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Work History
Education
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Software
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Thelma Chiedza Garatsa

Senior Carer
Capetown
Thelma Chiedza Garatsa

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Senior Caregiver with over a decade of experience providing exceptional care and support to elderly and vulnerable clients. Expertise in assisting with daily living activities, administering medication, and offering mobility support while ensuring safe, comfortable, and dignified environments. Proven ability to build trusting relationships with clients and families, adhering to personalized care plans with patience, empathy, and strong communication skills. Renowned for handling challenging situations calmly and professionally, with a steadfast commitment to promoting independence, emotional well-being, and enhancing the quality of life for each individual in care.

Overview

10
years of professional experience

Work History

Faircape Health

Assistant Carer Supervisor
09.2022 - 10.2024

Job overview

  • Led team of carers to maintain high standards of resident care.
  • Delegated tasks to assistant carers, streamlining daily operations.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety standards.
  • Delivered personal care and emotional support to elderly and vulnerable clients.
  • Mentored new carers to improve service quality.
  • Coordinated with healthcare providers and families to support ongoing care.
  • Enhanced residents' overall experience through tailored care strategies.
  • Worked with diverse teams to evaluate and meet residents' changing needs.
  • Managed inventory of care supplies, ensuring availability and conformity with regulatory
  • Participated in policy development and review to ensure compliance and improve services.
  • Streamlined resident admission and discharge processes for seamless transitions.

Private patient

Caregiver
02.2022 - 08.2022

Job overview

  • Designed and prepared balanced meals to support individual health goals.
  • Encouraged patient independence and dignity through assistance with daily activities.
  • Prioritized patient safety and comfort while supporting medication administration and nursing responsibilities.
  • Conducted interactive sessions to improve cognitive skills and emotional resilience.
  • Supported patients during hospital visits, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Monitored compliance with health and safety regulations, upholding a safe and supportive care environment.
  • Facilitated seamless communication with families and healthcare teams to ensure consistent care.
  • Observed changes in patients' health and ensured timely reporting to healthcare teams.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards in inventory management.

Private

Senior care worker
11.2019 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Assisted patients with daily activities, promoting independence in routine tasks.
  • Delivered basic nursing care, ensuring patient comfort and well-being.
  • Provided crucial stimulation through interactive activities, enhancing engagement.
  • Administered hands-on personal care and emotional support to patients, ensuring dignity and comfort at all times.
  • Supported patients during feeding, facilitating nutritional intake and personal dignity.
  • Accompanied patients to hospital visits, providing support and reassurance.
  • Assisted with meal preparation, ensuring dietary needs are met.
  • Provided wound care and conducted vital sign checks, promoting patient health monitoring.

St John Ambulance

Senior care worker
04.2015 - 12.2015

Job overview

  • Developed foundational expertise in patient care through comprehensive nurse aide education and clinical practice.

Education

St John Ambulances
Harare

GED from Health Care Management

University Overview

Skills

Team supervision

Accomplishments

Accomplishments

Over the past 10 years, I have successfully cared for more than 50 clients, consistently recognized for my empathy, patience, and ability to build strong, trusting relationships with families. I have developed personalized care plans that improved clients’ mobility, independence, and overall quality of life, while maintaining 100% accuracy in medication administration and health monitoring. Skilled in managing complex conditions such as dementia, Alzheimer’s, and post-surgery recovery, I also trained and mentored junior caregivers to enhance team performance. My dedication to engaging activities and emotional support has greatly improved clients’ well-being and reduced loneliness.

Software

Ms word

Interests

Travelling

Timeline

Assistant Carer Supervisor
Faircape Health
09.2022 - 10.2024
Caregiver
Private patient
02.2022 - 08.2022
Senior care worker
Private
11.2019 - 12.2021
Senior care worker
St John Ambulance
04.2015 - 12.2015
St John Ambulances
GED from Health Care Management

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