COMPASSION DIFALA
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT
Kempton Park
Summary
Accommodating candidate possessing patience, physical stamina and knowledge of patient care techniques and protocols. Confident and poised in interactions with individuals of all levels. Adaptive and calm individual supports physicians and nurses to facilitate quality patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Edenvale Hospital Care Centre
Edenvale
08.2022 - Current
- Assisting with taking vital signs such as temperature,pulse,respiration and blood pressure
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Assisting patients in taking medications under supervision of registered stuff
- Assisting with bed pans, making beds and cleaning surfaces.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Managed bed-to- chair transfers and bed turns for 60% of patients.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy
- Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets, and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs
- Supported needs of 18 residents under long-term care
Health Care Assistant
Precious Blood Care Home
Bulawayo
01.2019 - 07.2022
- Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse
- Supported needs of 38 residents under long term care.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy
- Participated in cleaning and maintenance of medical equipment to assist in department function and regulation compliance
- Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets, and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs
YOUTH PASTOR
RUWA CHURCH OF CHRIST
Ruwa
01.2006 - 12.2018
- Providing spiritual support and personal insight to church members and non church members
- Providing pastoral care through visitation and counseling in homes,orphanages,clinics,hospitals and correctional facilities
- Offering counseling to community and church.
- Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers.
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
- Shared valuable life experiences with youths aged 13 to 35 to promote positive self-esteem and improve social skills
INDEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANT
Private Resident
Harare
01.2015 - 09.2016
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Administering medication and keeping daily journal of medicine and food intake
- Delivering high standard of holistic care to patient to promote equality and dignity
- Handling incoming mail, bills and invoices and completing appropriate actions
- Implemented group activities(games and hobbies) that improved resident and staff engagement by 69%.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
Education
Diploma - Care Giving
Alison Accademy
United Kingdom 07.2022 - 07.2022
Elderly Care and First Aid Certificate, Chilton (2022) Elderly Care And Special Needs Certificate Chilton - Health Care
Chilton Academy
South Africa 07.2022 - 08.2022
Florence Academy Certificate (15) (2022 -
Florence Academy
Online 07.2022 - 08.2022
Certificate In Preaching - Preaching
Mutare School of Preaching
Mutare, Zimbabwe 01.2003 - 12.2005
Ordinary Level -
St Kilian's Secondary
Rusape Zimbabwe 01.1997 - 12.2000
Skills
Medical Records Managementundefined
LinkedIn URL
https://www.linkedin.com/in/compassion-difala-5545a190
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Edenvale Hospital Care Centre
08.2022 - Current
Diploma - Care Giving
Alison Accademy
07.2022 - 07.2022
Elderly Care and First Aid Certificate, Chilton (2022) Elderly Care And Special Needs Certificate Chilton - Health Care
Chilton Academy
07.2022 - 08.2022
Florence Academy Certificate (15) (2022 -
Florence Academy
07.2022 - 08.2022
Health Care Assistant
Precious Blood Care Home
01.2019 - 07.2022
INDEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANT
Private Resident
01.2015 - 09.2016
YOUTH PASTOR
RUWA CHURCH OF CHRIST
01.2006 - 12.2018
Certificate In Preaching - Preaching
Mutare School of Preaching
01.2003 - 12.2005
Ordinary Level -
St Kilian's Secondary
01.1997 - 12.2000
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