Melody Zinhle Mngomezulu
Johannesburg
Summary
Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Eden Home Care
Pretoria
01.2019 - 06.2024
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving clients' safety or well-being.
- Monitored changes in client behavior and reported any concerns to nursing staff.
- Maintained a safe environment for clients by ensuring all equipment is properly stored when not in use.
- Administered medications according to physician's orders and monitored responses to treatment regimens.
- Organized paperwork related to patient treatments and maintained accurate records.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry services for residents.
- Provided emotional support for terminally ill patients and their families.
- Developed positive relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and respect for their needs.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies are available for providing quality patient care.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or other destinations as needed.
- Observed clinical conditions of patients while providing direct patient care services.
Caregiver-Volunteer
June's Haven Frail Care
Johannesburg
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
Health Care Aide
Lance Bubb
Johannesburg
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding client care plans.
- Answered call lights promptly in order to meet patient needs in a timely manner.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for the patient according to health regulations standards.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations following established protocols.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, cleaning, cooking, shopping, vacuuming and dusting.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patient to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident's needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jeppe Educational Centre-Matric
Johannesburg,South Africa06-2017
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Emotional Support
- Patient Care
- Disability Support
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Working under pressure
- Dementia Care
- Multitasking and Organization
- CPR/First Aid
- Rehabilitative exercises
- Professional attitude
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Disability support
- Computer literate
- Meal Preparation
- Patient Companionship
- Behavioral Management
- Palliative Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Toileting assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Dependable and Responsible
Affiliations
- Reading
- Fitness
- Travelling
- Cooking
- Rersearching
Certification
- Diploma in Health and Social Care, Reed Online
- Certificate in First Aid, Absolute Health Services (Health & Safety Specialists), South Africa
- Certificate in Elderly Care, Chilton International training, South Africa
- Certificate in Special Needs for Elderly, Chilton International Training, South Africa
- Certificate in Basics of Child Development and Development Wellbeing, Alison Online
- Certificate in Cleaning Steward Training, Alison Online
- Certificate in Childcare and EYFS, Alison Online
- Certificate in Working with Students with Special Educational Needs, Alison Online
Additional Information
- Seeking Visa Sponsorship
- English Proficiency- IELTS band 6
- Driving license
- Clean criminal record
- TB certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Eden Home Care
01.2019 - 06.2024
Caregiver-Volunteer
June's Haven Frail Care
01.2018 - 06.2018
Health Care Aide
Lance Bubb
01.2016 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Jeppe Educational Centre-Matric
- Diploma in Health and Social Care, Reed Online
- Certificate in First Aid, Absolute Health Services (Health & Safety Specialists), South Africa
- Certificate in Elderly Care, Chilton International training, South Africa
- Certificate in Special Needs for Elderly, Chilton International Training, South Africa
- Certificate in Basics of Child Development and Development Wellbeing, Alison Online
- Certificate in Cleaning Steward Training, Alison Online
- Certificate in Childcare and EYFS, Alison Online
- Certificate in Working with Students with Special Educational Needs, Alison Online
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