Caregiver

GLADYS SHUVAI MAFOTI

** ******* ******, ********* ****, Johannesburg, South Africa

+27-73-263-****; +27-61-808-****; ******.******@*****.***

Experienced personal attendant and caregiver with an administrative background in correctional systems and a solid educational foundation in administrative and computer literacy. Currently seeking work as a home health aide, medical assistant, or similar, offering the prospect of continuing professional education and development in health care.

Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills with various populations, and demonstrated ability for understanding and flexibility in demanding situations

In-depth understanding of office administration

Successful record of effective client management and handling

PERSONAL ATTENDANT/HOME HEALTH AIDE: Johannesburg, South Africa 2008 – Present

Provided daily care to elderly/disabled clients ranging from 3 to 24 hours (live-in) per day

Adjusted services to clients’ changing needs and circumstances

Services offered included:

oPersonal care and hygiene services; attendant care; sleep-over care

oFamily caregiver relief

oMedication reminders

oHousekeeping, meal preparation and serving, and laundry; assistance with pet care

oMedical appointments and shopping

oHelp with home maintenance

oCompanionship and hobbies; advice on healthy living practices and basic life decisions

SECRETARY TO NATIONAL CO-ORDINATOR, COMMUNITY SERVICE, HARARE MAGISTRATE COURT – Harare, Zimbabwe 1998 – 2001

General office administration

Recording minutes during executive and national committee meetings

File management and maintaining security of confidential files

Calendar management

Data capture and transcription

Receipting, banking, and cash handling, and stores reporting

SENIOR TYPIST – ZIMBABWE PRISON OFFICERS 1991 – 1997

Manning reception

Supervision of junior officers in typing pool

Typing and filing of documents (all kinds)

Compiling prison statistics

PRISON OFFICIAL – ZIMBABWE PRISON SERVICES 1986 – 1990

Escorted and maintained security of prisoners

Confidential and timely updating of prisoners’ files

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PERSONAL DETAILS

Nationality: Zimbabwean

Marital Status: Single

Home Language: Shona

Second Language: English (Excellent Spoken, Written, and Reading Proficiency)

EDUCATION

LCCI PRIVATE SECRETARY

Business Administration, Business Practices, English for Business

NATIONAL FOUNDATION SECRETARIAL CERTIFICATE

Office Practices, Typing, Commerce, Business English

COMPUTER LITERACY

MS: Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint

GCE (General Equivalency Certificate) “O” Level – Cambridge

Subjects: English Language, Shona Language, Commerce and Accounting, Food and Nutrition, Fashion and Fabrics

EXTRA—CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Volunteer Work: Counseling Ministry, CCJ

Activities: Church Participation, Travel, Reading

REFERENCES

Pastor S. Kadiwa: City Gates Church. +27-78-438-****

Mrs J. Moyo, Zimbabwe National Prison Headquarters. (+263) 4 706 501-4

Mr. and Mrs. W. Spieteri: +27-11-462-****; (+27) 84 700 – 0815 (Mobile)

Dr. Michael Lindemann: +1-908-***-**** (New Jersey. USA) – *************@*****.***

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