VIVIAN VIDAÑA
Auckland
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, and maintaining medical records. 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.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Caregiver
Private Family Home
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting overall wellbeing.
- Handled household management tasks like laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping leading to a well-maintained living space.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment, reducing the risk of infection or injury.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to healthcare providers promptly.
- Facilitated patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and exercises as prescribed by therapists.
STAFF NURSE
DAGUPAN DOCTORS VILLAFLOR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided direct patient care, administered medications, and monitored patient progress
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, and measures intake and output,and documented accurately
- Assisted Doctors during their rounds and carried out physician’s orders efficiently
- Provided rehabilitation care and emotional support to patients and their relatives during difficult times
- Ensured and maintained accurate and confidential patient records
- Maintained patient safety measures by identifying potential hazards and taking corrective action to prevent accidents and injuries
- Facilitated therapeutic communication skills and established rapport with patients to encourage participations in delivering quality of care
- Performed proper wound care procedures, applying dressings and monitoring for signs of infection and reported for prompt actions
- Provided pre-and post-operative care and provided health teachings in preparing patients for recovery process
Infant/Child Care
Private Employers
09.2015 - 05.2017
- Ensured cord care to prevent infection, kept infant warm and dry, kept safety all the time
- Kept infant clean all the time such us bathing, changing diapers and clothing regularly to prevent skin rashes or skin problems
- Emphasized benefits of breastfeeding to the parents specially to the mother
- Responsible in preparing food and fed the child when he started to ingest food
- Started toilet training at eight months old with a positive outcome
- Supported child in physical and mental skills and observed child on their behavioral activities
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation in the play area adhering to health and safety standards
- Coordinated daily schedules that included educational lessons, outdoor play, and quiet time, maintaining a balanced routine
- Administered first aid and medication in accordance with parental guidelines, prioritising child safety and well-being
- Aided educational, social and emotional growth with learning-through-play activities
Care Giver
Storgy Homes
12.2009 - 07.2012
- Assisted patients with daily living activities including grooming and proper hygiene
- Engaged patients in daily activities such as walking, reading books, listening to music and watching current events
- Assisted patients in daily baths and showers, ensured safety all the time, kept room well ventilated
- Assisted Doctors during their rounds and administered prescribed medicines accordingly
- Administered osteorized feedings and assisted patients in feeding specially elderly clients who needs help in feeding
- Maintained a high level of confidentiality and discretion with sensitive client information
- Monitored the maintenance and cleanliness of the care home, ensuring a pleasant and hygienic living environment
- Planned and assisted in meal preparations and serving food for the elderly
- Provided emotional support specially to those elderly patients that are being visited very seldom
- Helped in mobility specially getting up from bed, going to the comfort room, sitting down and assisted client in ambulation for safety
- Collaborated with other health care workers to ensure the delivery of quality care
Education
Diploma in International Health Care Assistant
Kalandra Education International
Grafton, NZ06-2024
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of The Cordilleras
Baguio City, Philippines03-2009
Skills
- Time management, flexible schedule and availability
- Patient-focused care
- Empathy and compassionate care
- Monitoring and recording vital signs
- Feeding assistance and administering medications
- Effective communication techniques, emotional, mental, physical, and social support
- Wound care management
- ADL assistance and support
- Supporting personal needs
- Team training and development
Accomplishments
- NZQA Level 4 Health Care Assistant
- Diploma in International Health Care Assistant
Trainings And Certificates
- Basic Life Support accredited by the American Heart Association.
- ACLS, ECG and Pharmacology course accredited by the American Heart Association.
- Airway Management course by American Heart Association.
- IVT Therapist.
- Dimentia Friendly caring
- Post Natal Depression
- Diversional and Recreational Therapy
Hobbies and Interests
- Cooking
- Watching movies
- Planting
- Traveling
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Private Caregiver
Private Family Home
02.2022 - 01.2024
STAFF NURSE
DAGUPAN DOCTORS VILLAFLOR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
03.2018 - 05.2019
Infant/Child Care
Private Employers
09.2015 - 05.2017
Care Giver
Storgy Homes
12.2009 - 07.2012
Diploma in International Health Care Assistant
Kalandra Education International
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of The Cordilleras
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