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.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Assistant
Exclusive Medical Agency
Johannesburg
08.2023 - Current
Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Care Assistant Intern
Little Eden Society Edenvale
Johannesburg
07.2022 - 08.2022
Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Interacted with residents in a cheerful and emphatic manner.
Established good relationships with residents and their families.
Assisted in providing personal care of 22 children with profound intellectual and physical disabilities.
Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Care Assistant Intern
South African Red Cross Eventide Old Age Home
Johannesburg
06.2022 - 07.2022
Cultivated social interaction through reading, games and community activities.
Performed household chores to promote and maintain cleanliness, safety and livability.
Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Supervisor
Explorama Tours Courier
Johannesburg
02.2003 - 03.2020
Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
Receptionist
Delta Technologies
Johannesburg , Gauteng
03.1999 - 09.2003
Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
Resolved customer problems and complaints.
Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
Cashier
Rembrandt Spar
Johannesburg , Gauteng
07.1997 - 02.1999
Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
Receptionist
T.D.M Pyrotronics System
Johannesburg , Gauteng
03.1995 - 06.1997
Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
Education
Health Care Worker Upskilling Course - Health Care
Exclusive Medical Agency
Centurion, South Africa
08.2023 - 08.2023
CPR, AED And FIRST AID - Health Care
Alison Academy
Online
03.2023 - 03.2023
Advanced Care Giver Course - Health Care
GemMeg Education And Training Centre
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2022 - 09.2022
Skills
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Quote
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Bill Gates
Timeline
Health Care Worker Upskilling Course - Health Care
Exclusive Medical Agency
08.2023 - 08.2023
Care Assistant
Exclusive Medical Agency
08.2023 - Current
CPR, AED And FIRST AID - Health Care
Alison Academy
03.2023 - 03.2023
Care Assistant Intern
Little Eden Society Edenvale
07.2022 - 08.2022
Care Assistant Intern
South African Red Cross Eventide Old Age Home
06.2022 - 07.2022
Advanced Care Giver Course - Health Care
GemMeg Education And Training Centre
04.2022 - 09.2022
Supervisor
Explorama Tours Courier
02.2003 - 03.2020
Receptionist
Delta Technologies
03.1999 - 09.2003
Cashier
Rembrandt Spar
07.1997 - 02.1999
Receptionist
T.D.M Pyrotronics System
03.1995 - 06.1997
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