JOSHUA HARRIS MURAAHI
Queenstown,TAS
Summary
Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 8 years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature. Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers 8 years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care. Helpful Patient Transporter with hands-on experience escorting patients throughout medical facilities. Patient-oriented and compassionate with strong attention to patient safety and care. Excellent bedside manner and outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Operating Theatre Ordelrys position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Orderly
Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau Health Board
06.2016 - 01.2024
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Aided patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence while ensuring safety and dignity at all times.
- Increased patient satisfaction levels by actively listening to concerns and addressing them promptly.
- Monitored patient conditions closely, reporting any changes or concerns to nursing staff immediately for appropriate intervention.
- Streamlined communication between family members and healthcare professionals regarding patient progress updates.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by promptly responding to call lights and requests for assistance.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in healthcare support roles.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients through regular sanitation of surfaces and equipment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Supported patients with mobility challenges by offering assistance with transfers, ambulation, and positioning.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily tasks, improving overall efficiency in patient care delivery.
- Promoted a healing environment for patients by managing noise levels, ensuring privacy during personal care activities, and creating welcoming room settings.
- Demonstrated respect for individual cultural beliefs/preferences when providing care to diverse populations within the hospital setting.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
- Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Helped other staff with patient transfers by moving patients between departments.
- Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.
- Responded to emergency situations to help with lifting and transporting patients.
- Collaborated with other medical staff to achieve high level of patient safety and care.
- Kept patient information and records secure by using private hospital databases and withholding information from outside sources.
- Followed sanitary and safety regulations to properly collect and dispose of medical waste.
- Supported medical staff during patient examinations in accordance with company policy.
- Collected laboratory specimens, dropped off at laboratories and picked up test results.
Education
Levels 3 & 4 - Business Administration
BEST Pacific Institute of Education Limited
Auckland, New Zealand05.2014
NZQA School Certificate - English Music Maori Mathematics, Scoohl Cert
Tangaroa College
High School1994
Skills
- Patient Transport
- Infection control standards
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Services
- Mobility Assistance
- High level of autonomy
- Emergency Response
- Information Protection
- Culturally-competent care
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Customer Service
- Patient Safety
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Lifting
- Safety Protocols
- Patient Escorting
- General Housekeeping
- Trash Collection
- Hazardous waste management
- Equipment Disinfection
- Emergency Procedures
- Equipment Cleaning and Inspection
- Specimen Transportation
- Medical Equipment Transport
- Supplies Delivery
- Equipment Transport
- Message Delivery
- Materials Recycling
Timeline
Patient Care Orderly
Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau Health Board
06.2016 - 01.2024
Levels 3 & 4 - Business Administration
BEST Pacific Institute of Education Limited
NZQA School Certificate - English Music Maori Mathematics, Scoohl Cert
Tangaroa College
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