Lucia Njobvu
Care Assistant
18 Val del stele Street, Brooklyn ,Cape Town
Summary
Experienced and highly skilled Care Assistant with a proven track record of providing exceptional support to individuals of all age groups. Specializing in elderly care, I am adept at assisting patients with a range of health conditions, including dementia, Alzheimer's, stroke, hypertension, diabetes, and mobility challenges.
Proficient in delivering personalized care, including personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, mobility assistance, meal preparation, feeding, and health monitoring. Skilled in medication support, ensuring patient safety, and providing companionship to enhance overall well-being.
With extensive experience in both childcare and elderly care, I am committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment. Recognized for my strong work ethic, patience, adaptability, and eagerness to learn, I strive to deliver compassionate, person-centered care that enhances the quality of life for those I support.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Care Assistant
Santro Nursing Care
Cape Town
02.2023 - Current
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare teams to maintain an open dialogue about ongoing care needs.
- Mitigated patient-care risks with regular equipment safety checks.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Administered medications under supervision of licensed healthcare providers, following established protocols for dosage accuracy and timing.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted patients with mobility, transferring them safely between beds, chairs, and wheelchairs as needed.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding, ensuring adherence to dietary restrictions and nutritional guidelines for optimal health.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, documenting changes in condition or response to treatment interventions.
Busy Bee Day Care
Nosiphiwo Mkwayimba
Johannesburg
11.2020 - 12.2022
- Monitoring and ensuring children's safety.
- Assisting children maintaining and teaching them good hygiene.
- Changing diapers and helping them with toileting.
- Implementing and encouraging children to partake in physical and educational activities, playing and giving them rest times.
- Helping and ensuring children take healthy meals.
- Bringing to the attention of parents any emotional or physical changes in children.
Hair Dresser
Njuu Kaluba
Lusaka
01.2014 - 08.2017
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized hair consultations and recommending suitable styles.
- Supported fellow stylists during peak times by assisting them with shampooing or blow-drying tasks when needed.
- Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
- Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments, and collecting payments for services rendered.
Education
Elderly Care Assistant Course
Chilton
Johannesburg, South Africa09-2020
First Aid Certificate
Chilton
Johannesburg, South Africa09-2020
Advanced Au Pair & Night Nursing Course
Chilton
Johannesburg, South Africa09-2020
High School Diploma -
Chipata Day Secondary School
Chipata, Zambia 04.2001 -
Primary Education
Chipata Day Primary School
Chipata, Zambia 04.2001 -
Skills
Client confidentiality
Housekeeping
Personal care assistance
Adaptable approach
Nutrition monitoring
Emotional resilience
End-of-life care
Toileting support
Dementia care
Compassionate care
Mobility assistance
Meal preparation
Feeding assistance
Client confidentiality
Additional Information
REFERENCES
Neo Reit
Santra Nursing Care
enquiries@santrocarehome.co.za
Nosiphiwo Mkwayimba
Busy Bee Day Care
nosiemkwayimba@gmail.com
+2763835316
Njuu Kaluba
HairByNjuu
njuukaluba@yahoo.com
+260977748419
DRIVING LICESNSE
Driving license Category
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Timeline
Care Assistant
Santro Nursing Care
02.2023 - Current
Busy Bee Day Care
Nosiphiwo Mkwayimba
11.2020 - 12.2022
Hair Dresser
Njuu Kaluba
01.2014 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
Chipata Day Secondary School
04.2001 -
Primary Education
Chipata Day Primary School
04.2001 -
Elderly Care Assistant Course
Chilton
First Aid Certificate
Chilton
Advanced Au Pair & Night Nursing Course
Chilton
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