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Melipa Louana Tooala

Middleton Grange

Summary

I am friendly, approachable, outgoing, dedicated in serving the needs of people in all areas possible. Excelling in compassionate caregiving and emotional support I am able to communicate and liaise well with colleagues and clients at all levels.

With a passionate heart I have the willingness to help to best of my ability to those who require assistance and strive for excellence in any challenge I undertake.

I enjoy connecting with people with a positive and friendly attitude who are committed to the same cause.

I have the ability to work without supervision and keep calm in times of pressure and frustration.

I am highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed, always will to go the extra mile with the ability to self direct, set priorities and use my initiative to complete tasks well and within a given time frame.

I am family orientated, always putting others before my own.

I am interested in furthering my knowledge and skills through personal development and study.

I believe I have the potential to reach my future dreams.

Dedicated and loyal, I will always serve to the best of my ability.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Support Worker /Personal Care Assistant

Solomon Dental Group
12.2024 - 01.2026

Personal support for client care and daily activities.

- personal care and mental support in all areas with client, assistance to and from daily appointments.

-Daily shopping and food preparation.

-Household duties ( laundry, stocktake, house cleaning/mopping and management)

PA -assisted with business filing, fax, email documents as requested from client.

Anything that was requested from client I would do to the best of my ability.

Support Worker

The Nest Collective
Auckland, New Zealand
07.2022 - 09.2024
  • Provided customer support by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
  • Assisted team in all areas of support and care for clients.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to improve workflow efficiency and service delivery.
  • Trained new team members on standard operating procedures and best practices.
  • Provide support and best care of clients with independent living and engaging in community with work and all areas.
  • support clients with behaviour management skills and team work support.

Unit Manager

Shortland Street TV/Production
Auckland, New Zealand
12.2016 - 12.2019
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures in TV production
  • Streamlined workflow processes to enhance efficiency and reduce operational delays.
  • Trained and mentored team members, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Managed inventory levels, utilizing tracking systems to optimize stock control.
  • provided food and set up for over 300 in TV production (cast and crew) in house and out on locations

Cafe Worker/Kitchen Hand

Calwyns Catering
South Pacific Pictures
01.2019 - 08.2019
  • Trained new employees on customer service protocols and cafe operations.
  • Managed daily inventory checks to ensure product availability and quality.
  • Prepared and served beverages while maintaining cleanliness in work area.
  • Assisted customers with menu selections, enhancing overall dining experience.

Caregiver

Malo To'oala
Auckland, NZ
01.2010 - 08.2016
  • Provided compassionate care and support to clients, enhancing their daily living activities.
  • Assisted with medication management and adherence, ensuring client health and safety.
  • Developed individualized care plans, addressing specific needs and preferences of clients.
  • Monitored client progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals for timely interventions.

Personal Trainer/Community (voluntary)

John and Fee Mann (D65, Fitness)
Auckland, New Zealand
02.2010 - 02.2014
  • Developed personalized fitness programs to meet individual client goals and needs.
  • Conducted regular fitness assessments to track client progress and adjust training plans accordingly.
  • Educated clients on proper exercise techniques to ensure safety and effectiveness during workouts.
  • Led group fitness classes, promoting community engagement and fostering a supportive environment.

Personal Support Worker

Megan Penny
Auckland, New Zealand
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Provided compassionate care to clients, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
  • Assisted clients with personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication management to enhance well-being.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans tailored to client needs.
  • Monitored client health status, reporting changes to families and medical teams for timely interventions.

Customer Co-ordinator

Housing NZ
Auckland, New Zealand
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Coordinated cross-functional communication between departments to enhance customer service efficiency.
  • Managed customer inquiries and resolved issues, ensuring satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Streamlined order processing workflows, improving turnaround time for customer requests.
  • Trained new staff on procedures and best practices for handling customer interactions.

Dental Assistant

Dr Garduen Wong
Auckland, New Zealand
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Managed patient records and ensured accurate documentation of dental procedures.
  • Assisted in chairside procedures, providing support to dentists during treatments.
  • Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
  • Prepared and sterilized dental instruments, maintaining compliance with safety protocols.

Teacher Aide

Sunnydene Special School
Auckland, New Zealand
01.1999 - 01.2006
  • Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
  • Supported classroom management, fostering a positive learning environment for students with special needs.
  • Collaborated with educational staff to adapt instructional materials and activities for accessibility.
  • Monitored student progress, providing feedback to educators on behavioural and academic development.

Education

Cert 3 And 4 Health And Fitness -

Personal Trainer
Auckland Health And Fitness

Languages

English
Full Professional

Interests

family orientated

Love spending time with my beautiful 6 year old daughter, quality time with family and friends and connecting with all people and walks of life

Travel, music, church, sports and food

Timeline

Support Worker /Personal Care Assistant

Solomon Dental Group
12.2024 - 01.2026

Support Worker

The Nest Collective
07.2022 - 09.2024

Cafe Worker/Kitchen Hand

Calwyns Catering
01.2019 - 08.2019

Unit Manager

Shortland Street TV/Production
12.2016 - 12.2019

Personal Support Worker

Megan Penny
01.2011 - 01.2013

Personal Trainer/Community (voluntary)

John and Fee Mann (D65, Fitness)
02.2010 - 02.2014

Caregiver

Malo To'oala
01.2010 - 08.2016

Customer Co-ordinator

Housing NZ
01.2008 - 01.2010

Dental Assistant

Dr Garduen Wong
01.2006 - 01.2008

Teacher Aide

Sunnydene Special School
01.1999 - 01.2006

Cert 3 And 4 Health And Fitness -

Personal Trainer
Melipa Louana Tooala