- 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
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 Australia01.1994
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
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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