Evelyn Chidziva
Pretoria
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Domestic Helper with extensive experience at Mr. and Mrs. Danie Slabbert. Proven expertise in meal preparation and childcare management, ensuring safety compliance and fostering positive relationships. Adept at organizing living spaces and maintaining supply inventory, demonstrating strong time management and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Domestic Helper and Personal Assistant
Mr and Mrs Danie Slabbert
Pretoria
08.2019 - Current
- Sterilizing kitchen countertops and appliances after each use.
- Organizing closets and cupboards in order to maximize storage space.
- Cleaning and organizing living spaces, such as bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and other areas of the home.
- Vacuuming carpets, rugs, furniture and hardwood floors.
- Making beds with fresh linens every day before leaving the home.
- Taking out trash and recycling materials from the home on a daily basis.
- Grocery shopping for ingredients needed to cook meals.
- Keeping track of expiration dates on food items in pantries or refrigerators.
- Accompanying family members on trips outside the home when necessary.
- Ensuring that all safety protocols are followed while performing duties.
- Preparing meals for family members according to their dietary needs and preferences.
- Providing laundry services including washing, drying, folding and ironing clothes.
- Removed finger marks and smudges from doors, frames and glass partitions to enhance shine.
- Maintained and organized cleaning supplies stock.
- Laundered sheets and removed stains to restore linens to pristine condition.
- Reported maintenance concerns or repairs to appropriate supervisor for prompt remediation.
- Kept detailed records of child care tasks performed each day including feeding schedules, nap times, diaper changes.
- Read books aloud to children to help develop language skills and foster a love of reading.
- Assisted parents with special requests such as grocery shopping or errands related to childcare needs.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry, tidying up after meals or organizing toys.
- Encouraged healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals according to dietary guidelines.
- Maintained records of meals served, medications administered and other pertinent information related to child care.
- Monitored use of technology devices; ensured appropriate usage based on parental instructions.
- Developed positive relationships with the children to build trust and confidence.
- Taught basic life skills such as table manners, personal hygiene habits and social interaction skills.
- Provided discipline when necessary while maintaining a positive atmosphere.
Domestic Helper
Nwabisa Dyantis
Pretoria
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Vacuuming carpets, rugs, furniture and hardwood floors.
- Accompanying family members on trips outside the home when necessary.
- Sterilizing kitchen countertops and appliances after each use.
- Taking out trash and recycling materials from the home on a daily basis.
- Maintaining outdoor areas such as lawns or gardens by trimming hedges or mowing grass.
- Ensuring that all safety protocols are followed while performing duties.
- Washed and polished glass windows and doors to keep entryways clear and professional.
Domestic Helper
Fortuna Ibe
Pretoria
09.2012 - 06.2017
- Vacuuming carpets, rugs, furniture and hardwood floors.
- Accompanying family members on trips outside the home when necessary.
- Sterilizing kitchen countertops and appliances after each use.
- Providing laundry services including washing, drying, folding and ironing clothes.
- Assisting with pet care tasks such as feeding and walking pets.
- Cleaning and organizing living spaces, such as bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and other areas of the home.
- Taking out trash and recycling materials from the home on a daily basis.
- Providing companionship to elderly family members who may need help with everyday tasks.
- Dusting surfaces throughout the house on a regular basis.
- Keeping track of expiration dates on food items in pantries or refrigerators.
Security Officer
OK Grocer
Mabopane
01.2009 - 02.2012
- Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
- Responded to alarms and conducted investigations as required.
- Enforced access control measures in accordance with established procedures.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
General Warehouse Worker
Bata Shoe Company
Harare
01.2001 - 07.2007
- Organized warehouse space by moving materials and equipment around as needed.
- Reported any damaged items to supervisors immediately upon discovery.
- Assembled customer orders from stock and placed them on pallets or shelves for shipment.
- Cleaned up work areas at the end of each shift to maintain a safe work environment.
- Received shipments and checked for accuracy against purchase orders.
- Ensured proper handling of fragile items when receiving, storing, picking, packing, shipping and loading products into trucks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Toplight College
Harare, Zimbabwe12-1996
Primary School -
Muwungq Primary School
Harare, Zimbabwe12-1992
Primary School -
St Paul's Primary School
Harare, Zimbabwe12-1985
Skills
- Meal preparation
- Childcare management
- Household cleaning
- Safety compliance
- Grocery shopping
- Time management
- Task prioritization
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Childcare experience
- Supply inventory management
- Closet detailing
- FLUENT IN English
Hobbies
- I enjoy going to Church and watching TV
Languages
Shona
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Ndebele
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Domestic Helper and Personal Assistant
Mr and Mrs Danie Slabbert
08.2019 - Current
Domestic Helper
Nwabisa Dyantis
08.2017 - 07.2019
Domestic Helper
Fortuna Ibe
09.2012 - 06.2017
Security Officer
OK Grocer
01.2009 - 02.2012
General Warehouse Worker
Bata Shoe Company
01.2001 - 07.2007
High School Diploma -
Toplight College
Primary School -
Muwungq Primary School
Primary School -
St Paul's Primary School
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