Lindah Nkoma
Pietermaritzburg
Summary
Dedicated personal support worker with five years of experience in delivering high-quality care to elderly and vulnerable clients. Proficient in assisting with daily living activities, personal hygiene, mobility support, and emotional well-being. Recognized for fostering strong client relationships while upholding dignity and adhering to aged care quality standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Assistant/ Aged Care Worker
Edendale Home Care
Pietermaritzburg
02.2022 - 05.2025
- Dementia and Alzheimer`s care
- Provided support to clients in residential and in-home settings
- Companionship and emotional support
- Followed individualized care plans and ensured safe environments
- Worked closely with families and healthcare professionals
- Medication prompting
- Light housekeeping and meal preparation
Personal Support Worker
Light House
Pietermaritzburg
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Assisted clients with daily personal care routines, ensuring comfort and privacy.
- Supported mobility and transfers using equipment such as hoists and wheelchairs.
- Monitored and recorded client health status and reported changes.
- Promoted independence and emotional well-being through active listening and engagement.
Education
Olevel -
Chemkute Secondary School
Kadoma, Zimbabwe01-2004
Skills
- Assisting with bathing, Dressing, grooming and toileting
- Helping clients move around safely or use mobility aids
- Preparing meals and assisting with feeding
- Giving medication reminders
- Manual handling and mobility assistance
- Shopping for groceries or collecting medication
- Providing companionship and emotional support
- Providing companeionship and emotional support Helping clients exercise or follow care plans and keeping records of care provided
References
- Mr Collins, Light House Home of the Aged, Supervisor, +27 78 1010 575
- Mrs Ntuli, Edendale Home Care, Supervisor, +27 33 342 5628
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Certification
- CPR,AED & First Aid
- Health and Safety for Caregiving
- Elderly care and caring for the disabled
- Caregiving skills- Dementia Care
- Diploma in Caregiving
Interests
- Running
- Travelling
- Cooking
Timeline
Care Assistant/ Aged Care Worker
Edendale Home Care
02.2022 - 05.2025
Personal Support Worker
Light House
01.2019 - 01.2022
Olevel -
Chemkute Secondary School