Melody Shiriyedete
Healthcare Assistant
Pretoria
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience at Fleurenville Aged Care Centre and Morgenister General Hospital, excelling in patient management and verbal communication. Achieved significant improvements in patient quality of life through expert care coordination and compassionate interaction. Skilled in medication administration and patient assessments, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing patient well-being and safety.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Caregiver
Fleurenville Aged Care Centre
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Nurse Aide
Morgenister General Hospital
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Promoted patient safety by closely monitoring vitals, reporting abnormal findings to nursing staff, and administering medications as directed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs.
- Enhanced nutritional intake by preparing meals according to dietary restrictions and feeding patients who required assistance.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Scheduled and accompanied client to medical appointments.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage, and automobile travel.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
Education
Nurse Aide Certificate - Healthcare
Zimbabwe Red Cross Society
Masvingo, Zimbabwe 11.2021
Certificate Of Higher Education -
Daitai Secondary School
Masvingo, Zimbabwe 11.2006
Skills
Community integration
EMR / EHR
Patient Management
Chronic disease management
Medication Administration
Verbal and written communication skills
Indirect Patient Care
Flexible schedule and availability
Patient Assessments
Case management
Patient care
Direct Patient Care
Meal planning and preparation
Wound care maintenance
Cooking meals
Childcare experience
Light cleaning
Additional Information
Driving licence, full
Timeline
Caregiver
Fleurenville Aged Care Centre
08.2023 - Current
Nurse Aide
Morgenister General Hospital
02.2022 - 04.2023
Nurse Aide Certificate - Healthcare
Zimbabwe Red Cross Society
Certificate Of Higher Education -
Daitai Secondary School