Life Support
- Health Education
- Infection Control
- Patient evaluations
- Patient Assessments
- Feeding Assistance
- CPR Certification
- Patient Relations
- Supply Restocking
- Injury Prevention
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Observation
- Medication Administration
- Mobility Assistance
- Catheter Care
- Medical Terminology
- First Aid Certification
- Care Monitoring
- Symptom documentation
- Patient Care Technician (PCT)
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Client documentation
- Inpatient Care
- Light Housekeeping
- Respiratory equipment training
- Heavy Lifting
- Collecting vital signs
- Oral Hygiene
- Patient Care Technician (NCPCT)
- Consistent Follow Through
- Community activities
- Infection control procedures
- Personal Care Aide
- Meal Preparation
- First aid and CPR
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
- Patient Management
Timeline
Health Care Assistant - Promisia
08.2021 - Current
Cleaner - Clearview
02.2019 - 08.2021
Freyberg High School - Some College (No Degree),