Summary
Work History
Education
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Additional Information
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Suminder Kaur

Takanini,AUK

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Aged Care Healthcare Assistant with practical clinical exposure through an internship at Papakura Private Hospital, Auckland. Holds a New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) and advanced qualifications in nutrition and health sciences. Experienced in supporting elderly individuals with daily living activities, nutrition, mobility, and emotional wellbeing. Committed to delivering respectful, safe, and person-centred care in aged residential and community care settings.

Work History

Healthcare Assistant Intern

Papakura Private Hospital
Papakura, New Zealand
  • Assisted elderly patients with daily personal care while maintaining dignity and privacy
  • Supported mobility, transfers, and safe movement of residents
  • Assisted with meals, feeding support, and hydration monitoring
  • Observed and reported physical and emotional changes to nursing staff
  • Followed infection prevention, health & safety, and care protocols
  • Provided companionship and emotional support
  • Worked effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team

Nutritionist

  • Provided nutrition and dietary guidance, including for older adults
  • Assisted with meal planning based on health needs
  • Applied strong knowledge of food, nutrition, and wellbeing
  • Promoted healthy living and preventative care
  • Maintained professionalism and confidentiality

Education

New Zealand Certificate - Health and Wellbeing (Level 3)

New Zealand

Master's Degree - Food and Nutrition

Kurksetra University

Bachelor's Degree - Home Science

Kurksetra University

Skills

  • Personal care assistance
  • Aged care and elderly support
  • Dementia-aware and person-centred care
  • Nutrition and hydration support
  • Infection control and hygiene practices
  • Manual handling and safe mobility assistance
  • Monitoring and reporting changes in condition
  • Compassionate communication and empathy
  • Teamwork
  • Reliability
  • Time management

Additional Information

Eligible to work in New Zealand, Willing to work flexible shifts (days, nights, weekends, public holidays), Strong interest in aged residential care and community support

Refrence

Raman ( Healthcare assistant)

Papakura Private Hospital

Raman.nandra1991@gmail.com

+64274568376

Carol Ashby

Tutor (Lifeskill Papakura)

Carol.ashby@lifeskills.co.nz

+64272708328

Timeline

Healthcare Assistant Intern

Papakura Private Hospital

Nutritionist

New Zealand Certificate - Health and Wellbeing (Level 3)

Master's Degree - Food and Nutrition

Kurksetra University

Bachelor's Degree - Home Science

Kurksetra University
Suminder Kaur