Mashet Chide
Care Assistant
Johannesburg
Summary
A dedicated care assistant who knows how to keep a level head during emergencies, eager to secure a full-time position. Able to provide several services to clients to make them always feel comfortable and safe. Possesses essential care certifications and experience working with adults and children with varying needs and abilities. Trained in documentation, assessments, and electronic charting. A caring professional who brings a record of success in maintaining a safe, client-focused environment. Versed in hygiene standards and sanitizing procedures for optimum patient health. Careful with medications and thorough in completing prescribed treatments. Utilizes superior communication skills to build meaningful, trusting relationships that exceed client demands. Patient, personable, and professional in responding to client's needs, with a gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating all with dignity and respect. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Featherbrooke Hills Retirement Village Frail Care
10.2017 - Current
- Providing assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting activities
- Monitor, track, and convey important resident information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Assist with Feeding and monitor intake to help residents achieve nutritional objectives
- Transport residents via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities
- Maintain and organize residents’ rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards
- Follow safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions
- Promote resident socialization, self-care, and development by recognizing and using patient strength to motivate residents.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
Live-In Nanny
Private Residence
11.2015 - 09.2017
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Supported children's educational progress by reviewing completed homework, quizzing on math and science and assisting with school projects.
- Traveled with families to care for children, allowing parents to share private time while giving children fun adventures in diverse environments.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Caregiver
Harare Hospital
07.2015 - 09.2015
- Patient Assistance, Maintenance of Hygiene, Vital signs (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration and BP), Recording and keeping of documents, Pressure area care, Feeding patients, Routine night duty, Oral Hygiene, Bed Bath
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition
Nanny
Private Residence
03.2013 - 02.2015
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environment, Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Supported children’s educational progress by reviewing completed homework, quizzing on math and science and assisting with school projects.
- Traveled with families to care for children allowing parents to share private time while giving children fun adventure in diverse.
Beauty Therapist
Heavenly Therapies
06.2011 - 07.2013
- Swedish Massage, Threading, Waxing, Facial treatments, Gelish, Laser treatments.
Education
Care Certificate Course – 15 Standards -
Caredemy
JohannesburgCertificate in Health Care Worker -
Adonai Community Training Centre
Elderly Care Assistant & First Aid Certificate (CPR) -
Chilton
Skills
Support Services
Effective Communication
Multitasking Abilities
Catheter Care
Feeding assistance expert
Patient relationship building
Tube feedings and medications familiarity
Patient evaluations
Problem-Solving
Client documentation
Excellent Communication
Administering Medications
Emotional Intelligence
Feeding Assistance
Transporting patients
Vital signs monitoring
Light Housekeeping
Patient Positioning
Collecting vital signs
Heartsaver CPR AED
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Patient Care Technician/Assistant
Room Cleaning and Restocking
Problem-solving abilities
Reliability
Emotional and Social Support
Teamwork and Collaboration
Nutrition and Diet
Active Listening
Languages And Further Skills
- English
- Shona
- Ndebele
- Able to give soothing massages to the elderly
Additional Information
Available Immediately
Fully Vaccinated
Valid Passport
English Proficiency : IELTS General UKVI
Negative TB
Clear criminal record
References Available
Mrs Tersha Fourie (Employer - Featherbrooke Hill Retirement Village)
tersha.fourie@gmail.com / accounts1@thegardenvenue.co.za
+27 82 851 9803
Mrs Chlotildah Chakawuya
chloty@hotmail.co.uk
+44 7481 451 474
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Featherbrooke Hills Retirement Village Frail Care
10.2017 - Current
Live-In Nanny
Private Residence
11.2015 - 09.2017
Caregiver
Harare Hospital
07.2015 - 09.2015
Nanny
Private Residence
03.2013 - 02.2015
Beauty Therapist
Heavenly Therapies
06.2011 - 07.2013
Care Certificate Course – 15 Standards -
Caredemy
Certificate in Health Care Worker -
Adonai Community Training Centre
Elderly Care Assistant & First Aid Certificate (CPR) -
Chilton