Patricia Kamusoko
Boksburg
Summary
Accommodating candidate possessing patience, physical stamina and knowledge of patient care techniques and protocols. Confident and poised in interactions with individuals of all levels. Adaptive and calm individual 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
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Sasonah Lodge (voluntary Work)
04.2020 - Current
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Supported needs of various residents under long-term care.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families to provide information about care and treatment.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Assisted with taking vital signs and documenting blood pressure and temperature for proper tracking.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Aided patients with walking and limb exercises to improve strength and balance.
Science and Mathematics Teacher
Gauteng Department Of Education
01.2009 - Current
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
Education
Diploma In Education - Science Education
University of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Certificate In Science Technology - Laboratory Management
HEXCO
Zimbabwe Bachelor Of Science - Chemistry And Mathematics
University of South Africa
South Africa 05.2016
Skills
- Patient Condition Observation
- Active Listening
- Mobility Support
- Feeding Assistance
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Reading Comprehension
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Healthcare Regulations
- Resident Support
- Patient Call Light Response
- Patient Companionship
- Records Preparation
- Skin Condition Diagnosis and Treatment
- Supportive Personal Care
- Emotional Intelligence
- Dietary Needs
- Personal Grooming Care
- EMR Systems
- Household Tasks
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient Engagement
- Medical Record Updating
- Intercultural Competence
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Family Communication
- Patient Toileting
- Sanitizing Surfaces
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Medicine Administration
- Patient Safety Management
- Quality Patient Care
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Calm Under Stress
- Hygiene Standards
- Monitor Vitals
- Needs Determination
- Consistent Follow Through
Accomplishments
- Awarded presidential award for Best Physical Sciences teacher with highest average twice (2019 and 2021)
- Supervised team of five people.
- Managed to maintain good hygiene to an amputation wound by perfectly dressing the would timelessly and got good feedback from client.
- Achieved the Best Physical Sciences teacher Award (100% pass) District level (2018, 2020, 2021) by consistently working hard to enable learners to attain best results.
Certification
- Diploma in Care giving by ALISON
- Certificate in CPR, AED and First Aid , by ALISON
- Diploma in Special Needs Education (in progress) by ALISON
- Driver's License
- COVID certificate
- English Test UKVI (in progress)
- Police Clearance
Reference
Melanie Nunn
Sasonah Lodge
Email: Melanie.sasonah@gmail.com
Mamburu Mashudu
Ekhurleni south District
Email:mashudumamburu@gmail.com
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Sasonah Lodge (voluntary Work)
04.2020 - Current
Science and Mathematics Teacher
Gauteng Department Of Education
01.2009 - Current
Diploma In Education - Science Education
University of Zimbabwe
Certificate In Science Technology - Laboratory Management
HEXCO
Bachelor Of Science - Chemistry And Mathematics
University of South Africa
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