Rutheru Ovia

Dedicated Personal Care Nursing Assistant and current Nursing student (Graduating in December of 2024) with a proven track record of providing exceptional patient care at Southern Cross Care and at Clinical Placements. Expert in vital signs monitoring and compassionate care, consistently recognized for improving patient satisfaction. Skilled in clinical documentation and staff collaboration, adept at meeting diverse patient needs with empathy and efficiency. Patient Care Nursing Assistant supports nursing staff in treatment and care of patients by assisting with daily life activities, transportation, cleanliness and performing basic nursing procedures taught during training and certification program. Identifies individual therapeutic requirements to care for personal needs, safety and comfort of patients and promotes positive physical, social and psychological environment. Practices medical asepsis, respects dignity and privacy with patient and family and maintains objectivity during patient care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Clear and effective communication skills

An ability to establish a professional relationship with participants, health practitioners and their families.

Police clearance

NDIS worker screening

Working with children check

Working with vulnerable people check

First aid/CPR certification

Manual handling certificate

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience with PEG management

Flexibility to work any hours

Valuable experience in administering IV medications (soon to be certified)