Emma Tyson
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Compassionate Health Care Assistant with background in providing quality patient care, including assistance with daily living activities and medical support tasks. Highlight strengths in patient communication, health education, and maintaining a safe environment for patients. Demonstrated impact in previous roles through effective teamwork, uplifting patient morale, and streamlining office procedures for efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Mananatha Aged care
Kallangur, North Lakes
02.2023 - Current
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
Health Care Assistant
Horowhenua Masonic Village
Levin, New Zealand
02.2021 - 01.2022
- I have worked morning, afternoon and night shifts which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner served, assisting elderly care and personals, progress notes, filing and other forms of reports written, i used all form of equipment when required, preparing ensures/fortsips
- Assisted with cleaning of rooms between patients; restocked supplies as needed.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
Health Care Assistant
Masonic Court Resthome
Palmerston North, New Zealand
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted nursing staff in providing basic patient care, such as taking vital signs and administering medications.
- Observed patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reported any changes to supervisor or nurse on duty.
- Participated in educational opportunities related to health care assistant duties.
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
Health Care Assistant
Wharerangi Rest home
Taupo, New Zealand
06.2015 - 12.2018
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Actively participated in team meetings discussing patient cases and best practices.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests in a timely manner.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted with cleaning of rooms between patients; restocked supplies as needed.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted nursing staff in providing basic patient care, such as taking vital signs and administering medications.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Havelock High School
Havelock North, Hawkes Bay, New ZealandSkills
- Patient evaluations
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient hygiene management
- Transport patients
- Conducting intakes
- Symptom documentation
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Mobility assistance
- Adaptability
- Activities of daily living ADL support
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Mananatha Aged care
02.2023 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Horowhenua Masonic Village
02.2021 - 01.2022
Health Care Assistant
Masonic Court Resthome
01.2019 - 01.2020
Health Care Assistant
Wharerangi Rest home
06.2015 - 12.2018
Some College (No Degree) -
Havelock High School
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