Nobuhle Simela
Assistant Nurse
Johannesburg
Summary
Compassionate Caregiver, I possess a gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity, kindness and respect. Expertise in assisted living, dementia care, palliative care, stroke care, post-surgery care, Parkinson's disease care . I am a collaborative team player with strong clinical, psychological and interpersonal skills. Available 0027 61 437 0144 , 24 hours per week, weekends and evenings.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
Fountains Senior Citizen Assisted Living
Johannesburg, Randburg
10.2022 - Current
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Dr Zwane
Johannesburg, Northcliff
04.2021 - 11.2022
- Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping and routine cleaning.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Communicated well both verbally and in writing with clients, guardians and medical professionals.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prepared meals and snacks and fed clients.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Nurse Aide
Nkenda Family
Johannesburg, Sandton
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Scheduled and accompanied client to medical appointments.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition and progress.
- Assisted patients with therapy exercises as specified by care team.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Anthropology - Psychology and Anthropology
University of South Africa
Johannesburg, GP 01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase - Education
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg 01.2019 - 11.2021
Caregiver Certification - Health and Assisted Living
Survival CPR
Johannesburg, GP 01.2022 - 04.2022
Skills
Patient care
Medication Administration
First aid and safety
Progress documentation
Care plan assessment
Cooking meals
Physical therapy administration
Medical chart documentation
Staff collaboration
Light cleaning
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
Fountains Senior Citizen Assisted Living
10.2022 - Current
Nurse Aide
Nkenda Family
01.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Anthropology - Psychology and Anthropology
University of South Africa
01.2022 - Current
Caregiver Certification - Health and Assisted Living
Survival CPR
01.2022 - 04.2022
Caregiver, Special Needs
Dr Zwane
04.2021 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase - Education
University of Johannesburg
01.2019 - 11.2021