Mpule Kekana
Health & Care Worker
Pretoria
Summary
As a passionate Care Worker experienced with patients with acute & terminal ailments. Well-versed in assisting patients with daily living tasks.
Committed to improving patient well-being through personal care and interactive engagement.
I excel in delivering patient-focused care and building trust through empathy and personalized attention.
Qualified and respected in medication management and Alzheimer's care, I've strived to enhance and sustain client well-being. My commitment to safety and compassionate companionship is evident in my achievements, setting me apart in the caregiving field. Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness, and household activities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Caregiver
Janetta Kruger
Pretoria
05.2019 - 10.2023
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Improved client satisfaction by providing personalized care and attention to their unique needs.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, enabling accurate reporting to family members and healthcare professionals involved in their care plan.
- Promoted client health by assisting with daily hygiene tasks, medication administration, and regular exercise routines.
- 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.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Developed positive relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy, patience, flexibility, which led to increased trust between caregiver and client.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between medical appointments, therapy sessions, and other activities as needed for the client''s overall wellness journey.
- Implemented creative strategies to keep clients engaged in activities that promoted cognitive functioning and mental stimulation.
- Increased comfort levels for clients with disabilities by implementing customized care plans.
- Provided basic grooming and hygiene assistance to patients.
- Provided respite care for family caregivers, allowing them to take breaks and focus on personal needs while maintaining a high level of care for their loved one.
- Collaborated with family members to ensure effective communication regarding the care plan and any necessary adjustments.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients by facilitating social activities and outings designed to engage and stimulate.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- 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.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
Care Worker
Rona
03.2017 - 03.2019
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, building trust and improving overall wellbeing.
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in patients with dementia or other cognitive impairments.
- Ensured timely administration of medication, following strict protocols to maintain patient safety.
- Monitored patient health, reporting any changes or concerns to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Facilitated group activities that fostered social interaction among residents within assisted living communities.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, providing comfort and support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Aided clients during transfers between beds, chairs or other positions ensuring proper body mechanics were utilized to prevent injuries.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed about progress and addressing concerns as needed.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Aged Care Worker
Ad Care Old Age Home
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Reduced falls and injuries among residents by implementing tailored exercise programs.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Promoted social interaction for isolated seniors through engaging group activities.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Assisted residents with daily living tasks, promoting independence and dignity.
- Utilized strong problem-solving skills to address challenging situations with empathy and professionalism.
- Liaised effectively with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring comprehensive care coordination for each resident.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing detailed handover reports on residents'' progress and needs.
- Continually updated knowledge in aged care practices by attending professional development courses regularly.
- Contributed to a positive team culture by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
- Received consistent positive feedback from residents and their families due to exceptional care delivery.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Education
General Education And Training Certificate: Ancill - Health Science & Social Services
Pretoria Technical College
Pretoria 01.2024 - 01.2024
No Degree - Stepping Stones
Heaven's Defence Force
Polokwane 04.2001 -
Skills
First aid and safety
Patient Care
Personal Hygiene Assistance
Medication Management
First Aid Training
Care Plan Management
Alzheimer's Care
Clinical Quality Program Standards
Incapacitation care
Client companionship
Languages
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Interests
Stimulating Activities & Board Games
Beauty and Health
Nature Walks
Timeline
General Education And Training Certificate: Ancill - Health Science & Social Services
Pretoria Technical College
01.2024 - 01.2024
Personal Caregiver
Janetta Kruger
05.2019 - 10.2023
Care Worker
Rona
03.2017 - 03.2019
Aged Care Worker
Ad Care Old Age Home
01.2015 - 01.2017
No Degree - Stepping Stones
Heaven's Defence Force
04.2001 -
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