Sibasa Progress ǀ Healthcare Assistant

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ad4m26@r.postjobfree.com 400 Nketa 6, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Highly motivated, dedicated and experienced Care Worker with expertise in the provision of high quality care to patients. Expert in monitoring client behaviour and encouraging participation in healthy activities as noted in the care plan. Always ensure that every patient is supported and encouraged and that the dignity of patients is maintained at all times. Committed to addressing client needs and building foundation of habits to increase comfort and independence. Seeking to work in a challenging environment where I can sharpen my mind, hone my skills, and continue growing as a professional.

. Personal care

. Elderly patient care

. Safe patient Movement and Handling

. Health promotion

. Mental Health Support

. Patient assessment

. Medical documentation and Reporting Skills

. Dementia care

. Catheter care and Maintenance

. Recording vital signs

. Meal planning and Preparation

. Privacy and confidentiality efficient

. Caring, compassionate and patient.

. Emotional and social support

. Domestic help

. Excellent communication skills

. Computer literate

. Team player

Healthcare Assistant

Ralstein Home of the Aged

Oct 2022 to date

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Look after the elderly living with complex needs.

Assist service users with personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care and assist with toileting.

Speak slowly and more clearly, repeating concepts when addressing service users with language disorders.

Consider tone of voice, body language and the words used to establish and maintain communication. Monitor the intake of prescribed medication as per their individual care plans.

Ensure that they eat healthy, well-balanced meals, healthy snacksand lots of fluids in-between. Assist with feeding when necessary.

Assist with exercising and mobility to prevent muscle atrophy.

Facilitate entertainment and activities including art therapy, board games, gardening and taking walks. Conduct damp dusting and sanitized surfaces.

Assist patients in moving in and out of the bed, using wheelchairs.

• Respond to patient calls and perform the required tasks.

• Report incidents and accidents immediately to the charge nurse.

• Assist with repositioning of bedridden patients.

• Provide social and emotional companionship.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Diploma in Caregiving (Alison)

Zimbabwe Red Cross

•Community Based Health Care Certificate.

•Advanced First Aid Certificate

•Nurse Aide Certificate

2016

2024

2022

. Languages: English (Fluent), Afrikaans (Native),and Xhosa (Fluent)

. ECCTIS - RQF Level 6/ SCQF Level 10/ CQFW Level 6

. CEFR Level C1

. Valid passport

. Clean Class 4 Driver’s License

. TB Test Certificate

. Available as soon as possible

Dominic Nkomo

Supervisor

Ralstein Home of the Aged

ad4m26@r.postjobfree.com

ad4m26@r.postjobfree.com

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