Thembisile Sihlangu
Care Assistant
Johannesburg
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at ElandsVallei, dedicated to enhancing patient comfort and independence. Skilled in elderly care and mobility assistance, I foster strong relationships through attentive companionship. Proficient in monitoring vital signs and documenting health changes, I prioritize dignity and well-being, ensuring optimal health outcomes for clients.
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized, and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Care Giver
ElandsVallei
Germiston
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- 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.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Volunteer
Queen Hop
Bellevue East Johannesburg
07.2025 - Current
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
Education
GED -
The South African Red Cross Society
Germiston, South Africa06-2025
High School Diploma -
Eketsang Secondary School
Katlehong South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Elderly care
Additional Information
south african drivers license
nationality.. south african
date of birth...25 sep 1995
Timeline
Volunteer
Queen Hop
07.2025 - Current
Care Giver
ElandsVallei
02.2025 - 06.2025
High School Diploma -
Eketsang Secondary School
04.2001 -
GED -
The South African Red Cross Society
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