KENNETH KATLEGO MASHABA
Caregiving, Patient Care
Boksburg
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. Service-oriented and resourceful with in-depth clinical skills and assessment training. Support patient personal care and hygiene needs with diligent assistance. Organized in keeping supplies stocked and equipment sterilized for use. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Wisdom House
Germiston
02.2021 - 10.2022
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Managed unit training and activity schedules.
- Gathered medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Reassured patients by explaining medical practices and processes in easy-to-understand terminology.
- Coached patients and caregivers on treatment processes, hospital policies, medication hazards, specific diets and doctor advice.
- Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information to support office staff.
- Helped enhance unit operations by continuously delivering accurate, efficient care and maintaining performance objectives.
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
- Logged and filed classified documents.
- Coordinated and processed personnel files and medical records.
- Transported food trays and aided with feeding.
- Organized and distributed correspondence, memoranda and telephone messages.
- Aided physicians in wound care and patient assessments.
Care Assistant
Faithful Home
Boksburg
03.2009 - 08.2011
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Education
Certificate - Health And Safety in Caregiving
Alison Academy
01.2023 - 06.2023
Diploma - Nursing And Patient Care
Alison Academy
04.2021 - 05.2023
Skills
Interdepartmental collaboration
undefinedWork Availability
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Quote
The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom.
William Blake
Timeline
Certificate - Health And Safety in Caregiving
Alison Academy
01.2023 - 06.2023
Diploma - Nursing And Patient Care
Alison Academy
04.2021 - 05.2023
Patient Care Assistant
Wisdom House
02.2021 - 10.2022
Care Assistant
Faithful Home
03.2009 - 08.2011
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