Loyce M Chilanga
Blantyre
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated health care assistant with over 3 years of experience delivering high-quality care to special needs children with ADHD and autism, as well as providing personal care to the elderly, including grandparents. Possessing deep expertise in assessing patients' specific needs and ensuring their physical and emotional well-being. Known for maintaining a high level of personal and professional integrity, committed to providing both physical comfort and emotional support. Seeking to leverage skills and experience to deliver exceptional care in a professional healthcare setting.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AU Pair /Special Needs Nanny
Private Residence
06.2021 - Current
- Enriched children's day-to-day life with fun activities
- Transporting children safely to school, doctor's appointments, therapies, and extra-curricular activities on time
- Do weekly grocery shopping
- Helping kids with homework and school projects
- House cleaning, laundry, and general duties when boys are at school
- Collaborated closely with parents to establish consistent routines and expectations promoting stability security for their children.
- Developed strong bonds with host family members resulting in lasting relationships beyond contract term.
- Managed daily schedules effectively, ensuring punctuality for school drop-offs and pick-ups as well as extracurricular activities.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Facilitated bedtime routines by reading stories, playing calming music, or engaging in relaxation techniques promoting restful sleep for the children.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
Nanny
Children’s Shelter: Angels Home New BeginningZ Organization
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Nanny to abandoned and abused babies and toddlers as well as those with moderate to severe special needs and development delays
- Provide intensive individual care to all 6 or more babies and toddlers
- Prepare milk bottles and balance diet meals to babies on solids
- Administer general meds and nebs as prescribed
- Do baby exercises, OT exercises, Baby yoga and outside play
- And any other duties required to take care of babies.
Health Care Assistant
Personal Household
01.2009 - Current
- Provide daily care and companionship to three elderly grandparents with diagnoses such as diabetes, high blood pressure and throat cancer.
- Assist with personal hygiene, mobility, and medication management.
- Monitor and report changes in health and behavior to my parents and healthcare professionals.
- Assist with meal preparation, feeding, and ensuring dietary needs are met.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment, including housekeeping and laundry services.
- Transporting my elderly grandparents to and from doctor's appointments
Health Care Assistant
Volunteer / Charity Work
03.2021 - Current
- Contributing food items and clothes for donation to the elderly in our community.
- Contributing money for fees to needy students with elderly parents.
- Providing compassionate care and companionship to the elderly like spending time with them, engaging in conversation, and playing games.
- Assist with meal preparations, feeding, housekeeping, and daily chores
- Assist with minor home maintenance tasks
- Run errands like grocery shopping, and picking up prescriptions.
Education
Certificate - Aged Care & Community Support
The Career Academy
Australia04.2024
Diploma - Caregiving
Advanced Learning Interactive Systems Online
(Alison) Ireland10.2022
Certificate - Aupair / Nanny
Reliant AUpairs
Western Cape09.2019
Certificate - First Aid & CPR
The First Aid Academy
Western Cape07.2019
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Personal Care Assistance
- Meal preparation and feeding
- Mental health support
- Medical records management
- Patient-focused care
- Schedule & time management
- Homework support
- Task prioritization
- Housekeeping
- Household operations
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- AU Pair / Nanny certificate with 5 years plus working as a nanny / au pair
- First Aid Certificate
- Driver’s License with 14 years of experience in driving
Personal Qualifications
Diploma in Caregiving
Additional Information
Covid 19 Fully Vaccinated
Police Clearance Certificate
English Proficiency: IELTS General 6.5
Driver's License with 15 experience
Valid Passport
Medical Report
Hobbies & Interests
Reading books to get expertise
Hiking
Timeline
AU Pair /Special Needs Nanny
Private Residence
06.2021 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Volunteer / Charity Work
03.2021 - Current
Nanny
Children’s Shelter: Angels Home New BeginningZ Organization
01.2020 - 01.2021
Health Care Assistant
Personal Household
01.2009 - Current
Certificate - Aged Care & Community Support
The Career Academy
Diploma - Caregiving
Advanced Learning Interactive Systems Online
Certificate - Aupair / Nanny
Reliant AUpairs
Certificate - First Aid & CPR
The First Aid Academy
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