Elderly Caregiver Volunteer
Dolphins Corner
Johannesburg
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Observed changes in health condition or behavior of elderly clients and reported any concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, as instructed by clinical staff.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly individuals.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Provided assistance with personal hygiene such as changing incontinence products and bed linens when necessary.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Assisted in administering medications as directed by a physician or nurse.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.