Tracey McGregor
Kaitangata,Balclutha
Summary
Compassionate Home Health Care Assistant with a proven track record of productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in patient care, medication administration, and creating comfortable environments for clients. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring optimal care and support for those in need. Compassionate Home Health Care Assistant with background in providing quality patient care, including personal grooming, administering medication, and monitoring vital signs. Skilled in building rapport with patients of diverse backgrounds and effectively handling sensitive issues related to personal care needs. Demonstrated ability to make positive impact by improving the daily lives of patients through exceptional care and emotional support.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Care Assistant
Heritage Lifecare Clutha Views
Kaitangata, Balclutha
08.2021 - Current
- Ensured patient safety by monitoring vital signs and providing fall prevention techniques.
- Maintained records of patient care, progress or problems to report and discuss observations.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Checked patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.
- Maintained a clean work environment while adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Health Care Assistant
Heritage Lifecare Oxford Court
South Dunedin, Dunedin
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Interacted positively with family members of patients while delivering compassionate care.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Assisted nursing staff in providing basic patient care, such as taking vital signs and administering medications.
- Monitored vital signs and reported abnormalities to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
Head Packer
Gardens New World
North Dunedin, Dunedin
05.2006 - 04.2019
- Maintained accurate records of all packed items and their destinations.
- Followed detailed packing instructions to meet specific customer requirements.
- Measured, weighed and counted products and materials.
- Trained new staff members on proper packing procedures and techniques.
- Obtained, moved and sorted products and materials.
- Accomplished production goals by working with speed and accuracy.
Education
NZQA Level 2: Health And Wellbeing
01-2024
First Aid Certifacate
MediTrain
01-2023
Inservice Education: Annual Competencies
01-2019
NZQA Level 2: Food Related & Products Processing
01-2017
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Patient record management
- Infection control
- Daily living assistance
- Patient transfer techniques
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Records management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Healthcare education
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Safety awareness
- First Aid
Affiliations
- I really enjoy spending time with my family and friends, and taking care of all my animals. Listening to music and going for walks on the beach (etc)
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Achievement Award Inservice Education
- Outstanding Achievement Award 1 year or more service provision
Certification
- NZQA Certificate Level 2 : Health and wellbeing
- NZQA Certificate Level2 : Food related & Product's
- MedTrain : Comprehensive Workplace First Aid
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Home Health Care Assistant
Heritage Lifecare Clutha Views
08.2021 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Heritage Lifecare Oxford Court
06.2019 - 06.2021
Head Packer
Gardens New World
05.2006 - 04.2019
NZQA Level 2: Health And Wellbeing
First Aid Certifacate
MediTrain
Inservice Education: Annual Competencies
NZQA Level 2: Food Related & Products Processing