Caroline Zinyowera
Polokwane ,Limpopo
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in dignity preservation and diabetes care understanding, committed to enhancing the quality of life for seniors. Skilled in safe patient handling training and assisted living operations, ensuring a comforting presence and sensitivity awareness in all interactions. Proficient in guiding senior exercise programmes, aiming to promote health and well-being in assisted living environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Caregiver - Volunteer
Martha Hofmeyer Tehuis
Polokwane , South Africa
2025.01 - Current
- Monitored vital signs regularly for early detection of health issues.
- Managed housekeeping tasks to provide a safe home environment.
- Offered emotional support during difficult times, fostering resilience and positivity.
- Maintained a clean environment to promote patient hygiene.
- Prepared healthy meals daily; promoted good nutrition habits among patients.
- Adapted care plans to meet individual needs, enhancing comfort level of patients.
Care assistant
Macadamia Old Age Home
Polokwane, SouthAfrica
2024.01 - 2024.12
- Facilitated smooth communication between patients and medical staff, fostering understanding and trust.
- Delivered excellent customer service by addressing concerns of patients' families.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, ensuring safety of all residents.
- Aid in mobility exercises which resulted in improved physical strength among elderly residents.
- Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of every resident's progress over time.
Childcare assistant
Samaritan Centre
POLOKWANE EXT 76, South Africa
2023.01 - 2023.12
- Prepared craft materials encouraging creativity among children.
- Handled emergency situations calmly taking appropriate action swiftly.
- Fostered a safe and stimulating environment by observing children's behaviour and organising age-appropriate activities.
- Kept accurate records of each child's day-to-day activities, health updates or behavioural concerns.
Education
Certificate in Accountancy - Accounting
Chinhoyi Technical College
Zimbabwe 2001.01 - 2001.12
Diploma in Caregiving -
Alison
2025.04 - 2025.04
Certificate - Supporting Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Illness
Alison
2025.05 - 2025.05
Skills
- Dignity preservation
- Diabetes care understanding
- Safe patient handling training
- Assisted living operations
- Sensitivity awareness
- Senior exercise guiding
- Comforting presence
Certification
IELTS General 6.5
Police Clearance
TB Test
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certificate - Supporting Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Illness
Alison
2025.05 - 2025.05
Diploma in Caregiving -
Alison
2025.04 - 2025.04
Caregiver - Volunteer
Martha Hofmeyer Tehuis
2025.01 - Current
Care assistant
Macadamia Old Age Home
2024.01 - 2024.12
Childcare assistant
Samaritan Centre
2023.01 - 2023.12
Certificate in Accountancy - Accounting
Chinhoyi Technical College
2001.01 - 2001.12