Sukhmeet Kaur
Senior Healthcare Assistant with over five years of experience in aged care and dementia support
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About
Compassionate and dedicated Senior Healthcare Assistant with over five years of experience in aged care and dementia support within New Zealand healthcare settings. Currently working at Bruce McLaren Retirement Village, Auckland, with extensive experience in medication assistance, dementia care, infection control, personal care, and supporting residents' independence and wellbeing. Holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from India and an NZQA Level 7 qualification assessment.
Strong communication, teamwork, and patient care skills with the ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
Experience
Senior Healthcare Assistant – Special Care Unit (Dementia) - Bruce McLaren Retirement Village - Howick, Auckland
(2024-06)
Provide high-quality dementia and aged care support to residents.
- Assist with medication administration and monitor residents' wellbeing.
- Support residents with personal care, mobility, and daily living activities.
- Maintain infection prevention and control standards.
- Promote residents' independence, dignity, and quality of life.
Senior Healthcare Assistant - Hilda Ross Retirement Village - Hamilton, New Zealand
(2020-03 - 2024-06)
Delivered compassionate care and support to elderly residents.
- Monitored vital signs and blood sugar levels (BSL).
- Assisted with mobility, hygiene care, feeding, dressing, and toileting.
- Worked collaboratively with nurses and healthcare teams to ensure resident wellbeing.
Registered Nurse - Gandhi Hospital (P) Ltd - Phagwara, Punjab, India
(2018 - 2019)
Provided nursing care and monitored patients' health conditions.
- Administered medication and maintained accurate patient records.
- Supported patients and families with compassionate care and communication.
Education
Dementia Care Course - Dementia Care (2025)
NZQA Assessment Outcome – Bachelor's Degree (2020)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (2017)
