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DEBORAH AJOKE PEDRO

DEBORAH AJOKE PEDRO

Sandton,South Africa

Summary

I am a calm, patient-focused, and compassionate health care giver with a comprehensive background with elderly patients. Expert in monitoring patients behaviour and encouraging participation in healthy activities as noted in the care plan and providing tailored patient care to meet all aspects of their nutritional, physical, health, safety, and emotional wellbeing. I am a dedicated and dependable care worker with a strong record of providing personal care and services of the highest standard. I have a deep understanding, caring and respect for the dignity of the person being cared for and always recognise their individuality.

Work history

Health Care Assistant

Netcare
Johannesburg, South Africa
05.2023 - Current

Working as a care giver and delivering the highest level of personal care in respect of the physical, mental, and personal hygiene by:


  • Assisting by providing high-quality, dedicated care to patients with disabilities and, consistently achieving individual care plan objectives.
  • Assisting the patient in everyday activities, with hygiene needs at the bedside or in the bathroom with the use of commodes, bedpans, urinal, and toilets, including washing, dressing, and providing constant safety and effective care.
  • Assisting by safely escorting patients during medical appointments or hospital visits, grocery shopping and errands.
  • Following all patient healthcare instructions and guidance plans, they are implemented without deviation.
  • Helping to prepare healthy meals and deliver feeding support to meet patient dietary needs.
  • Organising activities to build patient confidence through physical exercise, promoting positive lifestyle changes, and improved wellbeing.
  • Participating in moving or lifting patient as directed and according to correct procedures to prevent injury to all parties involved.
  • Vigilantly monitored changes in physical and mental health, reporting deterioration to senior carers for urgent attention.
  • Ensured safe, secure living conditions for service users, reducing risk and enhancing quality of life.
  • Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records.
  • Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to the manager to support clinical staff in completing health assessments.
  • Helped individual patients with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
  • Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.

Education

Higher National Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety

Melwood Institute Of Technology
Pretoria, Gauteng
01/2023 -

Diploma of Higher Education - Business Management

Melwood Institute Of Technology
Pretoria, Gauteng
01/2020 - 12/2022

Skills

  • Elderly care
  • Daily Living Assistance/Activities
  • Medical Coordination
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
  • Health Assessment And Monitoring Observation
  • Physical Strength
  • Client Transportation
  • Basic Wound Care and Dressing
  • Hygienic
  • Medication Administration
  • Communication Skills
  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • First Aid Trained

Core Values/ Qualities

Calm, Patience, Dedication, Caring, Effective to communication, Attentiveness, Commitment, Courageous, Detail Oriented, always cooperative and ready to work as a team.

Trainings

St John South Africa Training Certificate (2023)

  • Home Based Care

1. The Caregiver relationship with the community and patient

2. Feeding and Nutrition

3. Assisting Patient Mobility

4. Wound Care

5. Care for the Elderly

6. Hygiene

7. Child and Baby Care


St John South Africa Training Certificate (2023)

  • First Aid Level 1 (Perform Basic Life Support and First Aid Procedures)

1. Emergency Scene Management

2. CPR- Adult (One Rescuer)

3. Shock, Unconsciousness and fainting

4.Severe Bleeding

5. Bone and Joint Injuries

6. Secondary Survey

7. Medical Condition

8. Multiple Casualty



CPD Online College UK Certificate (2023) www.cpdonline.co.uk

  • Care Certificate

1. Basic Life Support

2. Health and Safety

3. Safeguarding Vulnerable Adult/ Children

4. Awareness of Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disabilities

5. Communication

6. Privacy and Dignity

7. Fluid and Nutrition

8. Handing Information

9. Infection Prevention and Control


IELTS SELT UKVI

  • Overall Result- Pass with Merit




Timeline

Health Care Assistant

Netcare
05.2023 - Current

Higher National Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety

Melwood Institute Of Technology
01/2023 -

Diploma of Higher Education - Business Management

Melwood Institute Of Technology
01/2020 - 12/2022
DEBORAH AJOKE PEDRO