Lelanie Amanda Gerber
Johannesburg,GP
Summary
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
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver Attendant
Fairlands Retirement Village
06.2022 - Current
- Improvement of patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care tailored to individual needs.
- Enhanced family satisfaction by maintaining open lines of communication and addressing concerns promptly.
- Ensured patient safety through diligent monitoring and adherence to care plans.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Administered medications accurately, contributing to overall health and well-being of patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members for optimal patient outcomes and coordinated care.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, facilitating informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times, fostering positive relationships.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient needs, adjusting care plans as necessary for improved quality of life.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home, hospital, and other care settings by coordinating services and sharing information with relevant parties.
- Managed household tasks efficiently, ensuring a clean and comfortable environment for patients.
- Implemented strategies to prevent falls and accidents in the home setting, reducing risk of injury to patients.
- Educated families on caregiving techniques, empowering them to participate in their loved one''s care effectively.
- Organized recreational activities for patients'' mental stimulation and social engagement, enhancing their quality of life.
- Supported patients in adhering to dietary requirements, preparing nutritious meals tailored to their specific needs.
- Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening to their concerns and empathizing with their experiences.
- Promoted continuity of care by updating family members on changes in the patient''s condition or treatment plan.
- Assisted patients in managing chronic conditions, helping them develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Researched and recommended community resources to meet clients' needs.
Assistant Executive Secretary
Kansai Plascon
08.2013 - 08.2021
- Enhanced executive productivity by effectively managing calendars, scheduling appointments and organizing travel arrangements.
- Streamlined office operations for increased efficiency with regular maintenance of files and records.
- Assisted in preparing vital reports and presentations for successful board meetings and conferences.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by coordinating tasks among team members and monitoring progress.
- Provided excellent customer service through prompt response to inquiries from clients, vendors, and colleagues.
- Improved workflow management by creating effective filing systems and maintaining up-to-date databases.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth functioning of cross-functional initiatives and special events planning.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by providing administrative support to colleagues as needed.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information with strict adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Handled confidential information in professional manner.
- Handled scheduling for executive's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Coordinated travel arrangements and bookings for executive staff.
- Organized and updated schedules for executives.
- Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
- Managed mail and both incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, email and faxes.
- Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
- Created and managed office systems to efficiently deal with documentation.
- Coordinated events and worked on ad hoc projects.
- Handled incoming and outgoing mail, email and faxes.
- Greeted arriving visitors, determined nature and purpose of visit and directed individuals to appropriate destinations.
- Screened personal and business calls and directed to appropriate party.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Led staff and vendors in providing high level of service for owner and guests.
Education
Certificate - Health Aide
Hospice Wits
Johannesburg, South Africa03.2024
Skills
- Mobility Support
- Client Confidentiality
- Dementia Care
- Emotional Support
- Compassionate Care
- Meal Preparation
- Medical appointment coordination
- CPR certification
- Personal hygiene support
- Behavior management
- Transfer skills
- Effective communication
- Patient assistance
- Healthcare documentation
- Time management
- First aid knowledge
- Nutrition monitoring
- Problem-solving abilities
- Housekeeping tasks
- Medication administration
- Recreational activities planning
- Basic Housekeeping
- Mobility Assistance
- Progress Documentation
- Behavioral Management
- Documentation
- Daily Living Assistance
- Records Maintenance
- Dependable and Responsible
- Relationship Building
- First Aid and Safety
- Strong Ethics
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
- Nutrition Knowledge
- Supportive Companionship
- Flexible Schedule
- Multitasking and Organization
- Housekeeping
- Client Transportation
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Patient Transportation
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Appointment Scheduling
Accomplishments
I was a Fire and Safety Chairperson for a year.
Additional Information
I am compassionate, caring and willing to go the extra mile.
Certification
I am busy obtaining a Care Giver Certification.
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Caregiver Attendant
Fairlands Retirement Village
06.2022 - Current
Assistant Executive Secretary
Kansai Plascon
08.2013 - 08.2021
Certificate - Health Aide
Hospice Wits
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