Sinazo Mbem
Home Base Care
Port Elizabeth (28 Bhunyuluza Street Motherwell NU8)
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Assistant with proven expertise at Brooklyn Chest Hospital, excelling in vital signs monitoring and emotional support. Recognized for enhancing patient comfort and safety while collaborating effectively with healthcare teams to achieve optimal outcomes. Committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene and fostering strong relationships with patients.
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
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Brooklyn Chest Hospital
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs, recording changes for nursing staff review.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during care processes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care environments.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to deliver efficient patient care services.
- Updated patient records accurately, ensuring compliance with hospital protocols.
- Participated in staff training sessions, enhancing team knowledge and skills.
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, assisting in early identification of potential health issues.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
Caregiver
A24 Group
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Provided compassionate care and support to individuals with diverse needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Monitored client health, reporting changes to medical staff promptly.
- Developed and implemented personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety of client living spaces, adhering to health standards.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
Education
Home Base Course - Home Base Care
InterX Skills Training Academy And Staffing Solutions
Uitenhage (South Africa)10-2022
Skills
Written and verbal communication
Emotional support
Vital signs monitoring
Personal hygiene assistance
Feeding assistance
Safety protocols
Room preparation
Patient monitoring
Nursing assistance
Relationship building
Pediatric care
Dementia care
Multitasking
Infection prevention
Patient services
Patient positioning
Wound care
Patient observation
Team collaboration
Active listening
Patient hygiene management
Certification
PERFORM BASIC LIFE SUPPORT AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Timeline
PERFORM BASIC LIFE SUPPORT AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
03-2026
Patient Care Assistant
Brooklyn Chest Hospital
04.2025 - Current
Caregiver
A24 Group
09.2024 - 02.2025
Home Base Course - Home Base Care
InterX Skills Training Academy And Staffing Solutions