Mary Juma
Ferndale
Summary
Compassionate Health Promotion Officer with over five years experience in patient care and health education across clinical and community settings. Specialises in patient advocacy, public health awareness, and effective communication. Enhances community health outcomes through tailored support strategies that improve mobility and independence, while fostering engagement in health education initiatives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Healthcare Support Worker
Private Patient
Johannesburg, South Africa, South Africa
09.2023 - Current
- Provided personalised care and support tailored to individual client needs, enhancing their quality of life.
- Oversaw administration of oxygen therapy and monitoring of vital signs for patient care.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks, including bathing and grooming, to maintain client dignity.
- Improved patient mobility and independence by assisting patients in physical exercise and physiotherapy.
- Facilitated transportation of patients to medical appointments, ensuring timely attendance.
- Coordinated shopping and errands to foster patient independence.
- Managed upkeep of clean and safe living environments to promote well-being.
- Closely monitored client behaviour, reporting changes or concerns to doctors or families for prompt resolutions.
- Assisted with toileting patients, emptying and cleaning commodes thoroughly after use.
- Documented daily reports and tracked patient progress to inform continuous care improvements.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, medication, and daily activities for healthcare professionals.
- Organised activities and exercises to support physical and mental wellbeing.
- Facilitated attendance at family gatherings and social events to promote social interaction.
- Assessed client needs through effective communication techniques.
- Prepared nutritious meals catering to dietary requirements and preferences for optimal health.
- Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Health Promotion Officer
Pamodzi Foundation
Johannesburg, South Africa, South Africa
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Educated communities on healthy living and hygiene practices, fostering improved public health knowledge.
- Delivered health education to mothers on the importance of immunisation, enhancing child health outcomes.
- Promoted mental health services and provided relevant referrals.
- Led advocacy campaigns for TB, HIV, and mental health awareness, increasing community engagement.
- Organized workshops on community wellness and nutrition.
- Conducted home visits and follow-ups on vulnerable families.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Identified issues, analysed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Supported NGO initiatives through various activities
- Built and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated consistent hard work and dedication to achieve results and improve operations.
Health Care Assistant
Kruinpark HospiCare
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Supported patients with personal hygiene and daily care to enhance comfort and dignity.
- Maintained patient hygiene, including ostomy bag care.
- Monitored vital signs and administered insulin injections.
- Coordinated medication and nutrition intake to maintain patient health and compliance.
- Supported mobility and safe ambulation of patients.
- Delivered emotional support and companionship to foster patient well-being and reduce loneliness.
Education
First Aid - Level 2
AST Global Training Academy of Science and Tech
Johannesburg, GP01-2024
Mental Health Awareness - Level 2
CPD Online
Johannesburg, GP01-2022
Occupational Health Promotion Officer - HPO Health Promotion Officer/Community health work
AST Global Training Academy of Science and Technol
Johannesburg, GP01-2022
Skills
- Patient Care & Hygiene
- Personal Care Assistance
- Daily living activities
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient interaction
- Emotional support
- Mental health support
- Patient Transfer Support
- Mobility support
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Vital signs assessment
- Patient caring
- Medication Administration
- Medication management
- Infection Control
- Infection prevention
- Infection control
- Food Hygiene
- End Of Life Care
- Physical Therapy Support
- Care documentation
- Safety protocols
- Safety compliance
- Health Promotion & Education
- Health promotion
- Immunisation Education
- Community education
- Community Outreach
- Elderly care
- Emergency Response
- Care coordination
- Personal care
- Confidentiality adherence
- Documentation
- Person-Centred Approach
- Dressing Assistance
- Pressure area care
- Manual handling
- Infection prevention
- Companionship
- Empathetic communication
- Mental health support
- Documentation
- Hygiene
- Safety & Environmental Management
- Pressure area care
- Elderly care
- Person-Centred Approach
- Dressing Assistance
- Companionship
- Daily living activities
- Infection prevention
- Administering medicine
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
References
- Mrs. Abigail Lundu, Private Patient, 082 997 8384, +27 (0)71 608 8966
- Mrs. N'nema M Chibwe, Managing Director, 011 789 1331, 083 479 7410
- Mrs. Chantelle Botha, Tulbach House Care Owner, 083 400 2239, chantelle@tulbachhouse.co.za
- Mrs. Esmé Van Wyk, Nursing Service Management, Kruinpark HospiCare, 010 900 3799
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Certification
- Health Promotions Officer Certificate
- Mental health awareness level 2 Certificate
- Autism Spectrum Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
Interests
- Reading
- Sport
- Cooking
- Sight viewing
Timeline
Healthcare Support Worker
Private Patient
09.2023 - Current
Health Promotion Officer
Pamodzi Foundation
09.2022 - 08.2023
Health Care Assistant
Kruinpark HospiCare
04.2021 - 08.2022
First Aid - Level 2
AST Global Training Academy of Science and Tech
Mental Health Awareness - Level 2
CPD Online
Occupational Health Promotion Officer - HPO Health Promotion Officer/Community health work
AST Global Training Academy of Science and Technol