Miriam Ramona Chiyangwa
JOHANNESBURG
Summary
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Compassionate Caregiver who assists elderly or disabled clients and patients from hospices or recovery centers. Observes and reports on patient status, cleans and organizes living quarters and provides companionship. Demonstrated knowledge of vital sign reading and proper aseptic and infection control policies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Home Based Care
2022.01 - Current
- Efficiently organized schedules for 20 clients simultaneously while maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during course of caregiving duties.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Caregiver
Blue Bell Care Nursing Services
2017.02 - 2021.12
- Efficiently organized schedules for multiple clients simultaneously while maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Assisted 80 clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client's progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Caregiver
Wilkins Care
2010.01 - 2017.01
- Efficiently organized schedules for multiple clients simultaneously while maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Provided emotional support to 50 patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each clients progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Education
University of Zimbabwe
No Degree - Health Aide
Chilton Training
02.2023
High School Diploma -
Manama High School
12.1999
Skills
- P > Patient Companionship
- P > Care Plan Adherence
- P > Meal Preparation
- P > Documentation
- P > Elderly Care
- P > Meal Planning and Preparation
- P > Compassionate communication
- P > Verbal and written communication skills
- P > Dementia Care
- P > Medication Administration
- P > First aid and safety
- P > Medical office administration
- P > Medical Records Management
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
Additional Information
-Drivers License
-IELTS
-TB TEST
-Police Clearance
Prior Experience as a Nursing Assistance
-Have ability to work long shifts
Timeline
Caregiver
Home Based Care
2022.01 - Current
Caregiver
Blue Bell Care Nursing Services
2017.02 - 2021.12
Caregiver
Wilkins Care
2010.01 - 2017.01
Some College (No Degree) - Education
University of Zimbabwe
No Degree - Health Aide
Chilton Training
High School Diploma -
Manama High School
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