Christolene Lizette Commons
Caregiver
14 Carelson,Hillside,Port Elizabeth
Summary
Diligent Caregiver 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. Experienced knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Caregiver
El Sheddai frail care
Port Elizabeth
07.2022 - Current
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
Hair and Nail Technician
Claudia Joy Beauty Parlour
Port Elizabeth
04.2015 - 12.2018
- Responded to customer requests and concerns about gel application and nail art designs.
- Maintained master appointment calendar covering all customer visits, employee schedules and special events.
- Sanitized workstation and stocked assigned workspace to facilitate general office and spa cleaning.
- Treated, prepared and maintained clients' nails on both hands and feet.
- Cleaned and sanitized tools and equipment before each client.
- Shaped and smoothed nails and extensions using tools such as files and rotary abrasive wheels.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Communicated effectively with management concerning important customer issues.
Caregiver
Cleary Estate Cheshire Home
Port Elizabeth
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
Education
No Degree -
Sanctor Senior Secondary School
Sanctor,Port Elizabeth 04.2001 -
No Degree - Beautician
Total Concept
Newton Park,Port Elizabeth 04.2001 -
No Degree - Caregiver
Hope Foundation & Famhealth Medipark
Gelvandale,Port Elizabeth 04.2001 -
Skills
Meal planning and preparation
undefinedTimeline
Caregiver
El Sheddai frail care
07.2022 - Current
Caregiver
Cleary Estate Cheshire Home
06.2018 - 08.2018
Hair and Nail Technician
Claudia Joy Beauty Parlour
04.2015 - 12.2018
No Degree -
Sanctor Senior Secondary School
04.2001 -
No Degree - Beautician
Total Concept
04.2001 -
No Degree - Caregiver
Hope Foundation & Famhealth Medipark
04.2001 -
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