Joan Aliobe
Kampala-Uganda Tel: +256*********/+256********* E-mail:adl03k@r.postjobfree.com
JOB TITLE: PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER
Professional Summary
I am a compassionate, caring and dedicated Personal Support Worker with two years experience, seeking to join a team of workers at kindred home care, an experienced long term care facility, a reputable organization that rewards hard work, talent and has a good track record of success in providing high level care to elderly residents. I am extremely organized with the ability to work independently. I can joyfully assist with activities of daily living and home management. I am highly skilled in assisting with activities of daily routine, meal preparation, running errands, feeding, personal care, companionship and administering prescribed medication.
Work Experience
JOB TITLE: Education Officer
Ministry of Education and Sports
Kampala-Uganda
2011-Date
As a teacher, my role is to impart knowledge, skills and values to learners in a secondary school environment, to actively participate in sports and games activities as well as belong to a club. I am a patron for the Interact Club of Entebbe Secondary School, where I took it upon myself to care for the elderly in our community as well as offer guidance and counseling to teenagers.
JOB TITLE: Personal Support Worker (Caregivers)
Private homes
Kampala-Uganda
2018-date
Cared for long term patients within private homes, applied gentle persuasive approach to care for residents with dementia, challenging behavior and Alzheimer’s disease. Championed client personal psychological, emotional and intellectual needs; counseled and provided companionship to residents.
Assisted residents to complete activities of daily living including: personal hygiene, feeding, and toileting. Providing preventive care to residents by positioning and applying skin care treatment to prevent and treat sores, administered prescribed medication, prepared and distributed assorted items to residents and updated entries on nourishment and supplements. I organized resident rooms, replaced soiled linen and removed trash from all rooms. Collaborated with care givers, nurses, nutritionists, specialists, dietitians, physiotherapists and identify care needs and ensured delivery of high quality service. I assessed resident well being, including weight, documented and reported changes in weight.
I have personal experience caring for the elderly and individuals with special care needs.