Toakase Yeki
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
I am passionate about providing high quality care for the elderly in order for them to be as comfortable as possible, regardless of the situation that they are faced with. I do this through being very attentive to their needs and through 100% commitment to my role as their carer. I am professional with experience interacting with patients daily to deliver top-quality healthcare services. I am well practiced in recording vital signs and supporting medical staff with various patient care tasks. I am highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. I have a strong work ethic and adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Wesley Care
Papanui, Christchurch
12.2015 - 06.2023
- Checked vital signs regularly including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure.
- Observed patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reported any changes to supervisor or nurse on duty.
- Assisted with cleaning of rooms between patients; restocked supplies as needed.
- Collected specimens from patients according to established procedures.
- Transported patients to different locations within the facility.
- Prepared beds and equipment for use by healthcare professionals.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests in a timely manner.
- Supported nurses to run routine tests, such as blood glucose monitoring, height and weight measurements, and vision screenings.
- Assisted nursing staff in providing basic patient care, such as taking vital signs and administering medications.
- Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
- Participated in educational opportunities related to health care assistant duties.
- Interacted positively with family members of patients while delivering compassionate care.
- Utilized strong organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
Health Care Assistant
Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village
Papanui, Christchurch
03.2013 - 01.2015
- Observed patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reported any changes to supervisor or nurse on duty.
- Transported patients to different locations within the facility.
- Prepared beds and equipment for use by healthcare professionals.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests in a timely manner.
- Assisted nursing staff in providing basic patient care.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning of bedridden patients.
- Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
- Interacted positively with family members of patients while delivering compassionate care.
- Utilized strong organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
Wait Staff Member
Riccarton Racecourse Function Centre
Yaldhurst, Christchurch
08.2012 - 01.2015
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized under pressure.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies, cleaning floors.
- Bussed tables quickly and efficiently while maintaining a neat appearance of the dining area.
- Cleared dishes between courses and after guests finished dining.
- Provided excellent customer service to guests, ensuring they had an enjoyable experience.
- Prepared tables by setting up linens, silverware and glassware.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout shift by wiping down surfaces, emptying garbage cans.
- Took beverage orders from patrons and served drinks promptly.
- Processed payments accurately using cash registers or point-of-sale systems.
- Delivered food items to customers at their tables in a friendly, courteous manner.
- Greeted and welcomed customers, providing them with menus.
- Assisted other wait staff members as needed, such as refilling beverages or delivering food to tables.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner in order to maintain a positive atmosphere.
- Cleared table and bussed dishes to allow for quick setups.
Education
Pre-Health Training Course - Pre Health-Course
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ01-2022
Get a Head Start - Life Skills Course
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ01.2013
Skills
- Professionalism
- Critical Thinking
- Inpatient care
- Mentoring
- Health and Safety Procedures
- Time management
- Companionship and emotional support
- Excellent communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Willingness to learn
- Helping with medication
- Quick problem solver
Training
- 01/01/14, Pre-Health Training Course, CPIT, Christchurch, Student in nursing bridging course
- 01/01/13, Get a Head Start, CPIT, Christchurch, Student in Life Skills Course
References
- Mrs Sweety Thomas, Registered Nurse - Wesley Care, Bishopdale, 021 044 0595, 03 366 9009
- Mr Brent Smith, Manager - Riccarton Park Function Centre, 027 494 0597
- Mrs Vivienne Yeki, Linwood College Administrator / family friend, 021 1859 305
Personal Qualities
- Ability to follow guidelines and instructions by supervisors
- High standards of behaviour and self-discipline
- Always cheerful, positive and even-tempered
- Caring, compassionate, empathetic, gentle and patient with others
- Positive attitude, respectful, tolerant, honest, loyal and trustworthy
- Extremely strong work ethic, consistent, a great team player and multi-tasker
- Cultural heritage in terms of maintaining respect for elders
- Cross-cultural respect towards colleagues from various backgrounds
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Wesley Care
12.2015 - 06.2023
Health Care Assistant
Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village
03.2013 - 01.2015
Wait Staff Member
Riccarton Racecourse Function Centre
08.2012 - 01.2015
Pre-Health Training Course - Pre Health-Course
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Get a Head Start - Life Skills Course
Ara Institute of Canterbury
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