Dear Sir/Madam

REF:APPLICATION FOR HEALTH CARE WORK

I hereby apply for a position to work as a HEALTH CARE WORKER I am a highly competent, energetic, keen and flexible person with extensive experience in nursing, teaching and social work services. I have an outgoing personality, great communication skills and a passion for caring others. Multi-skilled and self motivated with a dedication for providing personal and physical care on one to one basis. Having a proven ability to meet the personal care needs of service users in a way that using initiative to develop effective solutions to problems with an active dynamic approach to work and getting things done efficiently and unsupervised. I am committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of humankind helping them in all areas.

I enjoy challenges and rewards of helping people, be it in the community or health facilities. I have ability to establish positive social relationship with all age groups. I understand and respect all religions and cultures.

I believe that my nursing and teaching skills and knowledge would make me a great asset to your organization.

Your response will be highly appreciated.

Thank you in advance

Antonia R.Chikwadze

CHARACTER SUMMARY

Fully committed hard worker. Have ability to work under pressure at any cost.

Quick to adapt to a new environment.

Ability to plan, organize and keep going when things get difficult.

Have excellent skills in Health Care, social Work Services and Administration.

Fluent in English, Extensive experience in Nursing Field.

I have got ability to take responsibilities, challenges and the willingness to learn profusely.

CAREER OBJECTIVES

To be able to work in a hospital,clinic,hospice, geriatric,children’s home,private homes where I can practice my skills to further help other people and to excel from all difficult challenges throughout the working hours.Dynamic care worker who utilizes both skills and knowledge in understanding cases to deliver in accurate health care system to the patient.Effective communicator that enhance care work patient relations which leads into successful cooperation on achieving optimum wellness.

To improve and promote the health of all humankind by being: the eyes of the blind, the power of the movement for those who cannot move, the hands of those who do not have the strength to care for themselves, the comforter of those who are alone and grieve, the nourisher of those who are unconscious, the one who has to ward off the hazards threatening the sick, the advocate of those who have health problems and the intermediary between the medical practitioner, the patient and the entire nursing team

MY KEY SKILLS

Communication

Patient Care

Computer literacy

Excellent inter-personal skills

Trained in basic life support and standard,first Aid.

Comprehensive knowledge of assessing patients

Open minded and willing to learn and willing to accept mistakes.

Able to perform jobs well with minimal supervision.

Ability to work harmoniously with other employees and develop/maintain good employee relations and employee morale.

Possesses good time management and organizational skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to perform the tasks required.

Actively express compassion for residents, staff, and guests

Engage others in fun and creative activities

Strive for excellence in all aspects of the job

Work with integrity in all interactions

PERSONAL DETAILS

SURNAME : CHIKWADZE

FIRST NAME : ANTONIA

MARITAL STATUS : SINGLE

POSTAL ADDRESS : WHITE STONE COLLEGE CORNER ALIWAL &MAITLAND STR 2ND FLOOR

BLOEMFONTEIN S.A.9300

GENDER : FEMALE

NATIONALITY : ZIMBABWEAN

HOME LANGUAGES : NDEBELE AND SHONA

OTHER LANGUAGES : ENGLISH, ISIXHOSA

AFRIKAANS

CRIMINAL RECORDS : NONE

HEALTH : EXCELLENT

RELIGION : CHRISTIAN

Email:acpg40@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

HIGHEST STANDARD PASSED : GRADE 12

SCHOOL ATTENDED : NAMIBIAN COLLEGE [NAMCOL]

