Melissa Jane Nel
Portsmouth,Hampshire
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate care professional with extensive expertise in elderly care, palliative care, and end-of-life support. Proficient in medication management, infection prevention, and personal care planning. Demonstrates exceptional skills in communication clarity, relationship-building, and conflict resolution. Adept at providing medication assistance, mobility support, and mental health support. Committed to promoting health and well-being through person-centred care plans and socially inclusive practices. Career goal: To continue enhancing the quality of life for individuals through dedicated in-home care and comprehensive treatment plans.
Specialised in providing compassionate care and support, with focus on maintaining dignity and promoting independence for clients. Capable of creating personalised care plans to meet individual needs and comfort. Empathy, patience, and strong communication skills help in building meaningful relationships with clients and families, fostering trust and understanding.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Carer
Consultus Care and Nursing
11.2021 - 12.2024
- Role: Live in Carer
Health Care Coordinator
Rosalea Gardens Care Home
Howick, South Africa
04.2020 - 10.2021
- Role: Assessing and formulating care plans for the residents
- Ensuring a smooth transition into a full time care facility and overseeing the continuity of care
- Reason for leaving : To become a live in Carer
Clinician
Howick Footcare & Woundcare Clinic
Howick, South Africa
08.2018 - 10.2021
- Role: Assessing, diagnosing and treating lower limb and foot ulcers
- Reason for leaving: To become a live in Carer
Carer
Consultus Care and Nursing Agency
, United Kingdom
09.2011 - 10.2018
- Role: Providing live in care
- Reason for leaving : To open and work at The Howick Footcare & Woundcare Clinic
Stay at Home Mother
Self
Durban, South Africa
08.2001 - 08.2011
Reason for leaving : To become a live in Carer
Public Relations Officer
Academy for Mathematics
Cape Town, South Africa
01.1990 - 07.2001
Engaged with Principles and teachers from schools in South Africa promoting extra curriculum in Mathematics and science.
Reason for leaving: Moved to Durban to get married and raise children.
Education
Foot Healthcare Diploma -
Smae Institute & Queen Margaret University
United KingdomNVQ 3 Health and Social Care (Adults) - undefined
Pearson Edexcel
NVQ 2 Health and Social Care (Adults) - undefined
Pearson Edexcel
Safe Handling of Medicine - Part 1,2,3 - undefined
W & P Training
Promoting Continence - undefined
W & P Training
Understanding Stroke - undefined
W & P Training
Food Hygiene Awareness - undefined
W & P Training
Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults - undefined
W & P Training
Basic Ambulance Assistant - undefined
Netcare
Parkinson's - undefined
W & P Training
Basic Life Support Instructor -
Resuscitation Council UK
United Kingdom 08.2024 - 08.2027
Skills
- Compassionate
- Meal preparation
- End Of Life Care
- Medication management
- Decision making
- Conflict Resolution
- Infection prevention
- Communication clarity
- Palliative care understanding
- Relationship-building
- First aid and safety
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Self-motivation
- Epilepsy medication assistance
- Community integration
- Personal care planning
- Time-management
- In-home care
- Stress resilience
- Care programme oversight
- Diet and nutrition assistance
- Laundry and ironing
- Mental health support
- Socially inclusive practice
- Anti-discriminatory practice
- Meal assistance
- Critical-thinking
- Mobility assistance
- Adaptable to patient needs
- Person-centred care plans
- Home cleaning techniques
- Activities of Daily Living
- First Aid certification
- Infection control procedures
- Proactivity
- Housekeeping
- Person-Centred Approach
- Well-organised
- Treatment care plans
- Food hygiene understanding
- Health promotion and maintenance
- Infection prevention and control
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Companionship
- Elderly care
- Dependability
- Stroke awareness
- Nutritional awareness
Affiliations
- Swimming
- Gardening
- Cooking and baking
- Studying
- Travelling
- Crocheting and sewing
- Learning new skills - ie candle making
Timeline
Basic Life Support Instructor -
Resuscitation Council UK
08.2024 - 08.2027
Carer
Consultus Care and Nursing
11.2021 - 12.2024
Health Care Coordinator
Rosalea Gardens Care Home
04.2020 - 10.2021
Clinician
Howick Footcare & Woundcare Clinic
08.2018 - 10.2021
Carer
Consultus Care and Nursing Agency
09.2011 - 10.2018
Stay at Home Mother
Self
08.2001 - 08.2011
Public Relations Officer
Academy for Mathematics
01.1990 - 07.2001
NVQ 3 Health and Social Care (Adults) - undefined
Pearson Edexcel
NVQ 2 Health and Social Care (Adults) - undefined
Pearson Edexcel
Safe Handling of Medicine - Part 1,2,3 - undefined
W & P Training
Promoting Continence - undefined
W & P Training
Understanding Stroke - undefined
W & P Training
Food Hygiene Awareness - undefined
W & P Training
Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults - undefined
W & P Training
Basic Ambulance Assistant - undefined
Netcare
Parkinson's - undefined
W & P Training
Foot Healthcare Diploma -
Smae Institute & Queen Margaret University
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