Lorraine Muwanzi
Health Care Assistant
Pretoria,GP
Summary
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents,or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house tidy by making beds,doing laundry,washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition,cleanliness and household activities. Caring,organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Remains updated on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Compassionate nature provides families with peace of mind while offering ambulation and personal assistance to meet diverse patient needs. Works consistently in a person centered way to enable patients to live their best lives independently.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Eden Care Centre
Pretoria, Gauteng
06.2022 - 10.2022
- 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.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Adhered to patient special diets and provided supplementary drinks under nursing staff supervision.
- Checked vital signs and assisted nursing staff when possible.
Caregiver
Private Home
Pretoria, Gauteng
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
In Home Senior Caregiver
Private Residence
Pretoria, Gauteng
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
Education
Advanced Caregiver Skills Certificate
Primadee Nursing School
Pretoria 05.2022 - 12.2022
ABET - Abet Level 4
GETC ABET
Kammeldrift AET 01.2014 - 12.2014
High School Diploma -
Warren Park High School
Harare, Zimbabwe 01.2001 - 12.2004
Skills
Patient Management
undefinedTimeline
Health Care Assistant
Eden Care Centre
06.2022 - 10.2022
Advanced Caregiver Skills Certificate
Primadee Nursing School
05.2022 - 12.2022
Caregiver
Private Home
10.2020 - 12.2021
In Home Senior Caregiver
Private Residence
01.2020 - 09.2020
ABET - Abet Level 4
GETC ABET
01.2014 - 12.2014
High School Diploma -
Warren Park High School
01.2001 - 12.2004
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