Sheree Gardner-Harrison

I am a 44-year-old wife and mother of 3 adult daughters. Throughout my life I have worked in mainly administration and office settings. Now that my children have grown, I am motivated to a follow a passion that I have had for a long time, and that is to become a health care assistant. I am currently studying at Witt to gain my NZ Certificate (Level 3) in health and wellbeing – health assistant strand, finishing on 7th November 2024. I am doing my clinical placement hours at Molly Ryan rest home in New Plymouth.

I am a very friendly and approachable person, highly motivated, reliable and well presented. Through my work experience I have acquired the ability to ‘think on my feet’ and possess a ‘can do’ attitude. I have high expectations of myself and strive to deliver exceptional care, always giving 100 percent.

To an employer I bring strong organisational skills and a caring nature, along with the ability to work as a part of a team as well as autonomously. I believe the key to being a valued team member, or being part of a great team, requires an excellent attitude and communication between staff who are working towards a common goal. I believe that I hold these skills.

I have strong verbal communication skills that I can adapt easily, depending on who I am communicating with.

I am computer literate in a range of IT programmes and have a knowledge base that serves me well in being able to learn new programmes and systems easily and quickly.

I have great written communication skills, documenting clearly and accurately. I understand how important accurate records of activities of daily living’s are to form a complete picture of a patient’s progress.

I strive to provide quality care when assisting patients and am eager to learn new ways of carrying out efficient and effective ways of care and support for them.

I am an active supporter of my children’s sporting activities and enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I enjoy the gym and being active.

Sandra Withers

Course Tutor

Witt Te Pukenga

20 Bell Street

New Plymouth

Tel: 0274 660 419

Deanne MacDonald

General Manager

Baker Tilly Staples Rodway Taranaki

109 Powderham Street

New Plymouth

Tel: 021 275 8900