Samantha Blady
Healthcare assistant.
Standerton,Mpumalanga
Summary
Devoted Caregiver, providing exemplary service to individuals in residential care environments with utmost respect and consideration. Supportive care professional, monitoring client behaviors and encouraging participation in healthy activities as noted within care plan. Deliberate role model, demonstrating healthy behavior for daily living and social interactions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Caregiver
Vukuzenzele Elderly Home
Standerton, Mpumalanga
11.2020 - Current
- Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks and fed clients.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Facilitated interactions with clients through communication aids.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping and routine cleaning.
- Analyzed overall patient performance and recommended adjustments to care plan goals, supporting individual progression.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Communicated well both verbally and in writing with clients, guardians and medical professionals.
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
Cashier and Storeroom Supervisor
Marsavive Fruit And Veggies Supermakert
Standerton, Mpumalanga
01.2013 - 09.2020
- Tallied cash drawer at beginning and end of each work shift.
- Processed customer refunds and exchanges according to established guidelines.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
Merchandiser
Spar Retail Group
Harare, Zimbabwe
01.2009 - 12.2012
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Planned and coordinated product availability for advertising and promotion purposes.
- Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
- Ran markdown reports, managed store replenishment and analyzed buying reports.
- Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
- Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
- Moved cardboard, plastic ties and other debris from unboxing to trash.
- Interacted with guests in friendly and knowledgeable way.
- Worked with customers to pack items according to specific desires and requirements.
- Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.
- Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.
- Recorded daily activities for inventory control.
- Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Updated merchandise pricing to match new values and special promotional rates.
Education
Diploma - Nursing And Patient Care
Alison
E-learning 11.2021 - 05.2022
Care Certificate - 15 Care Certificate Standards
Florence Academy
E-Learning 05.2022 - 05.2022
Diploma - Caregiving
Alison
E-Learning 04.2022 - Current
Certificate - Nursing Studies( Physical Examination)
Alison
E-Learning 12.2021 - 05.2022
Skills
Meal planning and preparation
Community integration
Progress documentation
Patient Management
Medical Records Management
Verbal and written communication skills
Behavioral Management
Direct Patient Care
Flexible schedule and availability
Case management
Medication Administration
Care plan assessment
Patient Assessments
Patient care
Chronic disease management
Interpersonal
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Care Certificate - 15 Care Certificate Standards
Florence Academy
05.2022 - 05.2022
Diploma - Caregiving
Alison
04.2022 - Current
Certificate - Nursing Studies( Physical Examination)
Alison
12.2021 - 05.2022
Diploma - Nursing And Patient Care
Alison
11.2021 - 05.2022
Caregiver
Vukuzenzele Elderly Home
11.2020 - Current
Cashier and Storeroom Supervisor
Marsavive Fruit And Veggies Supermakert
01.2013 - 09.2020
Merchandiser
Spar Retail Group
01.2009 - 12.2012