Hiking,Knitting,Painting,Outdoor activities,Running,Playing board games,puzzles and watching tv
Pamela Makumbe
Care Assistant
Johannesburg South Afri,Gauteng
Summary
I am a highly motivated and confident person with great work ethics and enthusiasm.l have 7years of experience working in various care settings.lam a flexible, reliable team player with positive attitude.l have excellent communication and interpersonal skills developed through practical experience,learning and working roles.l have excellent understanding of the response,recording and meeting deadlines.l also have experience in understanding safeguarding and risk management process.ln my current role l apply person centered approach and l treat clients with dignity and respect.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
Certificate
Work History
Health Care Assistant
The Riverside Manor
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted service user to dress,undress,wash,applying creams and lotion,assistance with shavings and toileting.
- Assist patients with feeding needs,helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted service users with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, and purchasing supplies.
- Prepared meals,snacks and drinks
- Provided sitting and companionship support.
- Ran errands for patient such as medication collection.
- Assisted with creating shopping lists,buying ingredients for residents occasional or all meal preparation and helped service user to decide on easy meals to prepare.
- Providing dementia and Alzheimer's disease care through managing anxiety and loneliness as well as helping them live the end of thei life with dignity.
- Supported individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism to help them live fulfilled and independent lives.
- Provided stroke patient care,changing positions of client's often and cushioning of parts with thinner skin and always watching out for pressure sores.
- Monitored the catheter to ensure it is changed regularly (in accordance with the service user's catheter plan)to reduce the risk of infection.
Domicillery and Support worker
Connect To Care
Johannesburg, South Africa
03.2018 - 01.2022
- Supported service user in their own homes to develop skills or provide information that promotes independent living focusing on budgeting,debt management,shopping,cooking,cleaning and many others.
- Respond to service users when in crisis and help them to successfully navigate that crisis either directly or through information .
- Lived in service users homes,supporting their day-to day needs.
- Creating a safe environment to allow patients to continue living in their own home independently.
- Support those with conditions as diverse as a spinal injury,Parkinson's,or multiple sclerosis,mantaining their independence and keeping them safe.
- Household chores -cleaning,taking out bins.
- Chauffeuring clients to attending medical appointments and social events.
- Liaising with medical professionals,reporting changes,sharing important information.
- Support with incontinence care.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Domestic Worker
Self Employed Services
Johannesburg , South Africa
01.2010 - 03.2018
- Worked in client's homes,cleaning,doing laundry,cooking,taking out rubbish bins,cleaning yards,
Education
O Level - High School College
Seke 2 High
Harare Zimbabwe 2001
Skills
- Time Management
- Vitals Monitoring
- Personal Care Assistance
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Administer Medication
- Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Hygiene Standards
- Mobility Support
- Patient Companionship
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Hoisting Equipment
- Feeding Tube Management
- Patient Condition Observation
- Patient Safety Management
Additional Information
- Seeking visa sponsorship
- English proficiency (IELTS)
- Licence
- Fully vaccinated(Covid 19)
- TB certificate
Certification
- Ancillaryhealthcare, The Redcross society- July 2016-August 2017
- Diploma in Caregiving- Alison -2023
- Alzheimer's Training - 2018
- Home based care-The Redcross society -January 2021-August 2021
- Hairdressing-Linesey college -2008
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
The Riverside Manor
02.2022 - Current
Domicillery and Support worker
Connect To Care
03.2018 - 01.2022
Domestic Worker
Self Employed Services
01.2010 - 03.2018
O Level - High School College
Seke 2 High
Interests
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