Miriam Nduna
Pretoria
Summary
Patient-focused caregiver with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Healthcare Assistant
June's Haven Frail Care
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with hygiene care , physical comfort, mobility eating and drinking while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets, and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families to provide information about care and treatment.
- Collected biological samples for testing and lab work, in alignment with health and safety protocols.
Caregiver
Home Based Care
01.2010 - 01.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Pre School Teacher Assistant
Canrose Preschool
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
Education
GED -
Emakhandeni Secondary School
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe01.2008
Skills
- Observation Documentation
- Deliver Exceptional Care
- Compassionate Communication
- Heavy Lifting
- Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Household Management
- Meal Assistance
- Bathing and Dressing
- Patient Assessments
- Time Management
Certification
Introduction to Caregiving Certificate - Revised
Care Certificate - covering the 15 standards of care
Reference
June's Haven Frail Care
Charity Ngwenya
Manager
0027610215343
chatzah386@gmail.com
Timeline
Healthcare Assistant
June's Haven Frail Care
02.2022 - Current
Caregiver
Home Based Care
01.2010 - 01.2022
Pre School Teacher Assistant
Canrose Preschool
01.2009 - 12.2009
GED -
Emakhandeni Secondary School
Introduction to Caregiving Certificate - Revised
Care Certificate - covering the 15 standards of care
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