Talalelei Kalolo
3 Nicholson, Street, Mayfair , Hastings,Hawke's Bay
Summary
Professional with significant experience in healthcare support, prepared to contribute effectively to patient care services. Expertise in assisting with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and delivering reliable, high-quality care. Skilled in communication, empathy, and time management, essential for providing compassionate and efficient support. Positive, compassionate, and empathetic individual with solid understanding of patient care and support. Committed to making meaningful impact on patient well-being through attentive and personalized care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Duart Hospital
06.2024 - Current
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Assisted nursing staff in maintaining a clean and safe environment for optimal patient recovery.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Supported needs of residents under long-term care.
- Delivered high-quality care to patients in hospital facility.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Support Worker
Custom Care Nursing
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, effectively de-escalating challenging situations while maintaining client safety.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
Assistant Bartender
Satuiatua Beach Resort
03.2014 - 12.2023
- Maintained full knowledge of menu offerings and learned how to prepare wide range of specialty drinks and cocktails.
- Answered customer questions about food and beverage items and assisted with menu selections.
- Assisted wait staff with timely food delivery and guest requests.
Education
No Degree - Study And Career Preparation Level 4
01-2024
01-2012
01-2008
Skills
- Time Management
- Patient Care
- Patient-focused care
- Supporting personal needs
- Attention to Detail
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Observing responses
- Feeding Assistance
Certification
• Ecolab – Circle of Safety: Chemical Safety Handling (February 2024)
• Oceania Group – First Aid CPR (Unit 6402): Certified in January 2024
• Wesley Institute of Learning: HBDHB requirements for HCA Education in Residential Aged Care (July 2024)
• New Zealand Certificate in Health and Well-being: Levels 2 & 3
• Certificate of Attendance: Medication Management
• Study and Career Preparation: Level 3
study and career preparation level 4 ( current)
Personal Attributes
Empathetic
Adaptable
Attention to detail
Resilient
Dependable
Referees
Tania Hammond
Support Coordinator, Custom Care Nursing
Mobile: 0210671878
Sci Vehikite
Manager, Whatever IT Takes
Mobile: 0217755664
Timeline
Health Care Assistant - Duart Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Support Worker - Custom Care Nursing
01.2024 - 05.2024
Assistant Bartender - Satuiatua Beach Resort
03.2014 - 12.2023
Eastern Institute of Technology - No Degree, Study And Career Preparation Level 4
St Mary Girl College - ,
St Mary Girls Primary School - ,
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