SUBJECTS PASSED : ENGLISH, BIOLOGY

PHYSICAL SCIENCE

DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

OTHER COURSES

1. INSTITUTION : MSC MISSION [NAMIBIA]

COURSE : MISSIONARY

YEAR : 2003

2. INSTITUTION : SENIOR NURSING COLLEGE

COURSE : AUXILLIARY NURSE

YEAR : 2005

2. INSTITUTION : AFRICAN RENAISSANCE COLLEGE[JHB]

COURSE : ANCILLIARY HEALTH CARE

YEAR : 2006

EMPLOYMENT PROFILE

1. NAME OF COMPANY : CATHOLIC HOSP-ZIM

POSITION HELD : HEALTH CARE WORKER

DURATION : 1987-1993

2. NAME OF COMPANY : CATHOLIC CLINIC-SA

POSITION HELD : HEALTH CARE WORKER

DURATION : 1994-1997

3. NAME OF COMPANY : SACRED HEART MISSION HOSPICE-NAMIBIA

POSITION HELD : HEALTH CARE WORKER

DURATION : 1998-2004

4. NAME OF COMPANY : BRANSTON OLD AGE HOME

POSITION HELD : HEALTH CARE WORKER

DURATION : OCTOBER 2006 TO 2007

5. NAME OF COMPANY MASIPHUHLE SKILLS AND TRAINING CENTRE[P.E]

POSITION HELD : HEALTH CARE FACILITATOR

DURATION : 2008-2009

REASONS FOR LEAVING : END OF CONTRACT

6. NAME OF COMPANY SAINT IGNATIOUS COLLEGE-BLOEM

POSITION HELD :HEALTH CARE FACILITATOR

DURATION : 2010- 2012 JANUARY

6. NAME OF COMPANY WHITE STONE COLLEGE-BLOEM

POSITION HELD : HEALTH CARE FACILITATOR

DURATION : 2013 -2015 APRIL

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ASSIST PATIENT WITH ASSESSMENT AND CARE PLANNING

Check and record vital signs

Measure height and weight

Measure intake and output

Collect specimen

Test urine and feaces

Observe patient’s response to care given.

Report and record observations

ASSIST PATIENTS IN MEETING NUTRITIONAL NEEDS

Check food trays

Pass food trays

Feed patients

Provide fresh drinking and nourishment

ASSISTS PATIENTS TO MEET ELIMINATION NEEDS

Assist with bedpans,urinals and commodes

Empty urine bags

Assist with colostomy

Observe urine and stool

ASSIST PATIENTS WITH MOBILITY

Turn and position

Provide range of motion exercise

Transfer to wheel chair/stretcher

Assist with ambulation

ASSIST PATIENT WITH PERSONAL HYGIENE AND GROOMING

Bath patients

Provide nail and hair cares

Give oral hygiene

Provide dental care

Shave male patients

Assist with dressing

ASSIST WITH PATIENT COMFORT AND ANXIETY RELIEF

Protect patient privacy and maintain confidentiality

Keep call bell within patient’s reach

Answer call bells promptly

Provide orientation to the room/unit and to other patients and visitors.

Assist patients with communications

Protect patient’s possessions.

Provide diversional activities

Give back rubs

ASSIST IN PROMOTING PATIENT ‘S SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT CLEANLINESS

Use side rails and restraints appropriately.

Keep patient unit clean and clutter free

Make beds neatly

Clean and care for equipment

Observe oxygen precautions

Assists in keeping recreational and non patient areas clean and free of hazards

Participates in fire drills and patient evaluation procedures.

ASSIST WITH UNIT MANAGEMENT:

Transport patients

Assist with special procedures

Do rounds as required

.

VITAL OBSERVATIONS

Pulse and Respiration

Blood Pressure

Temperature by Mouth,Armpit,Groin and Rectal

Wound dressing

Aseptic Technique hand wash

Urine Test

Glucose –Test

Bed Bath

Bed Making

Pressure Care

Bathing a Patient in a Bathroom

Duties after Death

Mouth Care

Medicine by mouth

Sitting a Patient in a Chair

Fluid intake and Output

Care of Patient’s Hair

Shaving of Patient

REFERENCES

1. SISTER MARY SECOMBE [MATRON]

TEL: 011-********

2. FR JOSEPH [CHAPLIN]NAMIBIA

CELL; +264-*********

3. MR TAPERA [DIRECTOR]

CELL: +27-078*******

4.SR VANDA [MATRON]P.E

+27-739******

4. MR DLAMINI [MANAGER][W.S.COLLEGE]BLOEM

CELL +27-834******

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