Mayvia Zjoweef Petersen
Cape Town
Summary
Compassionate Care Giver enhancing patient well-being through tailored support and education. Assists with personal hygiene and self-care, promoting dignity and confidence. Monitors health and delivers health awareness sessions, fostering informed choices. Establishes meaningful connections to ensure comfort and emotional support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Giver
ACVV Zonnebloem Old Age Home
Cape Town
12.2014 - 10.2016
- Provided compassionate support to patients with diverse needs, enhancing their comfort and well-being.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks, including bathing and grooming, to uphold client dignity and promote confidence.
- Supported patients in personal appearance and hygiene, fostering self-care practices and boosting self-respect.
- Measured blood pressure to monitor patient health status.
- Recorded temperature, pulse, and respiration to evaluate patient condition.
- Provided information on HIV and AIDS to educate patients.
- Educated patients on tuberculosis prevention and treatment options.
- Conducted counseling sessions to support patient mental health.
- Provided guidance on basic nutrition to promote healthy eating.
Hospital Porter
ZARA PORTERING SERVICES
Cape Town
12.2010 - 12.2014
- Moved goods and equipment within units quickly on demand to facilitate prompt and correct treatments.
- Transferred files, specimen samples and pharmacy boxes to different hospital areas for proper documentation, diagnosis and treatment.
- Collected blood samples and medical specimens from various departments, transporting to laboratories timely and efficiently.
- Transported patients safely between wards, departments, and theatres, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Removed dirty laundry and delivered clean bedsheets to hospital beds after patient discharges.
- Facilitated the efficient transfer of deceased patients to the mortuary, handling with dignity and respect.
- Assisted patients into and around hospitals during in-patient stays while providing comfort and conveniences to ease anxieties.
- Supported service users in maintaining good personal hygiene through knowledgeable advice and care.
- Delivered posts as per daily schedules and delivered drugs as per schedule.
- Collected and disposed of clinical waste according to stringent hospital policies, maintaining a hygienic environment.
- Sterilised instruments and equipment thoroughly to minimise infection and contamination risks.
- Carefully and appropriately transferred deceased into morgues, ensuring bodies maintained covered throughout journeys.
- Chaperoned patients to appointments, offering mobility and communicative support.
- Managed the distribution and collection of post, parcels, and medical records throughout the hospital.
- Delivered required supplies to wards and departments within expected timeframes to prevent delays in treatment.
- Operated a variety of hospital equipment, including beds and wheelchairs, to support patient mobility.
Shop Floor Assistant
Pep Stores Seapoint
Cape Town
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Replenished items and organised displays to keep stock looking professional.
- Rotated stock on shelves, reducing stock waste and minimising store losses.
- Demonstrated flexibility by covering various shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- Helped customers navigate required items on shop floor by proactively taking them to item's location.
- Assisted customers in locating products, offering recommendations based on specific needs.
- Arranged shelves to display promotions, sales and deals in the optimum placement to increase purchases.
- Created visually-appealing displays to attract potential clients and drive sales.
- Managed stock levels on the shop floor, restocking items to maintain optimal inventory.
- Assisted customers with wide selection of products and services.
- Coordinated with team members to maintain a tidy and safe shopping environment.
- Addressed customer complaints with empathy, resolving issues to ensure satisfaction.
Commercial Cleaner
City of Cape Town
Cape Town
05.2009 - 06.2009
- Used wide variety of cleaning equipment to carry out tasks, including hoovers, mops, dusters and other cleaning tools.
- Completed cleaning projects on time, maintaining customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Disinfected surfaces and touchpoints to minimise the spread of germs and enhance public safety.
- Trained new cleaning staff on proper techniques and the use of cleaning equipment, enhancing team efficiency.
- Kept sites clean and in workable conditions, removing debris from affected areas and organising work areas.
- Recycling waste, cleaning beaches, and reordering supplies as needed.
Education
Grade 12 - Business
Westridge Secondary School
Westridge, Mitchells Plain2007
Skills
- Elderly care
- Personal care
- First aid
- Patient interaction
Languages
Afrikaans
Intermediate
B1
Certification
Home Base Care for Home Caring
Plumbing
Additional Information
- Moving patients between wards, from Grootte Schuur to ambulance
- Pushing wheelchairs, stretches and trolleys
- Transporting surgical equipment used in theatre
- Delivering blood samples from blood banks to the wards
- Assist patients to open folders
- Communicate with medical staff, nurses and patients
- Ensuring delivery of medical supplies and records
Timeline
Care Giver
ACVV Zonnebloem Old Age Home
12.2014 - 10.2016
Hospital Porter
ZARA PORTERING SERVICES
12.2010 - 12.2014
Shop Floor Assistant
Pep Stores Seapoint
01.2010 - 12.2010
Commercial Cleaner
City of Cape Town
05.2009 - 06.2009
Grade 12 - Business
Westridge Secondary School