Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Social Worker
Ikusasa Lethu youth organisation
, Johannesburg
07.2020 - 12.2020
Completed detailed charts to summarize interactions with patients and booked follow-up sessions.
Delivered comprehensive therapeutic services to children, adolescents and adults to support child welfare and prevention services.
Recommended long-term residential treatment, short-term residential treatment and individualized and group drug counseling for clients with substance abuse issues.
Facilitated family therapy sessions between children, caregivers and siblings to remediate conflict and build healthy relationships.
Nurse Assistant
Brenthurst Hospital
Johannesburg, South Africa
08.2018 - 06.2020
Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Assistant Nurse
Umtata Community Health center
Umthatha, South Africa
02.2008 - 03.2016
Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Assistant Nurse
St Mary's Private Hospital
Umthatha, South Africa
01.2007 - 01.2008
Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Education
High School Diploma -
St Johns College
Umthatha
01.1993 - 11.1997
No Degree -
St Mary's Private Hospital
Umthatha
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - BA Social Worker
Unisa
South Africa
01.2009 - 05.2017
Skills
Time management, conflict management and computer skills, counselling skills
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