Memory Madimba
Elderly and child caregiver
Vereeniging,GP
Work Preference
Timeline
Live-In Caregiver
Werder
01.2020 - Current
Elderly Caregiver Volunteer
Trimmed
03.2018 - 08.2019
Taas Institute
Work History
Live-In Caregiver
Werder
01.2020 - Current
- Assisted elderly clients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and independence.
- Administered medications and monitored health status, ensuring adherence to care plans.
- Maintained clean and safe living environments, promoting hygiene and wellness.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, fostering positive relationships with clients.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Supported mobility and physical exercises, encouraging active lifestyles among seniors.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Provided personalized care and support for daily living activities, enhancing client comfort and safety.
- Assisted clients with medication management and health monitoring, ensuring adherence to prescribed regimens.
- Maintained a clean, safe living environment for clients by performing housekeeping tasks such as laundry, cleaning, and organizing household items.
- Enhanced nutritional intake of clients by preparing healthy meals according to dietary restrictions or preferences.
- Administered medications accurately and timely, ensuring proper dosages for optimum client health.
- Established trust with clients and their families through effective communication, empathy, and professionalism.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or social engagements as needed while prioritizing safety during travel.
- Managed challenging behaviors or special needs effectively using patience, understanding, and behavioral interventions when necessary.
- Supported clients in maintaining independence by assisting with daily activities such as personal grooming, mobility, and meal preparation.
Elderly Caregiver Volunteer
Trimmed
03.2018 - 08.2019
- Assisted elderly clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Developed engaging social activities to enhance mental stimulation and companionship.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding care plans and client needs.
- Administered medications as directed, maintaining accurate records of dosages.
- Trained new volunteers on caregiving best practices and organizational policies.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Education
Taas Institute
Gauteng Skills
- Bathing assistance
- Alzheimer's care
- Grooming assistance
- Dementia care
- Emotional support
- Physical therapy support
- Patience and empathy
- Chronic illness management
- Meal preparation
- Mobility support
- Housekeeping duties
- Client transportation
- Nutrition
- Toileting assistance
- Hygiene assistance
Summary
Professional caregiver with background in delivering high-quality, empathetic support to clients. Skilled in personal care, medication management, and creating safe living environment. Strong team collaborator known for flexibility and reliability in meeting changing needs. Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, focused on achieving positive outcomes and enhancing client well-being.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse