Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Personal Information
Leadership And Community Involvement
Hobbies and Interests
Certification
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Litiana Adikalou Yabakivou

Curlewis,VICTORIA

Summary

Experienced caregiver with a genuine heart for the aging generation. Displayed honor, respect, skills, support, and values throughout my experiences in the community, at a Rest home, and with various Agencies in Wellington since 2000. Committed to being heart-centered and client-directed. Firm belief in honoring, respecting, and treating aging individuals with dignity. Dedicated to maintaining their independence and promoting healthy and active aging. Reliable, with strong people skills and a commitment to giving 100% effort. Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team or unsupervised. Skilled support worker prepared for a role in personal assistance. Compassionate care provider who can manage daily tasks and ensure clients' well-being. Focused on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results. Strong in communication, problem-solving, and empathy. Personable and compassionate approach with strong interpersonal skills. Well-versed in basic healthcare practices and proficient in providing daily living support and companionship. Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals through attentive and empathetic care.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Ryman Healthcare
11.2023 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
  • Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.

Caregiver

Churtonleigh Resthome
01.2007 - 12.2023
  • Personal cares for residents as well as feeding
  • Transfer, hoisting and assisting with moving residents around
  • Showering and dressing
  • Keeping company – talking and assisting with personal needs
  • Cleaning residents room, emptying rubbish and making sure rooms are tidy
  • Washing dishes and setting trolleys for meals, collecting dirty dishes
  • Serving morning and afternoon tea
  • Assist in the kitchen
  • Emptying rubbish bin and mopping floor daily
  • Preparing, cooking and serving meals for residents including baking for morning and afternoon tea
  • Monitoring and maintaining food and safety standards in the kitchen
  • Night duty includes washing and folding as well as ironing clothes
  • Changing and monitoring residents during the night, attend to bells
  • Casual Kitchen hand, Cleaner, Laundry worker as well as relieving Cook

Caregiver

Raelene Boyle
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Personal cares for residents as well as feeding
  • Transfer, hoisting and assisting with moving residents around
  • Showering and dressing
  • Keeping company – talking and assisting with personal needs
  • Cleaning residents room, emptying rubbish and making sure rooms are tidy
  • Washing dishes and setting trolleys for meals, collecting dirty dishes
  • Serving morning and afternoon tea


  • Preparing, cooking and serving meals for residents including baking for morning and afternoon tea
  • Monitoring and maintaining food and safety standards in the kitchen
  • Night duty includes washing and folding as well as ironing clothes
  • Changing and monitoring residents during the night, attend to bells

Caregiver

Raelene Boyle
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Personal cares for residents as well as feeding
  • Transfer, hoisting and assisting with moving residents around
  • Showering and dressing
  • Keeping company – talking and assisting with personal needs
  • Cleaning residents room, emptying rubbish and making sure rooms are tidy
  • Washing dishes and setting trolleys for meals, collecting dirty dishes
  • Serving morning and afternoon tea


  • Preparing, cooking and serving meals for residents including baking for morning and afternoon tea
  • Monitoring and maintaining food and safety standards in the kitchen
  • Night duty includes washing and folding as well as ironing clothes
  • Changing and monitoring residents during the night, attend to bells

Caregiver

Raelene Boyle
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Personal cares for residents as well as feeding
  • Transfer, hoisting and assisting with moving residents around
  • Showering and dressing
  • Keeping company – talking and assisting with personal needs
  • Cleaning residents room, emptying rubbish and making sure rooms are tidy
  • Washing dishes and setting trolleys for meals, collecting dirty dishes
  • Serving morning and afternoon tea


  • Preparing, cooking and serving meals for residents including baking for morning and afternoon tea
  • Monitoring and maintaining food and safety standards in the kitchen
  • Night duty includes washing and folding as well as ironing clothes
  • Changing and monitoring residents during the night, attend to bells

Caregiver

Raelene Boyle
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Personal cares for residents as well as feeding
  • Transfer, hoisting and assisting with moving residents around
  • Showering and dressing
  • Keeping company – talking and assisting with personal needs
  • Cleaning residents room, emptying rubbish and making sure rooms are tidy
  • Washing dishes and setting trolleys for meals, collecting dirty dishes
  • Serving morning and afternoon tea


  • Preparing, cooking and serving meals for residents including baking for morning and afternoon tea
  • Monitoring and maintaining food and safety standards in the kitchen
  • Night duty includes washing and folding as well as ironing clothes
  • Changing and monitoring residents during the night, attend to bells

Caregiver

Malvina Major Retirement Village
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Personal cares for residents as well as feeding
  • Transfer, hoisting and assisting with moving residents around
  • Showering and dressing
  • Keeping company – talking and assisting with personal needs
  • Cleaning residents room, emptying rubbish and making sure rooms are tidy
  • Washing dishes and setting trolleys for meals, collecting dirty dishes
  • Serving morning and afternoon tea
  • Assist in the kitchen
  • Emptying rubbish bin and mopping floor daily
  • Preparing, cooking and serving meals for residents including baking for morning and afternoon tea
  • Monitoring and maintaining food and safety standards in the kitchen
  • Night duty includes washing and folding as well as ironing clothes
  • Changing and monitoring residents during the night, attend to bells

