Samkeliso Tshuma
Johannesburg South
Summary
Seasoned Child Caregiver and Special Needs Volunteer with a proven track record at Ethembeni Children's Home and Edenvale Hospice. Expert in early childhood development and special needs care, demonstrating exceptional activities planning and empathy. Achieved significant improvements in children's social and academic development through innovative educational programs and compassionate, personalized attention.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Caregiver
Ethembeni Children's Home
Johannesburg South
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children of all ages.
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as arts and crafts, games and educational lessons.
- Supervised meal times to ensure proper nutrition and hydration.
- Assisted with the development of motor skills by playing outdoor sports and physical activities.
- Administered medication in accordance with physician's instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of each child's attendance, behavior, meals served, naps taken and activities participated in.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians to communicate daily updates on their child's progress.
Caregiver, Special Needs Volunteer
Edenvale Hospice and Care Center
Johannesburg
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
Education
International Child And Development LCDP - Child Development
The Ububele Education And Physiotherapy Trust
Johannesburg 11-2023
High School Diploma -
Chilton Training Institute
Capetown 11-2021
Skills
- Materials Management
- Early education
- Early Childhood Development
- Activities leadership
- Activities Planning
- Social and academic development
- Child development knowledge
- Care Planning
- Light Housekeeping
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Positive Reinforcement
- Schedule Management
- CPR training
- Special needs experience
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Allergy awareness
- Language skills
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Caregiver, Special Needs Volunteer
Edenvale Hospice and Care Center
01.2022 - 03.2022
Child Caregiver
Ethembeni Children's Home
08.2021 - 12.2023
International Child And Development LCDP - Child Development
The Ububele Education And Physiotherapy Trust
High School Diploma -
Chilton Training Institute