JOSEPHINE CHIRIMHANZI
Harare
Summary
Experienced Healthcare Assistant focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Healthcare Assistant
Batanai Old People's Home(Frail Care Ward)
11.2021 - Current
- Aided patients with walking and limb exercises to improve strength and balance.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets, and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs.
Voluntary Caregiver
Retire At Home
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
Private Caregiver
Private Patient(Chronic Condition)
07.2016 - 01.2021
- Planned healthy meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Guided patient to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patient by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Education
FIRST AID - Elderly Care Assistant
Florence Academy
United Kingdom06.2023
SPECIAL NEEDS FOR ADULT CARE -
Chilton And Placement
South Africa 2021
ELDERLY CARE CERTIFICATE - Medical Assisting
Chilton Training And Placement
South Africa 06.2021
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA-GCE - Mathematics. Food And Nutrition. English. Commerc.
Seke 1 High School
Zimbabwe 1995
Skills
- First Aid and CPR
- Wound Care
- Manual handling
- Patient Assessments
- Feeding assistance expert
- Responding to emergencies
- Chronic disease management
- Wound care specialist
- Medical office administration
- Tube feedings and medications familiarity
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Measuring bodily fluids
Timeline
Healthcare Assistant
Batanai Old People's Home(Frail Care Ward)
11.2021 - Current
Voluntary Caregiver
Retire At Home
04.2021 - 06.2021
Private Caregiver
Private Patient(Chronic Condition)
07.2016 - 01.2021
FIRST AID - Elderly Care Assistant
Florence Academy
SPECIAL NEEDS FOR ADULT CARE -
Chilton And Placement
ELDERLY CARE CERTIFICATE - Medical Assisting
Chilton Training And Placement
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA-GCE - Mathematics. Food And Nutrition. English. Commerc.
Seke 1 High School
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