Gurpratap Singh

Compassionate and dependable caregiver with hands-on experience supporting elderly people in India, backed by medication management experience and a strong foundation in pharmacology, patient communication, and health and safety compliance. Currently completing a Master of Health Sciences in New Zealand, building on a Bachelor of Pharmacy background that included direct patient contact, medicine safety, and accurate record-keeping. Comfortable working within multidisciplinary teams, following individual care plans, and maintaining clear, timely documentation.

Genuinely passionate about supporting the elderly and keen to contribute to a warm, safe, and welcoming environment for rest home, hospital, and dementia care residents.

Front of House Staff - Shamiana Restaurant - New Zealand

(2025-06)

• Provide friendly, attentive customer service in a fast-paced environment, greeting and assisting a diverse range of customers
• Communicate clearly with customers and team members, handling queries and requests with patience and a positive attitude
• Work collaboratively within a team under time pressure, gaining valuable New Zealand workplace experience and adapting to local health and safety standards

Junior Pharmacist - Janta Medical Store - India

(2023 - 2025)

• Communicated medication instructions clearly to patients and their families, showing empathy and building trust with people needing ongoing support
• Verified batch numbers and expiry dates and followed strict storage protocols (temperature and humidity control) to prevent errors and protect client safety
• Maintained accurate, up-to-date health and inventory records, and worked within health and safety guidelines, escalating concerns appropriately

Caregiver - Care24 - Shahjahanpur, India

(2022-01 - 2023)

• Provided daily personal care and companionship to elderly clients, supporting bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility and meals while maintaining their dignity and independence
• Followed individual care plans and supported clients with medication reminders and safe medication handling, checking labels, dosages and expiry dates to prevent errors
• Communicated clearly and compassionately with elderly clients and their families, building trust and offering emotional support and reassurance
• Monitored clients' wellbeing, noticed changes in condition or behaviour, and reported concerns promptly to supervisors and family
• Maintained accurate, up-to-date daily care notes and records
• Followed health, safety and infection control practices, including safe moving and handling, to keep clients and myself safe

Master - Health Sciences - Eastern Institute of Technology (2025 - 2026)

Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) - Invertis University (2018 - 2021)

Diploma - Pharmacy (D.Pharm) - Invertis University (2016 - 2018)