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Pamela Zindi

Johannesburg

Summary

Observant professional with successful background delivering heartfelt care to residents. Compassionate and service-oriented individual well-educated in medication administration and schedule management. Outstanding knowledge of first aid and CPR.

Experienced professional skilled at minimizing hassles and alleviating client concerns through proactive schedule coordination. Demonstrates proper attention to personal hygiene and dress. Proficient in event planning and household administration.

Devoted personal care professional skilled in fostering client health and convenience through assisting with daily activities and health needs. Driven to promote healthy habits to encourage client well-being by demonstrating healthy habits. Dedicated to applying emerging techniques to derive best possible outcomes.

Compassionate home healthcare professional offering demonstrated success in aligning daily activities with care plans and expediently reporting any client status changes. Promotes formation of habits for sustainable health improvement. In-depth knowledge of behavior redirection strategies.

Reliable personal care professional bringing several years of experience in personal care assistant roles. Skilled in addressing physical and mental disabilities and monitoring needs for convalescent patients. Trusted to care for patients at varying stages of life.

Sympathtic personal care aide with several years of experience supporting patients with activities of daily living. Professional and clear communicator when instructing and assisting patients as well as when reporting information to healthcare team and supervisors.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Elderly Caregiver

Redcross Society
Johannesburg
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Assisted with activities of daily living
  • such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
  • Inspiring, friendly and caring individual
  • Have passion for supporting people to achieve their full potential.
  • Ensured safety of clients in their home environment by using appropriate equipment and techniques.
  • Provided emotional support during end-of-life transitions.
  • Adhered to all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards related to eldercare services.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments or other necessary outings.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical team.
  • Communicated effectively with family members on progress of client's health condition.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
  • Administered medications according to physician instructions.
  • Organized recreational activities to promote physical and mental well-being of the elderly.
  • Responded quickly in emergency situations in a calm manner.
  • Conducted light housekeeping duties including laundry, cleaning and meal preparation for clients.

Childcare Provider

Purity Sibiya
Johannesburg
01.2021 - 09.2023
  • Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
  • Worked collaboratively with co-workers to ensure safety of all the children in care.
  • Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene, social manners and appropriate behavior.
  • Planned field trips to local parks, libraries and other educational places.
  • Engaged in creative play activities that promoted language development, physical activity and problem solving skills.
  • Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
  • Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
  • Observed children's behavior and development, communicate information with parents.
  • Read books aloud to small groups or individual children.
  • Assisted in planning nutritious snacks and meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by state regulations.
  • Collaborated with teachers on special projects such as holiday parties or end-of-year events.
  • Assisted in developing and implementing lesson plans to meet the individual needs of each child.
  • Developed positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's development.

Childcare Provider

Chelesile Dube
Bulawayo
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Cared for children in institutional settings.
  • Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs and tracking supplies.
  • Kept records of daily observations and information about activities, meals served and medications administered.
  • Dressed children and changed diapers.
  • Maintained safe play environment.
  • Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
  • Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
  • Observed and monitored children's play activities.
  • Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in children to alert parents or guardians.
  • Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
  • Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children of various ages.
  • Read stories to children, facilitated discussions and tied books into learning opportunities.
  • Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Health Aide

South African Redcross Society
Johannesburg

Some College (No Degree) - Child Care Management

Alison
Johannesburg

Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Caregiving

Alison
Johannesburg

Skills

  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Client safety and first aid
  • Meal Preparation
  • Care Plan Managemen
  • Safe Patient Transportation
  • Activities of Daily Living
  • Patient Companionship
  • Relationship Building
  • Data Confidentiality
  • First aid and safety
  • Client documentation
  • Basic Housekeeping
  • Time Management
  • Patient assistance
  • Behavior redirection
  • Dementia Care
  • Compassionate Caregiving
  • Medication Administration
  • Housekeeping Duties

Languages

English
Advanced
C1
Zulu
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Elderly Caregiver

Redcross Society
05.2023 - 09.2023

Childcare Provider

Purity Sibiya
01.2021 - 09.2023

Childcare Provider

Chelesile Dube
08.2019 - 08.2020

Some College (No Degree) - Health Aide

South African Redcross Society

Some College (No Degree) - Child Care Management

Alison

Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Caregiving

Alison
Pamela Zindi