Care Assistant Personal
Resume:
Melisa Nyoni Care Assistant
Johannesburg, South Africa
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Personal Statement
A dedicated and well-seasoned health care assistant with extensive background in care work for children and geriatrics. A job well sustained by strong professional and academic background. Furthermore, with great knowledge of dealing with patients with condition such as physical, mental and learning disabilities, stroke, dementia, autism, epilepsy, high blood pressure and arthritis.
These skills are underpinned by the concepts of confidentiality and dignity there by enhancing a lasting relationship with patients. Skills and Attributes
• Compassionate and kind communication with patients
• Ability to follow instructions and support the healthcare team
• An acute awareness of the importance of privacy and confidentiality
• Good observation skills
• Fluent in English
• Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel)
• Communication skills
• Monitoring vital signs and changes
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)+ first aid
• Medical terminology
• Multitasker
• Dementia and Alzheimer care
• Administration of medicine
Work Experience
June 2022 – Present Binga District Hospital Care Assistant Provided care for all patients with different needs. Assisted with personal care functions including bathroom, bathing, grooming dressing and eating
Responsibilities
• Checking vital signs including weight, blood pressure, pulse and temperature
• Providing care for a renal patient
• Providing personal care, companionship and transportation needs
• Managing bed to chair transfers and bed turns for 50% of the time
• Encouraging patient to take daily rehabilitation exercises
• Performing cleaning duties including damp dusting
• Developing the ability to listen to the person behind the disability
• Served meals and feeding patient in line with the physician’s dietary plans
• Assisting over 6 patients with hygiene and exercises including bathing, grooming and dressing Assisting patients with oral care
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• Changing linen across all sickrooms
• Supporting healthcare colleagues with all aspects of patient care
• Monitoring patient schedules including escort to dialysis sessions
• Communicating with patient’s relatives and workmates
• Toileting and helping to move around
• Documenting patient’s records
Achievements
• Significantly improved patient family ties by involving other family members
• Executed 5+ household chores such as sweeping, dishes and laundry
• Increased patient response to dementia care plans by 50%
• Received 80 % positive feedback from family members for caring attitude
• Achieving high standards of hygiene health and safety to 100%, with zero incidents
Feb 2017 – Dec 2018 Live In Care Private Care Giver The primary focus was to provide support to a terminally ill female patients with all aspects of personal care including dressing, undressing, washing, oral hygiene, and using the toilet
Responsibilities
• Offered professional care and companionship by maintaining a positive relationship
• Ensured that medications were taken at scheduled times
• Checked vital signs including weight, blood pressure, pulse and temperature
• Assisted with in-home care, focusing on daily needs, homemaking, cooking, transportation and supplementary therapy
• Cooked meals and assisted patient with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition
• Provided the patient with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles
• Built relationships and trust with client.
• Accurately documented and interpret valuable information regarding client care
• Monitored patient overall health and well-being and noted significant changes
• Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive information in professional manner
• Reported any significant information or changes in the patient condition to the doctor
Achievements
• Implemented a core progress monitoring system which proved to be 50% efficient than the previous one • Received 100% ratings on punctuality
• Increased patient response to special needs care plans by 50% Other Work Experience
2019 - 2020 Binga District Hospital Voluntary Care Giver March 2023 – August 2023 Mpilo Central Hospital Care Assistant Education and Qualifications
2022 Kapeto Certificate in Elderly Care and Caring for Disabled 2022 Tech Savvy International College Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality 2019 Ocean Bird Foundation International Home Certificate in Nursing 2016 Hwange Government School Ordinary Level Passes English Proficiency: British IELTS UKVI
Valid International Police Clearance
Valid International Driver’s License Class 4
Valid International Medical Checks (Tuberculosis Test) Covid -19 Vaccination Certificate
References are available upon request
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