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Karen Thembelihle Ndiweni

Karen Thembelihle Ndiweni

Caregiver/Early Years Educator
Johannesburg 95 Albert Street Alpha House

Summary

I have a caring Home Health Aide with demonstrated experience providing quality in-home care to elderly, disabled and chronically ill individuals. Skilled in assisting with needs of diverse clientele. Healthcare professional and home companion with strong history of providing support to clients within business environments to deliver comprehensive administrative assistance. Providing knowledge of clerical tasks, project support, scheduling, time management, assignment prioritization and customer service. Quickly resolving issues, handling conflicting priorities, remaining flexible and striving to exceed organizational goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Early Years Educator

Rethabile Day Care Centre
Johannesburg
01.2022 - 02.2023
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Verified safety of children by surveying indoor and outdoor equipment and communicated concerns to director.
  • Supervised and interacted with children and planned and implemented age-appropriate activities.
  • Delivered high-quality educational environment and nurtured diverse population of preschool children.
  • Maintained health standards for food preparation, diapering and medication administration.
  • Supervised student teachers to provide objective feedback.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Assisted and supervised Number children through entire school day.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.

Caregiver/ Care Assistant

Andries Mayer Old Age Home
Johannesburg
01.2020 - 11.2021
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.

Education

NQF Level 6 - Health Caregiver

Damellin College
Midrand Johannesburg
01.2017 - 12.2017

Matric/National Certificate - Natural Sciences

Mahlasedi High School
Johannesburg City And Suburbian
01.2010 - 12.2010

NQF Level 5 - Woman Intrepreneur

Milpark Bussiness School
Newtown
01.2014 - 11.2015

Skills

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Timeline

Early Years Educator

Rethabile Day Care Centre
01.2022 - 02.2023

Caregiver/ Care Assistant

Andries Mayer Old Age Home
01.2020 - 11.2021

NQF Level 6 - Health Caregiver

Damellin College
01.2017 - 12.2017

NQF Level 5 - Woman Intrepreneur

Milpark Bussiness School
01.2014 - 11.2015

Matric/National Certificate - Natural Sciences

Mahlasedi High School
01.2010 - 12.2010

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