Caregiver
Home Care
Melody Mpofu
Caregiver
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at Mpilo Central Hospital, skilled in compassionate client care and effective problem-solving. Proven ability to enhance patient well-being through meticulous documentation and strong communication. Adaptable and committed to continuous improvement, ensuring high-quality support for elderly and special needs clients.
Work History
Mpilo Central Hospital
P Sithole
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Elderly Care
Christine Ford
- Worked collaboratively with medical professionals regarding patient care.
- Issued daily care for children that adhered to licensing guidelines and company standards.
- Reviewed care plans to verify patient's diagnosis, treatment goals and specific nursing orders.
- Anticipated needs of aging adults and worked closely with multidisciplinary team to provide individualized care to elderly patients.
- Transported elderly patients to and from facilities and performed essential ambulatory care.
- Reported accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care.
- Identified and followed accreditation standards and federal health care models.
- Carefully took patients' vitals and recorded all information, inputting data into company's computer system.
- Identified and carefully summarized factual points and abstract concepts.
- Worked as part of interdisciplinary rapid response team to determine each patients' imaging and assessment needs to develop and initiate appropriate care plans.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to Number to Number patients per day in Number-bed unit.
- Developed and deployed triage skills and delivered optimal emergency care in combat environments.
- Gathered information from mental and physical health and educational records to make recommendations and determine appropriate care plans.
- Handled packages carefully, observing indications on packaging of fragile contents and contents sensitive to variations in spatial orientation, keeping from turning upside-down.
- Delivered professional care and medical attention to small domestic animals in veterinary office setting.
- Advised farm owners on sanitary measures, feeding and general care to promote health of animals.
- Carefully reviewed daily work orders to maintain accuracy, reduce material waste and increase overall productivity.
- Cared for Number pieces of equipment through preventive and corrective maintenance.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Cared for elderly, convalescent and handicapped patients in patient's home.
- Communicated with patient and his or her family regarding postoperative and wound care.
- Drove planning for business development and relationship building with healthcare partners.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Assisted elderly clients in daily activities, physical transfers, and care for incontinence.
- Assisted patients with daily care activities such as personal hygiene and light cooking.
- Cared for medically fragile children in need of extensive support.
Education
High School Diploma - First Aid/ Cpr
The South African Red Cross Society
Gautang 06.2019
High School Diploma - Caregiver, Basic Nursing And Nanny
Mpilo Central Hospital
Zimbabwe 06.2018
Skills
- Documentation
- Medication coordination
- Compassionate client care
- Dining room support
- Disability support
- Autism support
- Problem-solving
- Patient care
- Respectful and compassionate
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Strong ethics
- Time management
- Safety awareness
- Compassionate care
- Housekeeping
- Daily living assistance
- Compassion and empathy
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Progress documentation
- Active listening
- Meal preparation
- At-home care instruction
- Supportive companionship
- First aid and safety
- Elderly care
- Special needs care
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Ndebele
Advanced (C1)
Xhosa
Upper intermediate (B2)
Zulu
Advanced (C1)
Shona
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Caregiver
Home Care
Mpilo Central Hospital
P Sithole
Elderly Care
Christine Ford
High School Diploma - First Aid/ Cpr
The South African Red Cross Society
High School Diploma - Caregiver, Basic Nursing And Nanny
Mpilo Central Hospital