Caregiver

Nightingale Agency
01.2011 - 12.2012
  • Personal cares for residents as well as feeding
  • Transfer, hoisting and assisting with moving residents around
  • Showering and dressing
  • Keeping company – talking and assisting with personal needs
  • Cleaning residents room, emptying rubbish and making sure rooms are tidy
  • Washing dishes and setting trolleys for meals, collecting dirty dishes
  • Serving morning and afternoon tea
  • Assist in the kitchen
  • Emptying rubbish bin and mopping floor daily
  • Preparing, cooking and serving meals for residents including baking for morning and afternoon tea
  • Monitoring and maintaining food and safety standards in the kitchen
  • Night duty includes washing and folding as well as ironing clothes
  • Changing and monitoring residents during the night, attend to bells

Homecare worker

Healthcare New Zealand
01.2001 - 12.2004
  • Showering and changing and personal cares
  • House cleaning, mopping, washing and ironing clothes
  • Preparing meals and help feeding if needed
  • Give medication if required
  • Toileting and assisting with transfer and mobility

Acting Senior Education Officer

Ministry of Education, Fiji
01.1994 - 12.1994
  • Overall supervision and implementation of Computer Studies Curriculum in schools in Fiji
  • Developed curriculum for Computer Studies in Fiji
  • Visited schools for approval and moderation
  • Developed curriculum, conducted workshops and training for Teachers of Computer Studies
  • National Examination Panel and marker for Computer Studies

Assistant Teacher

01.1983 - 12.1983
  • Teaching Home Economics in secondary schools in Fiji

Education

Masters of Education - Second Class Honours

University of Waikato
01.2012

Ace Dementia Programme -

Health Education Trust
01.2012

Ace Advanced Programme -

Health Education Trust
01.2012

Bachelor of Education - Educational Computing

Curtin University of Technology
Perth, Western Australia
01.1994

Diploma in Education - Home Economics

University of the South Pacific
01.1983

Skills

  • Hardworking
  • Reliable
  • Trustworthy
  • Friendly
  • Adaptable
  • Compassion
  • Flexible
  • Understanding
  • Patience
  • Good listening skills
  • Knowledgeable
  • Safety practices
  • Hoist experience
  • Manual handling skills

Accomplishments

  • 01/01/12, Completed Level Three National Certificate in Health, Disability and Aged Support
  • 01/01/96, Awarded a New Zealand Post Graduate Scholarship at the University of Waikato
  • 01/01/90, Awarded a Equity and Merit Scholarship for Studies at Curtin University Western Australia

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 01/22/61

Leadership And Community Involvement

  • Fijian Representative in the Bridging the Gap Initiative in Porirua
  • Worked with Achievement Porirua to promote Education in the Fijian Community
  • Translated information for Fijian Community
  • Organised and Chaired meetings for Fijian Community Education Team
  • Mentoring young Fijian Students at University as well as Colleges
  • Role model to the Fijian Community in terms of Educational Achievement in Porirua
  • Porirua Fijian Community Leadership Role with husband
  • Conducted meetings, provided support and advice to our people
  • Support Tour Groups from Fiji and organize Educational Tours around New Zealand
  • Provide advice to families back in Fiji with regards to issues in Schooling in New Zealand
  • Part of Victoria University mentoring program for Pasifika students in Porirua
  • Providing support and advice in terms of education for recently migrated families as well those here on Work Permit
  • Organising Health Promotion Workshop for our Fijian Community
  • Provide Professional advice for migration, Teacher Registration and Qualification Assessment
  • Working on Fijian Community Language Project with MPIA

Hobbies and Interests

  • Play social netball
  • Meeting people
  • Traveling
  • Cooking
  • Gardening
  • Watching any sports
  • Helping the aged as well as the disabled and less fortunate members of society
  • Mentoring young people

Certification

  • First Aid Certification
  • CPR/AED Certification

Interests

  • Cooking
  • Crafting and DIY Projects
  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • Gardening
  • Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
  • Music
  • Documenting and sharing travel experiences
  • Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
  • Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
  • I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
  • I like trying new recipes and food trends

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Ryman Healthcare
11.2023 - Current

Caregiver

Raelene Boyle
08.2023 - 11.2023

Caregiver

Raelene Boyle
08.2023 - 11.2023

Caregiver

Raelene Boyle
08.2023 - 11.2023

Caregiver

Raelene Boyle
08.2023 - 11.2023

Caregiver

Malvina Major Retirement Village
01.2023 - 07.2023

Caregiver

Nightingale Agency
01.2011 - 12.2012

Caregiver

Churtonleigh Resthome
01.2007 - 12.2023

Homecare worker

Healthcare New Zealand
01.2001 - 12.2004

Acting Senior Education Officer

Ministry of Education, Fiji
01.1994 - 12.1994

Assistant Teacher

01.1983 - 12.1983

Ace Dementia Programme -

Health Education Trust

Ace Advanced Programme -

Health Education Trust

Bachelor of Education - Educational Computing

Curtin University of Technology

Diploma in Education - Home Economics

University of the South Pacific

Masters of Education - Second Class Honours

University of Waikato

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