MINA RAI LAMA
64 Fairfax Crescent, Pyespa,NewZealand
Summary
Compassionate and motivated healthcare professional with a strong foundation in Community Medical Assistance (equivalent to NZ Healthcare Assistant Level 2), pharmacy operations, and hands-on family caregiving experience.
Highly dedicated to supporting elderly and vulnerable individuals with dignity, empathy, and professionalism.
Seeking a Healthcare Assistant role where I can utilise my clinical skills, patient-care knowledge, and strong work ethic to build a long-term career in New Zealand’s healthcare sector.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grocery Assistant
Pak n Save Tauriko
Tauranga, New Zealand
07.2023 - Current
- As a Grocery assistant my job is to work with high performing Grocery team at PaknSave Tauriko, Tauranga. I am responsible for ensuring a full offering of dry good and general merchandise products are available for our customers in a safe and timely manner. It is varied and busy role where closely with Grocery Manager and other team members to have the store ready for opening at 8 AM.
- Identifying picking needs from pick face and ensuring stock is available for customers all time.
- Thinking Health and Safety all time
Pharmacist (Self Employed)
Iksha Pharmacy
Kathmandu, Nepal
09.2016 - 10.2022
- Established and managed a successful community pharmacy, ensuring compliance with all state and deferral regulations.
- Ensured the highest standard of patient care, offering medication counseling, prescription filling and immunization services.
- Managed a team of pharmacy staff, providing leadership and training.
- Developed and maintained relationships with healthcare providers and suppliers, fostering collaboration and enhancing customer services.
Education
Pre Diploma : Community Medical Assistance (CMA)
Equivalent To: NZ Health Care Assistant Level - 2
Pokhara, NepalSkills
- Personal Care & Support
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Wound Dressing & Medication Assistance
- Empathy & Compassion
- Patient-Centred Care
- Team Collaboration
- Documentation & Record Keeping
- Time Management
- Infection Control
- Customer Service
RELEVANT HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE
Family Caregiver – Elderly Grandparents
- Assisted my grandmother and grandfather with daily personal cares including bathing, grooming, mobility support, and toileting.
- Helped manage medication routines as prescribed by their doctor.
- Prepared meals, provided hydration support, and monitored nutritional needs.
- Checked vital signs and observed changes in behaviour or health condition.
- Provided emotional companionship, safety support, and reassurance.
- Accompanied them to medical appointments and communicated with healthcare professionals.
This long-term family caregiving experience strengthened my motivation to pursue a professional Healthcare Assistant career in New Zealand.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / TRAINING
- Understanding of the completely different activities of health clinic.
- Problem solver and leadership skills
- Beauty Technician – Grade 1
- MS word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Project, and Email Internet.
Certification
- Volunteer at Free Health Checkup Treatment Clinic
- Volunteer at Sub Health Post in Free Health Checkup
- Health and Beauty Technician
VISA
- Visa status permanent resident visa.
REFERENCE
- Available upon request.
Timeline
Grocery Assistant
Pak n Save Tauriko
07.2023 - Current
Pharmacist (Self Employed)
Iksha Pharmacy
09.2016 - 10.2022
Pre Diploma : Community Medical Assistance (CMA)
Equivalent To: NZ Health Care Assistant Level - 2