Simon Suzen Lal
Paeroa,New Zealand
Summary
Healthcare Assistant with extensive experience at Oceania Healthcare, specializing in patient care and communication. Skilled in monitoring health changes and collaborating with nursing teams to improve resident safety and comfort. Expertise in maintaining hygiene standards and ensuring compliance with health protocols. Compassionate Health Care Assistant with background in providing quality patient care, including assistance with daily living activities and medical support tasks. Highlight strengths in patient communication, health education, and maintaining a safe environment for patients. Demonstrated impact in previous roles through effective teamwork, uplifting patient morale, and streamlining office procedures for efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Healthcare Assistant
Oceania Healthcare - Ohinemuri Home
Paeroa, Paeroa
01.2024 - Current
- Supervised residents during personal care, ensuring hygiene and comfort in bathrooms and commodes.
- Assisted with daily living activities, including eating, drinking, and mobility for residents with limited self-care abilities.
- Communicated effectively with residents and families regarding care, treatment, and progress toward goals.
- Monitored and documented health changes, observing skin conditions and reporting findings to registered nurses.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance resident comfort in sleeping areas and seating.
- Adhered to special dietary requirements while providing supplementary drinks under nursing supervision.
- Changed linens regularly to maintain cleanliness and contribute to residents' overall health.
- Transferred residents using appropriate equipment, complying with established moving and handling policies.
Healthcare Assistant
Oceania Takanini Lodge
Takanini, Auckland
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to implement care plans for residents.
- Monitored and documented residents' health and behavioral changes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident living spaces.
- Provided emotional support to residents and their families during difficult times.
- Participated in training sessions to improve caregiving skills and knowledge.
- Communicated effectively with team members to ensure seamless care delivery.
- Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
- Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests in a timely manner.
- Observed patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reported any changes to supervisor or nurse on duty.
- Prepared beds and equipment for use by healthcare professionals.
- Interacted positively with family members of patients while delivering compassionate care.
Valuation Officer
Professional Valuation PTE Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2020
- Took clear photographs of property for documentation.
- Maintained current database of completed appraisals and customer information.
- Served both personal and business customers with accurate valuations.
- Checked previous descriptions, certifications, and official documentation against current condition of property.
- Wrote detailed appraisal reports for property and submitted them to clients or authorities.
- Assessed sales comparisons, production costs and other values to determine accurate property values.
- Inspected property thoroughly and detailed condition in writing.
- Prepared descriptions of property for use in transactions or official records.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Forecasted changing values of properties based on market conditions and trends.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
New Zealand Diploma - Health and Wellbeing (Level 5) (Social and Community Services)
Skill New Zealand
Level 3/22 Amersham Way, Manukau City Centre06-2024
Diploma - Caregiving
SkillNZ
Manukau City, Auckland, New Zealand12.2023
Certificate - Basic Caregivers Course
Prestige Caregivers Academy
Suva, Fiji Islands10.2022
Certificate - Land Management
University of The South Pacific
Suva, Fiji Islands01.2018
New Zealand Diploma - Health and Wellbeing (Practice/Applied Practice) (Level 5)
Skills
- Empathetic and caring support
- Effective communication and listening
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Client intake and support
- Patient care and mobility assistance
- Health and safety compliance
- Infection control procedures
- Time management skills
- Compassionate client care
- Charting and documentation
- Dietary requirement awareness
- Problem identification strategies
- Computer literacy and operation
- Monitoring fluids
- Medical charting
- Family communication
- Willingness to learn
- First aid
Certification
- New Zealand Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (Practice/Applied Practice) (Level 5), NZ 3244 PIS0000280
- Full New Zealand Driving License
- Certificate of Completion Basic Caregiving
REFEREE
- Libin Baby - Business, Care and Village Manager
Ohinemuri Care & Village
24 Keepa Ave Paeroa 3600
+64 7 862 7504
Mob: +64 27 675 3343
Email: Libin.Baby@oceaniahealthcare.co.nz
- Simon Poulose - Registered Nurse
Mob: +64 225354014
Email: simonpoulose007@gmail.com
- Rattan Ahluwalia - Registered Nurse
Mob: +64 225025532
Email: rattanahluwalia96@gmail.com
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Healthcare Assistant
Oceania Healthcare - Ohinemuri Home
01.2024 - Current
Healthcare Assistant
Oceania Takanini Lodge
03.2023 - 12.2023
Valuation Officer
Professional Valuation PTE Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2020
New Zealand Diploma - Health and Wellbeing (Level 5) (Social and Community Services)
Skill New Zealand
Diploma - Caregiving
SkillNZ
Certificate - Basic Caregivers Course
Prestige Caregivers Academy
Certificate - Land Management
University of The South Pacific