Care Assistant Nursing Home

Sharon Shava I Healthcare Assistant

Location: Zimbabwe

Telephone: +263*********

Email: ************@*****.***

Profile

A compassionate and dedicated care assistant with 13 years of experience in elderly care, working with residents in a nursing home. I am a keen learner with up-to-date training in lifting and handling patients, and I find care work highly rewarding. I am committed to making a positive impact on the lives of those in need. Skills and Attributes

Communication and interpersonal skills

Dedicated team player

Ability to work under pressure

Confidentiality

Relationship-building

Independent thinking

Clean driving record

Work Experience

Jun 2019 – Present Care Assistant

Sweepover Nursing Home Zimbabwe

Key Responsibilities:

Provide individualised care to residents and helped them maintain their independence.

Support residents with day-to-day activities, including washing, housekeeping, and shopping.

Provide emotional support to residents as needed.

Schedule and lead meetings with family members to update them on patient condition.

Built meaningful relationships with residents and offered emotional support through challenging situations.

Drove residents to visit friends and family, collecting them and dropping them home. Jan 2013 – May 2018 Care Assistant

Marondera Nursing Home Zimbabwe

Key Responsibilities:

Provide personal care to patients by supporting hygiene needs and guiding and reminding residents to perform daily living tasks independently.

Work within the team to support patients and help develop care plans, suggest ideas and give input to help draw up care plans to best meet residents' needs.

Serve meals, help residents to their tables in the dining room, offer them a choice of meals, helping them select meals and serving food and drinks.

Assist patients with self-care needs, support patients in making decisions to help themselves and help organise appointments with hairdressers, podiatrists or other specialists.

Accompany patients on day trips, take residents on short walks and outings. Feb 2010 – Dec 2012 Live in Care Assistant

Private Family Zimbabwe

Key Responsibilities:

Transport client to and from hospital appointments.

Support his personal hygiene.

Assist client with bathing and clothing.

Perform cooking, washing and cleaning tasks.

Shop for food products on a weekly basis to give the client the best meals. Other Skills

Experienced in managing records

Strong organisation skills

Reliability and trustworthiness

A caring nature.

Education and Qualifications

Chilton (2021)

Nurse Aide Certificate, First Aid & CPR Training,

Au Pair Training Course, Early Childhood Development Training Care Certificates Standards 1 – 15 Care Skills Academy Certificate in Promoting Dignity & Compassion in Care Ecert Training, SA O Level, (2007)

References

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