Hobbies } Cooking, meeting people and gardening
Physical Fitness and Wellness
Sunita Kennedy
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Assistant with strong skills in emotional support, patient documentation, and teamwork. Committed to enhancing patient experiences through exceptional communication and compassionate care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant/Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
Counties Manukau District Health Board
Manukau,
01.2017 - Current
- Provided compassionate care and support to patients, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices for patient care and organizational protocols.
- Led initiatives focused on enhancing communication between patients and healthcare providers, fostering trust and engagement.
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records for appropriate record keeping.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult moments, fostering trust and rapport.
Health Care Assistant
Auckland District Heath Board
Auckland District Health Board
01.2007 - 11.2011
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical team promptly.
- Maintained accurate patient records, enhancing communication among care providers.
- Implemented infection control protocols, improving overall hygiene standards in the facility.
Education
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION - LEVEL 4 - Health Care Assistant L4/Communication
Manukau Institute of Technology
Auckland, NZ07-2006
Skills
- Medical terminology
- Vital signs documentation
- Written and verbal communication
- Emotional support
- Basic life support
- Scheduling
- Database coordination
- Infection control
- Administrative supervision
- Risk management
- OSHA compliance
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Interests
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant/Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
Counties Manukau District Health Board
01.2017 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Auckland District Heath Board
01.2007 - 11.2011
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION - LEVEL 4 - Health Care Assistant L4/Communication
Manukau Institute of Technology