Ndanatsiwa Zivuku
Healthcare Assistant
Johannesburg
Summary
Proven Health Care Assistant at Thembelihle Nursing Home, adept in effective communication and personalized care, significantly enhanced patient comfort and reduced bed sores by 60%. Demonstrated multitasking abilities and professionalism, improving client satisfaction by 25% at Savyon Lodge. Skilled in feeding assistance and first aid, committed to excellence in patient care and support.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Thembelihle Nursing Home
Upington
03.2021 - 10.2023
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Performed vital signs monitoring, ensuring timely reporting of any abnormalities to the medical team.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
- Introduced regular exercises for bedridden patients and this reduced incident of bed sores by 60%
- Providing emotional and psychological support to patients during their stay in the healthcare facility.
- Accurately completed assignments and general duties increasing overall efficiency by 50%.
Childcare Worker
Nifty Tots Nursery School
01.2008 - 01.2020
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Keeping accurate daily register and files for the children.
- Responsible for children from 6 months to 4 years.
- Buying stationery and food for the children.
Care Assistant
Savyon Lodge
Bulawayo
01.1999 - 05.2007
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare teams to maintain an open dialogue about ongoing care needs.
- Conducted regular safety checks on equipment used in patient care to ensure proper functionality and mitigate risks.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Administered medications under supervision of licensed healthcare providers, following established protocols for dosage accuracy and timing.
- Assisting with mobility and transfers of patients who may have physical limitations or disabilities.
- Successfully assisted in caring for over 50 patients during my tenure,ensuring their comfort and well- being.
- improved client satisfaction by 25% by implementing a personalized care plan for each client.
- Maintained accurate and up-to date client records,ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards,
- Introduced new activities and exercises to improve clients' mobility and physical health.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Caregiving Skills-Dementia Care
Alison
Dublin,IrelandSome College (No Degree) - CPR,AED And First Aid
Alison
Dublin,IrelandCare Certificate (Standards 1 To 15)
Caredemy
United KingdomBachelor of Science - Accounting
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Pretoria 01.2017 - 05.2022
Skills
Effective Communication
Multitasking Abilities
Feeding Assistance
First Aid Certification
Accountable and reliable
Resourceful and Responsible
Excellent hygiene standards
Safe manual handling
Professionalism and a positive attitude
Equality and diversity
Personalized care
Able to analyze patient data
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Thembelihle Nursing Home
03.2021 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of South Africa (UNISA)
01.2017 - 05.2022
Childcare Worker
Nifty Tots Nursery School
01.2008 - 01.2020
Care Assistant
Savyon Lodge
01.1999 - 05.2007
Some College (No Degree) - Caregiving Skills-Dementia Care
Alison
Some College (No Degree) - CPR,AED And First Aid
Alison
Care Certificate (Standards 1 To 15)
Caredemy
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