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. Compassionate [Job Title] possesses gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Expertise in [Area of expertise]. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Available [Number] hours per week, weekends and evenings. Reliable [Job Title] enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well. Compassionate [Job Title] assists elderly or disabled clients and patients from hospices or recovery centers. Observes and reports on patient status, cleans and organizes living quarters and provides companionship. Demonstrated knowledge of vital sign reading and proper aseptic and infection control policies.
Hi, I’m
Thozama Onyeama
Elderly Caregiver
Nothern Cape,Northern Cape
Summary
Overview
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Huis Anderlusia
Elderly Caregiver
03.2023 - 03.2024
Job overview
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
- Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to cater to client needs and better assist.
OK EXPRESS
Cashier
04.2022 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
- Encouraged customers to make additional purchases by highlighting current deals and keeping lane well-stocked.
- Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Upsold additional products and services to customers, increasing revenue.
Mduduzi Memorial Center
Elderly Caregiver
02.2004 - 09.2011
Job overview
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to cater to client needs and better assist.
- Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Education
Umso High SchoolColesberg
High School Diploma
12.2000
University Overview
I am a qualified caregiver assistant,with CPR Certificate,FIRST AID Certificate,in ELDERLY and Special needs,In international standard.
Skills
Data Confidentiality
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I love to sing ,singing makes me to focus and it helps me to be calm ,it also calms my patients .
At resting times I like to read some novels or any kind of book regarding to my patient mood.
reading with confidence and impretion.It also helps the mind to ease and keeps it focused.
Availability
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Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
Huis Anderlusia
03.2023 - 03.2024
Cashier
OK EXPRESS
04.2022 - 06.2023
Elderly Caregiver
Mduduzi Memorial Center
02.2004 - 09.2011
Umso High School
High School Diploma
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