Sweta Nand
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
New Zealand Community Living
12.2023 - Current
- Provide personal cares (brushing, showering and grooming), Preparation of meals and feeding, Assist In administration of medications, Run activities (Bingo games, outdoor games), Carry out Housekeeping duties
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support.
Casual Caregiver
Metlifecare Retirement Living
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Healthcare Assistant
Janelle Rest Home
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Provide personal care (toileting, showering & grooming), Serve meals & tea, Feed residents if required, Run activities (Bingo game, exercise routine, park walk, indoor golf session singing), Admission of new clients (develop care plans, dietary profile, informed consent forms), Carry out Housekeeping duties, Give medications using Medimap under supervision of RN
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Ensured reliable communication between patients and healthcare providers by serving as an empathetic listener and effective advocate when necessary.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
Casual Kitchen Hand
Metlifecare Retirement Living
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Delivery and serving meals to residential clients, Washing utensils, performing general housekeeping duties
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Maintained a well-organized work area by consistently cleaning surfaces and organizing supplies.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Supported chefs in food preparation tasks such as chopping ingredients, peeling vegetables, and marinating meats.
- Collaborated with other kitchen staff members to ensure smooth workflow during peak dining hours.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
Factory Worker
Fresh To Go
- Gained ability to work in a team with a diverse culture and age group, Ability to multitask, Learn and adapt to new tasks assigned in a fast manner, Learned about Food Hygiene practice
Education
Diploma in Community Health Care & Support (Level 7) -
NewZealand Skills & Education College
09.2023
Certificate in Firs Aid -
New Zealand Skills & Education College
09.2023
Certificate In Healthcare Foundation Modules -
NewZealand Skills & Education College, Online
08.2022
Bachelor Of Science (Environmental Science) -
University of the South Pacific
09.2020
Skills
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Elderly Care
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and Organization
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Basic Housekeeping
- Emotional Support
- Meal Preparation
- First aid and safety
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
- Medication Administration
- Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- Cooking meals
- CPR Certification
Awards
- CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT - Compliance with Te Tiriti
- Waitangi requirements in Nga Paerewa Health and Disability Services Standard nzs8134:2021, 02/01/23
- LanguagerCert Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading & Writing - Expert C1), 09/01/22
- LanguagerCert Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (Speaking-ExpertC1), 09/01/22
- Certificate of Completion in Listening Methodology for Field Researchers Action Learning Program, 04/01/22
References
- Alisha Ali, New Zealand Community Living, Community Connector, 212721367
- Shivikesh Kumar, NZC Living, Service Delivery Manager, +64 212866071
- Sandy Naidu, Janell Rest Home, Manager, janelleresthome@hotmail.com
- Elvin Prasad, Fresh To Go, Production Manager, production@freshtogo.co.nz
Timeline
Support Worker
New Zealand Community Living
12.2023 - Current
Healthcare Assistant
Janelle Rest Home
07.2023 - 08.2023
Casual Caregiver
Metlifecare Retirement Living
04.2023 - 07.2023
Casual Kitchen Hand
Metlifecare Retirement Living
03.2023 - 05.2023
Factory Worker
Fresh To Go
Diploma in Community Health Care & Support (Level 7) -
NewZealand Skills & Education College
Certificate in Firs Aid -
New Zealand Skills & Education College
Certificate In Healthcare Foundation Modules -
NewZealand Skills & Education College, Online
Bachelor Of Science (Environmental Science) -
University of the South Pacific
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