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. The resume might not show vast years of experience in care giving but I do have strong passion for helping people who are not able to help themselves.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Informal Personal Caregiver and House Keeping
Mr C Kanzy
Cape Town
09.2020 - Current
Taking care of an cancer patient at a private residency
Assisting client with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Shopping for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
Providing transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
Assisting patient with self-administered medications.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Maintaining clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Responsible for all caregiving and residence housekeeping
Safety Officer Intern
TERC SAFETY SOLUTION
Cape Town
01.2016 - 09.2020
Designed programs, policies and procedures that were implemented to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and hazards.
Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
Identified and eliminated potential safety code deficits and addressed adequacy of fire exits, stairways, aisle spaces and sprinkler systems through annual inspections.
Conducted safety audits and investigated plant quality issues.
Gathered information, prepared reports and drafted correspondence related to cases.
Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
Managed 5 sites at once
Shop Assistant/ Cleaner and Bakery Assistant
Spar Bothasig
Cape Town
12.2013 - 08.2014
Worked alongside other cleaners to complete jobs in corporate office buildings.
Ordered new cleaning supplies for upcoming jobs.
Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures.
Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
Decorated and merchandised quality bakery goods to build business reputation and revenue base.
Monitored counter and display inventory by replacing stock and requesting new products from kitchen to keep areas well-stocked for maximum sales.
Operated commercial kitchen equipment and tools.
Saved 3 departments during my period
MENTALY CHALENGED CARE ASSISTANT
REBAFENYI DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION CENTER-EAST LONDON
EAST LONDON
08.2012 - 10.2013
Promote comfort, dignity and respect by providing outstanding care assistance in toileting bathing, bed nursing and personal hygiene
Help patients with mobility issues and other physical disabilities, including incontinence
Preparing and serving nutritious meals and feeding clients who are unable to feed themselves, tidying and clearing dining and kitchen areas
Make and change beds, tidy rooms, perform light cleaning
Maintain confidentiality and compliance standards for optimized patient care
Provide high-quality person-centered support and receive consistently positive patient feedback
Maximized patient comfort by accurately assessing pain levels and administering pain- relieving medication
Observe patient condition and behavior closely and report changes or concerns promptly to house manager
Change positions of bedridden clients at intervals to avoid bed sores
Provide companionship to residents and always be responsive to their needs
Participate in staff meetings and training activities as directed by management
Compiling of reports
Being alert for any behavioral change amongst patients and report any violent behavior caused by the condition of patients
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Diploma in Safety Management
UNIVERSITY OF CAPETOWN
SOUTH AFRICA
01.2016 - 12.2019
Skills
Elderly careundefined
Certification
FIRST AID LEVEL 1
Meeting new people
Enjoy sharing cultures
Others
IELTS 6.5
Drivers license since 2021
Timeline
Informal Personal Caregiver and House Keeping
Mr C Kanzy
09.2020 - Current
Safety Officer Intern
TERC SAFETY SOLUTION
01.2016 - 09.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Diploma in Safety Management
UNIVERSITY OF CAPETOWN
01.2016 - 12.2019
Shop Assistant/ Cleaner and Bakery Assistant
Spar Bothasig
12.2013 - 08.2014
MENTALY CHALENGED CARE ASSISTANT
REBAFENYI DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION CENTER-EAST LONDON
08.2012 - 10.2013
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