Whitney Hoeta
Pukekohe,Auckland
Summary
Detail-oriented housekeeper skilled in maintaining organized and safe environments. Strong background in personal care assistance and food handling hygiene, ensuring client wellbeing and satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Housekeeper
Marge Kani (Private)
Pukekohe
02.2023 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in guest rooms and common areas.
- Restocked cleaning supplies and ensured availability for daily operations.
- Assisted in deep cleaning tasks during seasonal maintenance periods.
- Followed safety protocols while handling cleaning chemicals and equipment.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
- Changed bed linens and towels, tidied up rooms.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Emptied trash receptacles throughout the property.
- Moved beds, sofas and small furniture to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Stocked amenities such as soap, shampoo and toilet paper in guest rooms.
- Disinfected telephones, light switches and other frequently touched objects.
Caregiver
Marge Kani (Private)
Pukekohe
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Administered medication according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for clients.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare professionals about client conditions.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and social outings.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
Kitchen Hand
Bethlehem Views Retirement Village
Bethlehem , Tauranga
02.2020 - 11.2022
- Assisted in food preparation and plating for residents' meals.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas throughout the day.
- Followed safety and hygiene standards during food handling tasks.
- Collaborated with chefs to restock kitchen supplies as needed.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely under supervision of senior staff.
- Organized storage areas for easy access to ingredients and tools.
- Communicated effectively with team members to streamline workflows daily.
- Cleaned dishes, pots, pans and utensils.
- Swept and mopped floors to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area.
- Assisted cooks in preparing meals by washing vegetables and fruits, cutting meats and other tasks as needed.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding daily tasks assigned.
- Maintained a neat work station throughout shift hours.
- Followed all health code guidelines when handling food items.
- Sanitized surfaces with approved cleaning solutions after each task was completed.
- Disposed of garbage according to health regulations.
- Operated dishwashers to sanitize dishes and silverware.
Education
High School Diploma -
Te Waanga O Aotearoa
Online06-2026
Skills
- Site safe - Basic
- Fire safety
- Food handling hygiene 167
- Evenstar stage 2 - Kitchen
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Personal care assistance
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Safety compliance
- Teamwork
- Sorting and washing laundry
- Hazardous chemical training
- Housekeeping
- Kitchen sanitizing
Affiliations
- Hiking
- Traveling
- Sightseeing
- Family time is the most important part of life
- Retail therapy
- Cleaning and organizing my personal space
- Practicing self-care physically, mentally, and emotionally (One cannot function at their best without taking time for themselves in a busy life.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Housekeeper
Marge Kani (Private)
02.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Marge Kani (Private)
01.2023 - Current
Kitchen Hand
Bethlehem Views Retirement Village
02.2020 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
Te Waanga O Aotearoa