Vandana
Hamilton,WKO
Summary
Proven Health Care Assistant with a track record of delivering high-quality patient care and support at Waikato DHB and Atawhai Assisi Home & Hospital. Skilled in infection control and empathetic patient interactions, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction and well-being. Excelled in time management and emergency response, ensuring optimal care and efficiency in fast-paced environments. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Waikato District Health Board
09.2022 - Current
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering positive atmosphere in challenging times.
Health Care Assistant
Atawhai Assisi Home and Hospital
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions, staying current with best practices in health care assistance.
- Supported patients'' physical therapy goals through guided exercises and range of motion activities.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s specific needs.
- Administered medication under supervision, ensuring adherence to healthcare plans and contributing to patient recovery.
- Maintained clean and organized patient environment, reducing risk of infections and enhancing patient well-being.
- Assisted with nutritional planning, ensuring patient diets supported health and recovery goals.
- Improved patient satisfaction with compassionate care and attentive listening to concerns and needs.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
Education
New Zealand Certificate in Health And Wellbeing - Health And Wellbeing (Level 4)
Wintec
Hamilton, NZ03.2022
Skills
- Time Management
- Patient Care
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Infection Control
- Family Communication
- Feeding assistance expert
- Basic Life Support
- Client documentation
- Heavy Lifting
- Catheter Care
- Responding to emergencies
Certification
BLS - Basic Life Support
IPC - Infection Prevention Control
PCFC - Palliative Care for Caregivers
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Waikato District Health Board
09.2022 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Atawhai Assisi Home and Hospital
06.2021 - 09.2022
New Zealand Certificate in Health And Wellbeing - Health And Wellbeing (Level 4)
Wintec
BLS - Basic Life Support
IPC - Infection Prevention Control
PCFC - Palliative Care for Caregivers
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