RE: APPLICATION FOR A HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT/CAREGIVER POSITION WITHIN
YOUR ORGANISATION.
Dear Sir /Madam
I am writing to express my genuine interest in securing a Healthcare Assistant/Caregiver position within your esteemed organisation. With a strong background in providing compassionate care and a deep-seated passion for assisting others, I am eager to contribute my skills and experience to your team. As a certified caregiver, I bring to the table a unique combination of stress management abilities and a knack for seamlessly functioning both independently and as part of a collaborative team. I am proud to hold a Nurse Aide Certificate acquired from Alison, a symbol of my commitment to quality care.
My journey as a healthcare professional has seen me undergo comprehensive training, including a three -year stint as a health care assistant at Dr. G.T Nyakatawa Health Surgery. These experiences have provided me with invaluable insights and hands-on practice in the field.
During my tenure at Dr. G.T Nyakatawa Health Surgery, I undertook a range of responsibilities including assisting patients and residents with personal hygiene, feeding, dressing, and toileting. My commitment extended to monitoring patients meticulously, administering medication efficiently, and providing impeccable personal grooming as part of my daily routine.
I am confident that my skill set aligns perfectly with the requirements of the Caregiver/Healthcare Assistant role at your organisation. I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to engage in a personal interview, allowing me to delve deeper into my qualifications while gaining a deeper understanding of your expectations. Enclosed, please find my resume for your thorough consideration. I am excitedly looking forward to the prospect of connecting with you soon. Thank you for investing your time and consideration into my application. Yours Sincerely,
Dzvene Glen
Dzvene Glen
CARE ASSISTANT
WORK EXPERIENCE
Care Assistant
Harare central avenue (2021 )
Demonstrated consistent respect and privacy for service users, maintaining dignity irrespective of circumstances.
Managed care for 10+ service users suffering from Dementia by providing companionship and initiating mind stimulating games like Scrabble etc.
Rigorously strengthened patients in mobility and repositioning, achieving a 15 % lower rate of bedsores in patients .
Administered medication to various clients each day following a strict care plan and maintaining accuracy by 100 %.
Facilitated service users with daily hygiene, including showering, oral and palliative care and incontinence care, minimizing rashes, sores, and soiling, gaining 0 incidents of bedsores / unwanted reactions .
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Carer
Private Care ( 2023 )
Executed 5+ household chores such as sweeping, doing dishes daily and children’s laundry .
Guided basic patient assessments to assess the severity of the patient’s condition, subsequently providing BLS to treat those conditions, acquiring 100% rate in
resuscitating emergency elderly patient .
Prevented bedsores in bedridden residents by repositioning and turning regularly for every 2 hrs .
Entertain the elderly and implemented strict procedures to ensure service users are kept warm, happy and clean at all times from 7am to 10 pm .
Instigate dressing and bathing to service users whilst preserving their dignity, gaining 100% positive feedback . PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Support work
Community Care
Elderly Support
Personal Care
Live in care
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Support work
Community Care
Elderly Support
Personal Care
Live in care
RELEVENT COURSES
Alison - 2023
Diploma in Caregiving
SOFT SKILLS
Team-oriented personality
Ability to multi-task
Highly impassioned
Emotional intelligence
Listening
Improvisation
Courageous Nature
HARD SKILLS
Palliative Care
Recording vital signs
Patient Care & Safety
Patient Monitoring
Safeguarding
Confidentiality
Following instructions
Wound Dressing
Basic Life Support
Customer Service
Lifting and manual handling
Hygiene
Health and safety
EDUCATION
RELEVANT INFORMATION
Date of birth : 27 April 1987
Nationality :Zimbabwean
Gender :Female
Valid Passport
TB Test
IELTS
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