As a dedicated caregiver, I deeply value the trust placed in me to care for others. I thrive in demanding environments, collaborating effectively with my team. My innate ability to enrich the lives of those I care for is central to my approach. Compassion and kindness are the core of my work, and I seek opportunities where the challenges are great, but so are the rewards and enjoyment.
Hi, I’m
TECLA MURINYE
Caregiver
Tembisa,Johannesburg
Summary
Overview
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cresset House – Home of Intellectual Disability
01.2024
Job overview
- 8 to 10 hour shifts
- Provision of Elderly Care: Delivering comprehensive care and assistance to elderly individuals.
- Morning Assistance: Helping with washing and dressing in the morning.
- Bed Making and Maintenance: Ensuring the patient’s bed is made and maintained in a clean condition.
- Meal Preparation: Delivering and feeding the patient.
- Toileting Assistance: Providing support and assistance in the toilet.
- Medication Administration: Administering prescribed medication.
- Vital Signs Monitoring: Regularly checking and monitoring the patient’s vital signs.
- Mobility Assistance: Helping patients move from one place to another, including transferring from bed to wheelchair.
- Transport Assistance: Accompanying and transporting patients to doctor’s appointments.
- Key Responsibilities:
TUMELO HOME
Caregiver
01.2024 - 01.2025
Job overview
- 8 to 10 hour shifts
- Provision of Personal Care: Assisted patients with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and maintaining general hygiene.
- Patient Support: Aided patients with eating, repositioning bedridden individuals, and taking vital signs.
- Observation and Documentation: Monitored and recorded patient conditions, food and liquid intake, and other behaviors. Documented changes in care plans.
- Environmental Maintenance: Made beds and maintained clean, safe environments for patients.
- Respectful Interactions: Treated all patients, family members, and visitors with respect and engaged with them tactfully at all times.
- Comprehensive Care: Addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Stimulation & Social Engagement: Assisted patients with mental stimulation, planning activities that are fun and healthful, and helped patients maintain hobbies and interests.
- Mobility Assistance: Aided patients with limited mobility or physical difficulties using appropriate aids.
- Response calls: Answered nurse call systems and provided required assistance.
- Empathy and understanding: Demonstrated empathy and understanding towards patients with learning disabilities.
- Key Responsibilities:
Derk Van Schalkwyk
Caregiver
2025 - 2026 (1 education.year_Label)
Job overview
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Education
Alison Education
from Care for the Elderly - Dementia - Special Needs - Life support and first aid
University Overview
References are available on request
Skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Experience with nappy changing, bed pan assistance, bed bathing, and administering medication
Checking vital signs and recording documentation
Ability to follow instructions, prioritize a busy workload, and show initiative and imagination
Maintaining clean and safe environments for patients
Timeline
Cresset House – Home of Intellectual Disability
01.2024
Caregiver
TUMELO HOME
01.2024 - 01.2025
Alison Education
from Care for the Elderly - Dementia - Special Needs - Life support and first aid
Caregiver
Derk Van Schalkwyk
2025 - 2026 (1 education.year_Label)