Melody Munemo
Nurse Aid
Johannesburg
Summary
Well rounded, compassionate and caring caregiver with more than 4 years of experience in providing homecare. Proficient in coordinating medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Caregiver, Special Needs
Mr Lewis Kanez
Johannesburg
03.2021 - Current
- caring for a 20 year old autistic young man.
- bathing, grooming and feeding.
- oral care and other hygiene needs .
- stimulating activities.
- basic house chores.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Elderly Caregiver
Mr Richmore
Bulawayo
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Nursery Nurse
Little scholars day care
Bulawayo
05.2016 - 12.2019
- Consulted with families to discuss activities and behaviors of each child.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Planned and managed learning-focused, imaginative and play-oriented activities for children.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings and any medications administered.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Selected appropriate stories based on ages of children and teachable moments, read to groups and promoted discussions based on content.
- Observed children to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and worked with parents and supervisors to address concerns.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Kept areas clean, organized and stocked and sanitized surfaces and toys.
Family Caregiver
Rose family
Bulawayo
04.2013 - 10.2015
- Cared for B.P, dibetic and hemorrhagic stroke patient.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case doctor.
- Conferred with doctor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Msiteli High School
Bulawayo 01.2003 - 11.2006
No Degree - Nurse Aid
Bulawayo Nursing Care
Bulawayo 04.2001 -
Skills
Patient Management
Patient Assessments
Behavioral Management
Direct Patient Care
Medication Administration
Chronic disease management
Patient care
Certification
Dementia care revised (Alison online)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Caregiver, Special Needs
Mr Lewis Kanez
03.2021 - Current
Elderly Caregiver
Mr Richmore
02.2020 - 02.2022
Nursery Nurse
Little scholars day care
05.2016 - 12.2019
Family Caregiver
Rose family
04.2013 - 10.2015
High School Diploma -
Msiteli High School
01.2003 - 11.2006
No Degree - Nurse Aid
Bulawayo Nursing Care
04.2001 -