Patience Nhongonhema
Johannesburg
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Supportive healthcare assistant with extensive experience working in healthcare services. Takes patient vitals, documents needs and maintains cleanliness of examination rooms. Known for treating all patients with dignity, respect and discretion while maintaining utmost confidentiality.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker(stroke Patient)
Private Residence
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided patient with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Interacted kindly with the patient and family members and displayed a positive outgoing attitude, resulting in the establishment of a long-term professional relationships.
- Cooked tasty nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Competed entries in logbook, journal and care plan to accurately document and report patient's progress.
- Checked vital signs on a daily basis and notified the next of kin/ family members regarding the patient's health concerns or behavioural changes.
- Helped the patient care for herself by teaching the proper safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
Care Assistant
Zimbabwean Prison Service Clinic
Bulawayo
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Providing and serving food to patients, cleared dishes and ensured clean ward environment.
- Assisting with patient hygiene needs through daily washes, changing catheters and other tasks as required.
- Responding to patient calls swiftly and contributed to case management processes on general ward.
- Charting patient information related to vital signs, pain management and daily inputs and outputs.
- Administering and documenting prescribed medicines in line with company procedures and care standards.
- Evaluating social and health needs of new patients, implementing ongoing assessments to elevate care plans.
- Turning and adjusting position of patients for patient comfort and to avoid bed sores.
- Assisting patients with mobility impairments, verifying individual comfort and satisfaction and addressing issues detected.
Childcare Worker( Voluntary Work)
St Mary's Children Home
Johannesburg
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environment for all children.
- Changed nappies and diapers of infants and toddlers
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviours and areas in need of improvement, implementing behaviour redirection where appropriate.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instructions.
- Sanitised dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent the spreading of germs.
Education
Advanced Au Pair And Night Nursing -
Chilton
2021
Elderly Care Certificate -
Chilton
2021
Higher Certificate In Economics And Management Sci -
University of South Africa
South Africa 2016
Skills
- Hygiene, health and safety
- Data confidentiality measures
- Care planning
- Healthcare regulations
- Stroke recovery support
- Safeguarding vulnerable persons
- Chronic diseases management
- Dementia and Alzheimer's support
- Mental health support
- Medication Administration
- Safe patient handling
- Meal planning and preparation
- Catheter Care
- Stoma Care
- Peg feeding
- Spinal injury
- End of life
- Patient Support
Additional Information
- English proficiency IELTS band 5.5
- Valid Passport
Timeline
Support Worker(stroke Patient)
Private Residence
12.2022 - 03.2023
Care Assistant
Zimbabwean Prison Service Clinic
05.2022 - 07.2022
Childcare Worker( Voluntary Work)
St Mary's Children Home
03.2021 - 02.2022
Advanced Au Pair And Night Nursing -
Chilton
Elderly Care Certificate -
Chilton
Higher Certificate In Economics And Management Sci -
University of South Africa
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