Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Amanda Nkomo

Amanda Nkomo

Care Assistant
Randburg

Summary

Experienced care provider with expertise in assisting elderly, convalescents, and individuals with disabilities in their daily living activities, both in-home and within care facilities. Proficient in maintaining a well-organized and clean environment through tasks such as making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes, and preparing meals. Skilled in offering valuable guidance to families and collaborating with healthcare teams to address health concerns, ensure proper nutrition, maintain cleanliness, and manage household activities.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Caregiver

Westview Retiment Home
05.2024 - Current
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.

Caregiver

Navlakhi Family
01.2018 - 01.2024
  • Enhanced patient recovery by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.

Dental Assistant

Rand Clinic Hilbrow
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.

Education

Certificate - Elderly Caregiving

The South African Red Cross Society
South Africa
01.2024

Bachelor of Science - Course of Study ???

Johannesburg
The South African Red Cross Society
01.2021

Skills

Basic housekeeping

Elderly care

Patient care

Mobility assistance

First aid and safety

Behavioral management

Daily living assistance

Direct patient care

Dementia care

Special needs care

Disability support

Certification

Dementia and Alzheimer disease awareness

References

Available on request

Timeline

Caregiver

Westview Retiment Home
05.2024 - Current

Caregiver

Navlakhi Family
01.2018 - 01.2024

Dental Assistant

Rand Clinic Hilbrow
01.2016 - 01.2018

Certificate - Elderly Caregiving

The South African Red Cross Society

Bachelor of Science - Course of Study ???

Johannesburg
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