Sithembinkosi Gumpo
Johannesburg
Summary
Dedicated and Compassionate Caregiver with proven expertise in elderly care and dementia support, as well as young individuals living with disabilities,assisting them with personal care as per individual's care plan. Experienced in Hospitals and private homes. Excels in time management and compassionate care. Adept at medical record-keeping and providing emotional support, consistently achieving positive outcomes in patient health and satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver/ Personal Support Worker
Private Home
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2024 - Current
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Monitored client vital signs, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Caregiver
Netcare Private Hospital
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Monitored client vital signs and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Caregiver Volunteer
Orange Grove Community Centre
Johannesburg, South Africa
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Established trusting relationships with elderly and young clients, ensuring their emotional needs were met alongside physical care.
- Contributed to increased overall happiness among clients by fostering a positive atmosphere within the caregiving environment.
- Alleviated feelings of isolation among elderly clients by encouraging social interaction both within the facility and with outside community group events.
- Provided mental stimulation for dementia patients through engaging activities designed to slow cognitive decline.
- Ensured a healthy diet for elderly individuals by preparing nutritious meals tailored to dietary restrictions or preferences when needed.
- Promoted physical wellness among residents by assisting in exercise programs specifically designed for older adults.
- Assisted older residents with mobility.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, quickly responding to incidents and coordinating appropriate support for elderly clients.
- Supported seniors in maintaining their independence by facilitating participation in various activities and social events.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable living environment for residents through regular housekeeping and maintenance tasks.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
Education
High School Leaving Certificate -
Luveve High School
Bulawayo, ZimbabweSkills
- Compassionate and Respectful
- Safeguarding Children and Adults
- Excellent Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
- Patient Care
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and Organization
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Basic Housekeeping
- Emotional Support
- Moving and handling
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- First aid and safety
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dementia Care
- Patient record-keeping
- Supportive Companionship
- Alzheimer's Care
- Empathetic
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Mobility Assistance
- Special Needs Care
- Palliative care
- PPE Usage
- Disability Support
- First Aid Certification
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
- CHILTON INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
- Elderly Care Assistant Course
- First Aid Certificate CPR
- Special Needs Course for Child and adult Care.
- ALISON COLLEGE (CPD) COURSES
- Diploma in Caregiving
- Diploma in Health and Social Care
- Elderly Care and Caring for the Disabled
- Diploma in Mental Health
- Dementia Care and Management
- CPR,AED and First Aid
- Care Certificates- 15 Care Standards with CAREDEMY.
Timeline
Caregiver/ Personal Support Worker
Private Home
01.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Netcare Private Hospital
04.2023 - 11.2023
Caregiver Volunteer
Orange Grove Community Centre
05.2021 - 11.2021
High School Leaving Certificate -
Luveve High School