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Priscilla Kandawasvika

Assistant Caregiver
Randburg
Priscilla  Kandawasvika

Summary

PRISCILLA KANDAWASVIKA HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT I am a hardworking and competent individual with caregiving background, caring for the children and elderly. I have profound knowledge of dealing with patients with different conditions such as Disabled, Down syndrome (DS), high blood pressure, Diabetes, Stroke, Cancer, and Dementia. I also exhibit a great need and determination to learn new things and expand my knowledge. I take immense pride in handling patients with high level of professionalism diligence Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Overview

27
years of professional experience
2
Certifications
1
Language

Work History

Jabulani Old People’s Home
Johannesburg

Caregiver Assistant
05.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Assists and enables service users at table or in bed, assists with feeding
  • Takes responsibility for the shift and for service while on duty
  • Responds to emergencies and providing guidance and support to care worker
  • Helps with daily activities such as reading books and storytelling
  • Managing the schedule and keep patient active as possible
  • Running errands - assist with tasks such as shopping list and shopping
  • Generally, assists with service users’ overall comfort and well being
  • Monitors service user’s conditions by taking temperature, pulse, respiration, and weight contribute
  • To record keeping
  • Liaises with professional staff in carrying out care plans -Good interpersonal and communication skills - Safeguarding -Elderly Care -Team leadership -Time management -Problem –solving skills -Reliability and accountability -Observant and attentive to detail

Care Assistant
07.2019 - 04.2021

Job overview

  • Patient assessment and report to the seniors
  • Ability to follow instructions written and oral
  • Organizing and implement a cleaning stocking system to ensure safety
  • Providing personal care
  • Bed bathing
  • Washing, grooming and oral care
  • Assisting with toileting
  • Wound management and dressing
  • Cather management and continence promotion
  • Promoting wellbeing and mental health
  • Escorting to social events, other health departments, Nursing a Patient with cancer, Responsible for providing extensive healthcare assistance to the elderly
  • Supported in mobilizing, mainly from the bed to the wheelchair, and escorted him to check-ups
  • Provided support with personal hygiene, including bathroom visits, bathing, dressing and brushing teeth
  • Reported changes in the physical, mental and emotional conditions of clients to relevant parties
  • Performed basic housekeeping duties, including cleaning, tidying and preparing meals
  • Supported and safeguarding the patients and provide them with basic life support and reading stories to the patient.

Private Care

Care giver
06.2003 - 06.2019

Job overview

  • To a family member with Stroke
  • Responsibilities / Achievements Offered personal care, preparing meals, cleaning and helping with shopping trips
  • Administered medication and arranging medical appointments
  • Provided emotional support and engaging the patient in suitable activities such having conversations with the patient
  • Helped the patient to exercise and walking using walking aides
  • Assisted patient with personal care, hygiene and taking clothes to the laundry.

Patience Tomu
Harare

Assistant Pre-school Teacher
01.1997 - 05.2003

Job overview

  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
  • Feeding babies.
  • Potty training and changing toddlers.

Education

Domestic Angels Basic Household and Child Minder Course

University Overview

EduBabe Advanced Childcare, Stimulation, First Aid and CPR Course

University Overview

Diploma from Caregiving

University Overview

IGSCE

University Overview

Skills

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Certification

Certificate

Timeline

Caregiver Assistant
Jabulani Old People’s Home
05.2021 - Current
Care Assistant
07.2019 - 04.2021
Care giver
Private Care
06.2003 - 06.2019
Assistant Pre-school Teacher
Patience Tomu
01.1997 - 05.2003
Domestic Angels Basic Household and Child Minder Course
04.2015
EduBabe Advanced Childcare, Stimulation, First Aid and CPR Course
04.2021
Diploma from Caregiving
04.2023
IGSCE
04.1996
Priscilla KandawasvikaAssistant Caregiver