Assistant Funeral Director

Davis Funeral Homes

November 2014 to Actually working here

I have had two days work experience and have been listed as a casual worker.
I am very interested in learning more about this position and would like to become a funeral director. I would also like to learn to embalm. It is a position in which you can help people when they need it the most and have really enjoyed my introduction to this industry

Student

Open Polytechnic New Zealand

July 2013 to Actually working here

Completed a diploma in communication with a B average. Now studying to wards a Bachelor of Applied Science with a double major in communication and psychology

Student

Unemployed at present time

July 2013 to Actually working here

Senior Phlebotomy Technician

Diagnostic Medlab

September 2010 to November 2013

Collecting samples from patients working in a team collection room with two others.

Senior Phlebotomy Trainer

Diagnostic Medlab

January 2008 to November 2010

Teaching phlebotomists different blood collection techniques, collection of mycology specimens, child venepuncture & capillary collections. Did stocktaking, weekly stores ordered, picking up specimens from doctors, checking & trouble shooting any errors on labelling or forms. Data entry & labelling of all specimens collected in the room. Drug testing-urines including reading of urine temperatures for freshness. Ran a solo collection room at the same time as teaching trainees.

Senior Phlebotomist

Diagnostic Medlab

September 1995 to November 2013

Worked as a phlebotomist for 18 years. three of those years I was a senior phlebotomy trainer where I taught staff from week two to week six blood collection in all methods including capillary, specimen collection for mycology, urine, faeces etc. I worked in solo and team rooms where time management was crucial as well as the ability to stay calm under pressure.
I was made redundant when the company lost the contract.

Phlebotomy technician

Diagnostic Medlab

September 1995 to January 2008

Greeting patients checking patient details, data entry, collection of samples. Picking up specimens from the doctors, checking labels & bar coding specimens. Communicating with medical staff & delivering stores to drs, ordering stores weekly for the collection room, daily disinfecting surfaces and cleaning. Worked in solo and team rooms. Time management was paramount.

Studying towards a Bachelor of Applied Science with a double major in communication and psych

July 2013 to Currently studying

Diploma in Communication

July 2008 to October 2014

Completed diploma in communication & begun a BAS with a double major in communication and psych

2008 to 2014

3 years secondary education

1970 to 1972

Career Goals

I enjoy caring for people and working with people in the health sector. My aim now is to become a qualified funeral director as this is a field I am very interested in and it is also a very caring role where a feel for people is necessary. My current study in communication and psychology is aimed for this position. With a nursing background I find little phases me. I am prepared to travel to Hamilton to have a chance of employment

Industries of interest

Other

Areas of interest

Availability to travel and work outside the city

Yes

Interests and hobbies

I assess football (soccer) referees and write reports on their performance to enhance their level of refereeing. I enjoy gardening, studying, cross stitch, knitting and reading a good mystery novel