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Melody  Gapara

Melody Gapara

Care assistant
Howick ,South Africa

Summary

Reliable Home Carer providing high-quality, compassionate care. Experienced in working with special needs and managing challenging behaviour. Enhances care plans to achieve client goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Home care assistant

Isabel beardmore
Pietermartzburg , South Africa
03.2022 - 06.2024

-Monitored patient's behavior closely to determine health changes reporting concerns immediately

-changing and reapplied dressing on patient's wounds and injuries for optimum healing and aided in bathing, dressing and general mobility

-completed regular checks on patient's vital condition and recovery

-assisted in walking, talking and movement activities for rehabilitation purposes

-actively learning to patient's complaints and feedback actioning improvements to continuously elevate quality of care

Care assistant

Red cross South Africa
Pietermartzburg , South Africa
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
  • Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
  • Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.

Education

GCSEs - Care assistant

Red cross academy
Pietermartzburg
01.2021

Skills

Adult care

Cleaning

Social stimulation support

Personal care

Bathing

Client mobility assistance

Activities of Daily Living

Household chores

Meal preparation

Client meal planning and preparation

Housekeeping

Personal hygiene support

Support work

Bathing and toileting

Emotional support

Bedside care

Compassionate communication

Personal hygiene assistance

Appointment tracking and transportation

Library visits

First aid administration

Mobility support

Communication and problem solving

Timeline

Home care assistant

Isabel beardmore
03.2022 - 06.2024

Care assistant

Red cross South Africa
01.2021 - 01.2022

GCSEs - Care assistant

Red cross academy
Melody Gapara Care assistant