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Florence Nyirongo
Care Assistant
Lusaka
Summary
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness, and household activities.
Dedicated to promoting positive patient outcomes. Looking for a reputable organization to challenge and utilize skills. Aiming to grow professionally and the same time make a significant impact on the lives of the patients.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Care Assistant
Bahusi Care Centre
Pretoria
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families throughout the caregiving process, building trust and rapport.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients through regular monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to medical staff.
- Maintained clean and organized living spaces for patients, ensuring a comfortable and sanitary environment conducive to healing.
- Enhanced patient recovery by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, documenting changes in condition or response to treatment interventions.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Volunteer Care Worker
(MHA) - Garden Village Retirement Home
Johannesburg
1 2023 - 05.2023
- Assessed patient needs and developed strategies to promote independence.
- Assisted patients with mobility, such as walking or using a wheelchair
- Kept detailed records of patient care and treatment plans to ensure continuity of care.
- Monitored and reported changes in patient's physical and mental health status.
- Monitored patient's vital signs and reported changes to medical staff Encouraged and assisted patients with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and eating
- Provided compassionate and dignified care to patients with complex medical needs, resulting in improved patient satisfaction scores
- Educated patients on the importance of following prescribed treatments, resulting in improved adherence by 35%
- Administered medications and treatments according to doctor's orders and monitored patient responses to treatment
- Developed and implemented activities to stimulate physical, mental, and emotional well-being
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly residents in a nursing home.
- Assisted with daily activities such as feeding, bathing, and mobility.
- Organized and led group activities to promote social interaction and mental stimulation.
- Communicated effectively with residents and staff to ensure a positive and caring environment.
Personal Care Assistant
Help Age Zimbabwe
Harare
06.2020 - 09.2022
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, building trust and improving overall wellbeing.
- Managed clients'' personal hygiene routines including bathing, dressing, grooming tasks alongside maintaining a respectful demeanor.
- Monitored patient health, reporting any changes or concerns to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Aided clients during transfers between beds, chairs or other positions ensuring proper body mechanics were utilized to prevent injuries.
Office Administrator
Freshtrade (Pty) Ltd
09.2015 - 05.2020
Exports Assistant
Twine & Cordage Manufacturing
11.2011 - 08.2015
Export Secretary
Proplastics (Pty) Ltd
02.2009 - 06.2011
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
EIntegrity Healthcare E-learning
E-learning 06.2023 - 07.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Home Based Care
Order of St John
Johannesburg 12.2022 - 12.2022
Some College (No Degree) - First Aid Level 1
Order of St John
Johannesburg 04.2001 - 05.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Secretarial Studies And Office Administration
Speciss College
Harare, Zimbabwe 03.2001 - 11.2002
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt Girls High School
Harare, Zimbabwe 01.1989 - 12.1992
Skills
Personal Hygiene Assistance
Mobility Assistance
Progress Documentation
First aid and safety
Elderly Care
Dependable and Responsible
Respectful and Compassionate
Time Management
Problem-Solving
Fast Learner
Progress Tracking
Details
Lusaka, Zambia, +27 723333331, fnyirongo76@gmail.com
References
- Gerda Du Toit, (MHA) - Garden Village Retirement Home, gv.matron@mha.co.za, +27 11 686 1006
- James Zindonga, Help Age Zimbabwe, jameszindonga@helpagezim.co.zw, +263 78 304 8149
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Interests
Walking
Cooking
Gardening
Swimming
Timeline
Some College (No Degree) -
EIntegrity Healthcare E-learning
06.2023 - 07.2023
Care Assistant
Bahusi Care Centre
06.2023 - 03.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Home Based Care
Order of St John
12.2022 - 12.2022
Personal Care Assistant
Help Age Zimbabwe
06.2020 - 09.2022
Office Administrator
Freshtrade (Pty) Ltd
09.2015 - 05.2020
Exports Assistant
Twine & Cordage Manufacturing
11.2011 - 08.2015
Export Secretary
Proplastics (Pty) Ltd
02.2009 - 06.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Secretarial Studies And Office Administration
Speciss College
03.2001 - 11.2002
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt Girls High School
01.1989 - 12.1992
Some College (No Degree) - First Aid Level 1
Order of St John
04.2001 - 05.2022
Volunteer Care Worker
(MHA) - Garden Village Retirement Home
1 2023 - 05.2023