Kudakwashe Chipoyera
Healthcare Assistant
Cape Town
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Divine Care Management
Cape Town
01.2019 - Current
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating and drinking and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Organized and maintained medication closets and first aid supplies.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Adhered to patient special diets and provided supplementary drinks under nursing staff supervision.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Aided patients with walking and limb exercises to improve strength and balance.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Followed and implemented [Type] care plans under direction of registered nurse.
- Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs.
- Participated in cleaning and maintenance of medical equipment to assist in department function and regulation compliance.
- Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for [Type] patient rooms.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Counselor
ExtraStar Solutions
Cape Town
10.2016 - 12.2018
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Developed and expanded referral system of service providers to assist clients in attaining services.
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Arranged and facilitated therapy sessions for employees
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem.
- Conducted evaluations to helpindividuals develop measurable goals.
Education
No Degree - Nursing Assistance
Alison
Online 04.2001 -
Skills
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Transporting patients
Wound care specialist
Responding to emergencies
Chronic disease management
Patient Management
Conducting intakes
Direct Patient Care
Observing responses
Recording vital signs
Medical office administration
Inpatient care
Patient-focused care
Feeding assistance expert
EMR / EHR
Medical Records Management
Documenting behaviors
Patient Assessments
Supporting personal needs
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Divine Care Management
01.2019 - Current
Counselor
ExtraStar Solutions
10.2016 - 12.2018
No Degree - Nursing Assistance
Alison
04.2001 -