Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
Languages
References
Timeline
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Calvin Mey

Calvin Mey

Private Healthcare Assistant / Carer

Summary

I am an enthusiastic and self-motivated professional recognized for my reliability and strong work ethic. As a mature team player, I thrive in challenging situations and demonstrate adaptability in dynamic environments. My ability to collaborate effectively in a team, coupled with my initiative to successfully tackle tasks independently, sets me apart. I excel under pressure and consistently meet strict deadlines, ensuring high-quality results. Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Private Caregiver

Gentle Hearts Home Care
05.2024 - Current
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to healthcare providers promptly.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Managed patient medications, ensuring accurate dosages and timely administration.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.

Surgical Sales Representative/ Product Specialist

Neovantis
1 2024 - 5 2024
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Effectively negotiated contracts with hospitals and clinics, securing profitable deals that met both parties'' needs.
  • Provided valuable feedback to product development teams, contributing to improvements in existing product lines and informing future innovations.
  • ▪ Proficient in Orthopedic and Spine surgical procedures, with a focus on Rhizotomies, Orthopedic Trauma, Spine Surgery, and General Orthopedic Surgery.
  • ▪ Skilled in conducting precise consignment counts to ensure inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.

Theatre administrator/Personal Assistant

Lenmed Ethekwini hospital and heart centre
08.2022 - 12.2023
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
  • Managed office inventory levels, ensuring adequate supplies were available while minimizing waste and unnecessary spending.

▪ Efficiently captured Surgical Safety Checklists to enhance patient safety protocols.

▪ Accurately documented surgical procedures in SAP and Bluebird for streamlined data management.

▪ Organized Highcare/ICU bed bookings to ensure optimal patient flow and resource allocation.

▪ Responded promptly to doctors' complaints, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.

▪ Managed theatre stock ordering to maintain essential supplies and minimize disruptions.

▪ Logged incidents on Atajo and initiated alerts for timely issue resolution.

▪ Assisted in theatre by serving as a runner, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.

▪ Supported Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy procedures in the GI Theatre, facilitating high-quality patient care.

▪ Skillfully mixed cytotoxic drugs, adhering to strict safety protocols. ▪ Conducted precise consignment counts to ensure inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.

▪ Prepared and scheduled meetings, while managing confidential documentation with discretion.

▪ Efficiently scheduled staff using Kronos, optimizing workforce management.

▪ Uploaded comprehensive data to enhance health and safety checklist compliance.

Healthcare Assistant ICU

Lenmed Ethekwini hospital and heart centre
04.2022 - 08.2022

▪ Provided compassionate care to ICU patients, ensuring their comfort and safety at all times.

▪ Delivered essential bed bathing, feeding, and dressing support to promote patient dignity and hygiene.

▪ Accompanied patients to doctor appointments, facilitating seamless continuity of care.

▪ Administered wound care and oxygen therapy, enhancing recovery outcomes.

▪ Engaged patients through effective communication and companionship, fostering a supportive environment.

▪ Assisted with the protocols and procedures related to deceased patients, upholding professionalism and respect.Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.

  • Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.

Administration Assistant / Personal Assistant

Global Christian Academy
02.2019 - 03.2022
  • ▪ Demonstrated exceptional flexibility and adaptability while developing efficient organizational systems. ▪ Introduced innovative strategies for streamlining organizational processes. ▪ Effectively coordinated and scheduled company meetings, appointments, interviews, and DOE inspections, ensuring optimal time management.
  • ▪ Utilized strong problem-solving skills to facilitate timely project completion across multiple departments.
  • ▪ Skillfully managed schedules for the Principal and Head of Department, maximizing productivity.
  • ▪ Responded to email communications promptly, ensuring effective information flow.
  • ▪ Proficiently utilized Edu-Admin, Microsoft Office, Prime Timetable, and SASAMS for administrative efficiency.
  • ▪ Served as a capable relief teacher for Grades 4-7, teaching subjects such as Afrikaans, Natural Sciences, Creative Arts, and Technology.Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing timely and professional responses to inquiries via phone, email, or in-person visits.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Enhanced executives' public image, coordinated logistics for public speaking engagements and press interviews.

Education

High School Diploma -

John Ross College
Richards Bay, South Africa
04.2015 - 12.2018

Certificate - Phlebotomy

Alison / Online Course
02.2019 - 10.2021

Certificate - Professional Healthcare Assistant - ICU Trained

South African Academy Of Health
Durban, South Africa
03.2022 - 07.2022

National Certificate - Forensic Science

Forensics4Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
02.2020 - 07.2022

Skills

Computer Literate

Personal Information

Driving License: Driving license category Code 08

Languages

English
Afrikaans

References

  • Alice Wehenke, Global Christian Acadmey, gca.finance@gmail.com, +27 81 474 2599
  • Prenisha Mari, Neovantis, prenisha.mari@gmail.com, +27 69 898 2039
  • Desiree Surajballi, Lenmed Ethekwini hospital and heart centre, DesireeS@ehhc.co.za, +27 79 500 6810
  • Nozipho Mtshali, Lenmed Ethekwini hospital and heart centre, NoziphoM@ehhc.co.za, +27 71 383 1729

Timeline

Private Caregiver

Gentle Hearts Home Care
05.2024 - Current

Theatre administrator/Personal Assistant

Lenmed Ethekwini hospital and heart centre
08.2022 - 12.2023

Healthcare Assistant ICU

Lenmed Ethekwini hospital and heart centre
04.2022 - 08.2022

Certificate - Professional Healthcare Assistant - ICU Trained

South African Academy Of Health
03.2022 - 07.2022

National Certificate - Forensic Science

Forensics4Africa
02.2020 - 07.2022

Certificate - Phlebotomy

Alison / Online Course
02.2019 - 10.2021

Administration Assistant / Personal Assistant

Global Christian Academy
02.2019 - 03.2022

High School Diploma -

John Ross College
04.2015 - 12.2018

Surgical Sales Representative/ Product Specialist

Neovantis
1 2024 - 5 2024
Calvin MeyPrivate Healthcare Assistant / Carer