Precious Ayandiswa Manyathi
Caregiver
Johannesburg,GP
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Nazareth House For The Aged, excelling in patient care coordination and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance patient wellbeing through effective medication administration and personal hygiene assistance. Committed to fostering independence and dignity while ensuring a safe, clean environment for optimal recovery and comfort.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Private Caregiver
Nazareth House For The Aged
04.2015 - 03.2019
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to healthcare providers promptly.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Managed patient medications, ensuring accurate dosages and timely administration.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment, reducing the risk of infection or injury.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting overall wellbeing.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing for enhanced selfesteem.
- Handled household management tasks like laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping leading to a well-maintained living space.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Maintained detailed records of daily activities, observations, incidents, medication intake-allowing for effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Promoted client independence through encouragement and assistance in self-care tasks when appropriate.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Implemented strategies to manage challenging behaviors effectively while maintaining client dignity and respect.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities for improved quality of life.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Childcare Provider
Kids Care Daycare Center
01.2014 - 03.2015
- Administered first aid when needed, adhering to established protocols to ensure child safety and wellbeing.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Improved language development through engaging storytelling sessions and age-appropriate book readings.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Facilitated naptime routines for toddlers to ensure adequate rest periods throughout the day for optimal growth and development.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Implemented daily routines to establish consistency, helping children transition smoothly between activities.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Promoted physical fitness by incorporating active play into daily schedules, encouraging healthy habits from an early age.
- Oversaw smooth drop-off/pick-up transitions by maintaining open communication with parents and ensuring a safe environment for children.
- Enhanced children''s social skills by organizing group activities and promoting positive interactions.
- Strengthened children's early literacy and math skills with engaging, educational activities.
- Resolved conflicts among children, teaching them effective problem-solving and negotiation skills.
- Improved children's physical health with daily outdoor play and exercise routines.
- Assisted children with homework and school projects, enhancing academic support.
- Boosted children's understanding of cultural diversity with multicultural lessons and activities.
- Maintained clean and organized classroom, ensuring conducive learning environment.
- Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities and games.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
Education
GED -
Greenfield High School
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Care-Giver - Care-Giver
Itlhokomeleng Association For The Care Of The Aged
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
First Aid Skills
Patient Care Coordination
Behavior Modification
Client Documentation Management
Patient care
Housekeeping duties
Personal hygiene assistance
Emotional support
Medication administration
Chronic disease management
Elderly care
Compassionate caregiving
Timeline
Private Caregiver
Nazareth House For The Aged
04.2015 - 03.2019
Childcare Provider
Kids Care Daycare Center
01.2014 - 03.2015
GED -
Greenfield High School
04.2001 -
Care-Giver - Care-Giver
Itlhokomeleng Association For The Care Of The Aged
04.2001 -