MICHAEL KOOPMAN
KUILSRIVER
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in factory settings, now transitioning to elder care. Proven ability to adapt to both in-home and hospital environments. Committed to enhancing the wellbeing of elderly individuals through care, patience, and compassion. Committed to providing quality care and practicing safety and hygiene standards. Patient, reliable and willing to go extra mile to help patients.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Sessional Care worker
Melomed
Bellville, Western Cape
2026.05 - Current
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals, ensured comprehensive patient care.
- Assisted with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing and toileting-maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Monitored vital signs regularly; maintained accurate records for doctor's reference during appointments.
Caregiver
AFM HOME FOR OLDER PEOPLE
Kuils River, Western Cape
2026.02 - 2026.05
- Supported nursing staff with routine procedures.
- Assisted with daily living activities for improved quality of life.
- Participated in therapeutic activities with patients; enhanced mental well-being.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, respecting dignity of the individual at all times.
General worker
Whitehouse Continental Linen
Parow, Western Cape
2025.12 - 2026.01
- Demonstrated excellent teamwork skills whilst carrying out group tasks.
- Assisted in the assembly and packaging of products to meet daily production targets.
- Showed adaptability in performing a variety of manual labour tasks as required.
- Displayed resilience by working extra hours during peak periods.
Factory assistant
Svenmill LTD
Parow, Western Cape
2018.08 - 2025.05
- Collaborated closely with store management for daily operations success.
- Communicated product information to customers, driving informed purchases.
- Operated cash registers handling transactions accurately and efficiently.
Assistant storeman
Svenmill LTD
Parow, Western Cape
2018.07 - 2018.08
- Ensured products' freshness by regularly checking and removing expired items.
- Collaborated with team members to prepare materials for distribution and supported the loading of goods for transportation.
- Troubleshot register issues promptly, minimising disruption of service.
General worker
Svenmill LTad
Parow, Cape town
2016.01 - 2018.07
- Followed all health and safety protocols for a hazard-free environment.
- Ensured customer satisfaction with efficient packing and timely delivery.
- Kept communal areas tidy and well-organised for optimal functionality.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Home base caregiver
Robert sobukwe nursing academy
Goodwood 2026-02
N4 - Entrepreneurs and business management
Northlink college
Tygerburg 2015-01
N4 - Public management
Northlink college
Tygerburg2015-01
N4 - Computer practice
Northlink college
Tygerburg2015-01
N4 - Public Administration
Northlink college
Tygerburg2015-01
Skills
- Healthcare system navigation
- Hazardous material handling certification
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Hard working
- Self-driven
LANGUAGES
English - Advanced
Afrikaans - Advanced
Certification
- Certified Public adminastrator
- Certified public management
- Certified computer practice
- Certified erntrepreneurs and business management
- Certified home base nurse
- Code B license
Reference
- Donovan isaacs
Svenmill
0219378600
- Monique kaiser
Whitehouse Cont Linen
0214617000
- SR SILVIA
AFM HOME FOR OLDER PEOPLE
0219034180
Timeline
Sessional Care worker
Melomed
2026.05 - Current
Caregiver
AFM HOME FOR OLDER PEOPLE
2026.02 - 2026.05
General worker
Whitehouse Continental Linen
2025.12 - 2026.01
Factory assistant
Svenmill LTD
2018.08 - 2025.05
Assistant storeman
Svenmill LTD
2018.07 - 2018.08
General worker
Svenmill LTad
2016.01 - 2018.07
Certificate of Higher Education - Home base caregiver
Robert sobukwe nursing academy
N4 - Entrepreneurs and business management
Northlink college
N4 - Public management
Northlink college
N4 - Computer practice
Northlink college
N4 - Public Administration
Northlink college