Charity Msimanga
Caregiver
Johannesburg
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with experience in personal care and household management. Experienced in supporting elderly clients and assisting with daily activities in residential and assisted living environments. Skilled in ensuring patient dignity, safety, and comfort while maintaining confidentiality. Proven ability to provide physical and emotional support, fostering trust and well-being.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Occasional Volunteer
Fountains Assisted Living
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Provided daily living assistance to residents, including bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Supported patients with mobility and transfers using safe manual handling techniques
- Delivered emotional support and companionship to residents, fostering trust and rapport
- Ensured adherence to strict infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment
- Assistance in physical activities
- Nutrition
- Assisting with client shopping
- Medication
- Record keeping and book logging
Domestic Helper
Lisa Dos Reis
12.2018 - 10.2024
Part Time Position
Caregiver and Domestic
12.2015 - 01.2017
- Assisted with childcare and elderly care, creating a safe and supportive environment
- Perform domestic cleaning tasks like sweeping, vacuuming, and scrubbing countertops
- Help in doing the laundry
- Care for our children
- Help to prepare meals and snacks for family members
- Venture outside of the house to run errands for us
- Assist us with other home-based tasks as needed
Occasional Role
Mochachos
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Ensured that food preparation areas are clean and hygienic
- Cleaned food preparation equipment, floors and other kitchen tools and areas
- Ordering of stock for back of house
- Record and input stock take
- Served customers efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Education
Matric Diploma Pass - undefined
Hoerskool Vorentoe
JohannesburgAdvanced Care Giver Course - Law & Ethics, Infant Care, Frail Care, Alzheimers, Parkinsons, Diabetes, Blood pressure, Heart attack Stroke, Pallative Care, Record keeping, Activities for the elderly, Nutrition, CPR-First aid
Skills
Personal hygiene and incontinence care
Safe patient handling and mobility assistance
Infection control compliance
Basic first aid and wound care
Communication and emotional support
Time management and organization
Housekeeping and meal preparation
Team player
Leadership skills
Personal motivation
Organization and time management
Good communication skills
Timeline
Occasional Volunteer
Fountains Assisted Living
09.2024 - 10.2024
Domestic Helper
Lisa Dos Reis
12.2018 - 10.2024
Part Time Position
Caregiver and Domestic
12.2015 - 01.2017
Occasional Role
Mochachos
01.2015 - 01.2017
Matric Diploma Pass - undefined
Hoerskool Vorentoe