Kimberly Biscarra
Unit 17, 28 Robert St., Ellerslie
Summary
Experienced Healthcare Assistant working for 10 years both on aged care facilities and hospitals. Knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills and working under the delegation of a registered nurse or clinical care coordinator. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
MEDACS Agency (Casual position )
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff in maintaining a clean and safe environment for optimal patient recovery.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Improved patient satisfaction with compassionate care and attentive listening to concerns and needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by closely monitoring for signs of distress or complications and promptly alerting nursing staff.
- Maintained clean and organized patient environment, reducing risk of infections and enhancing patient well-being.
KITCHEN ASSISTANT
METLIFECARE Springlands
03.2023 - 02.2024
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
SUMMERSET WELLINGTON
08.2014 - 09.2022
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions, staying current with best practices in health care assistance.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Performed vital signs monitoring, ensuring timely reporting of any abnormalities to the medical team.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
STAFF NURSE
LOPEZ HOSPITAL
03.2011 - 02.2013
Education
Careerforce Health, Disability, and Aged Support -
Careerforce
Wellington10.2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Lorma Colleges
Philippines03.2011
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office, Ecase, Vcare and Internet
- Team Player Attitude and can work independently when needed
- Time Management
- Vital signs taking
- First Aid Certification
Training
- Understanding Dementia, 10/2017, MOOC (Massive Open Online Course), University of Tasmania, Wicking Dementia Research and Education Center
- Moving and Handling Training, 03/2022, Summerset Care Ltd., 1-hour training workshop, Paraparaumu, Wellington
- St. John Workshop, 07/2023, Oceania CPR and First Aid, 2 Hours
References
- MARJORIE NILLO, Care Centre Manager, Summerset, 0212436125
- MONICA SURIBA, Registered Nurse, Summerset, 0275602772
- LOREENA SAMSON, Kitchen Manager, Metlifecare Springlands, 0221397370
Timeline
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
MEDACS Agency (Casual position )
03.2024 - Current
KITCHEN ASSISTANT
METLIFECARE Springlands
03.2023 - 02.2024
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
SUMMERSET WELLINGTON
08.2014 - 09.2022
STAFF NURSE
LOPEZ HOSPITAL
03.2011 - 02.2013
Careerforce Health, Disability, and Aged Support -
Careerforce
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Lorma Colleges
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