Ruan Arendt
Professional Health Care Assistant
Parow
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Healthcare Assistant
Nido Nursing
Cape Town
12.2022 - Current
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating and drinking and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Organized and maintained medication closets and first aid supplies.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Adhered to patient special diets and provided supplementary drinks under nursing staff supervision.
- Aided patients with walking and limb exercises to improve strength and balance.
- Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Cared for dying patients and prepared deceased for transfer to mortuary.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Participated in cleaning and maintenance of medical equipment to assist in department function and regulation compliance.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Health Care Assistant
Netcare N1 City Private Hospital
N1 City
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Organized and maintained medication closets and first aid supplies.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating and drinking and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Cared for dying patients and prepared deceased for transfer to mortuary.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Adhered to patient special diets and provided supplementary drinks under nursing staff supervision.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Aided patients with walking and limb exercises to improve strength and balance.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Participated in cleaning and maintenance of medical equipment to assist in department function and regulation compliance.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in Number-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Health Care Assistant
Oude Westhof Retirement Village
Bellville
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating and drinking and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Adhered to patient special diets and provided supplementary drinks under nursing staff supervision.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Participated in cleaning and maintenance of medical equipment to assist in department function and regulation compliance.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Assistant Manager
Sabino’s Cantina Sportsbar & Restaurant
Vredenburg
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
- Monitored security to protect employees, customers and property.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Reviewed sales and gross profit report to assess company efficiency.
- Conducted weekly staff meetings to motivate staff members, address concerns and questions, plan improvements and evaluate progress toward goals.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Recognized staff for contributions to company success to foster engagement and increase productivity.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
- Strengthened operational efficiency to remain cost-effective while maintaining quality service.
- Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Developed organizational structure to outline and direct rules, roles and responsibilities.
Education
Certificate - Professional Health Care Assistant
Nido Nursing
Cape Town 02.2022 - 12.2022
Matric - Grade 12
Vredenburg High School
Vredenburg 01.2013 - 12.2017
NCV L3 - Primary Health
Northlink College
Parow 01.2019 - 12.2021
Skills
Adaptabilityundefined
Timeline
Healthcare Assistant
Nido Nursing
12.2022 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Netcare N1 City Private Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
Health Care Assistant
Oude Westhof Retirement Village
05.2022 - 08.2022
Certificate - Professional Health Care Assistant
Nido Nursing
02.2022 - 12.2022
NCV L3 - Primary Health
Northlink College
01.2019 - 12.2021
Assistant Manager
Sabino’s Cantina Sportsbar & Restaurant
01.2018 - 01.2019
Matric - Grade 12
Vredenburg High School
01.2013 - 12.2017
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