CURRICULUM VITAE
Esther Judith Berejena
Plot No 2 Amethyst Drive, Morningside Masvingo, Zimbabwe
Phone # +263********* Email: **********@*****.***
PERSONAL PROFILE
I am an enthusiastic, innovative and hard- working professional. I am flexible, conscientious, trustworthy, customer focused and a reliable person who has gained invaluable experience in care giving. I can be relied upon to deliver on everything that l set out to achieve, ensuring that it is completed to a high personal standard and within given timeframe. I have a positive and caring nature and I believe l can bring a number of excellent skills and attributes to your organization.
SKILLS
Highly empathetic, respectful and patient.
Ability to organize, plan and multi task.
Reliable, sensitive and able to work independently
Proven time management, flexibility and adaptability skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills.
Demonstrated Interpersonal and critical thinking skills.
Good team building and motivational skills.
Licensed and experienced driver
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Caredemy
2022 Certification
(Care Certificate Standards 1-15)
Florence Academy
2022 Certification
Caring for Epilepsy
Dementia Level 1
Safe Guarding Adults Level 1 & 2 (Adult Support & Protection)
First Aid
End of Life
Manual Handling
Food Hygiene
Record Keeping
Life Support
Red Cross
2022 Certification
Community Health Based Care
Advanced First Aid
Nurse Aide
Alison
2022 Certification
Elderly Care & Care for the Disabled
Basic Life Support
University of Zimbabwe, Harare Zimbabwe
1990-1992 Degree
Bachelor of Arts in History
Institute of Personnel Management, Harare Zimbabwe
2003-2004 Diploma
Diploma in Training Management
Great Zimbabwe University, Masvingo Zimbabwe
2008-2011 Degree
Masters in Educational Sociology
Victoria High School, Masvingo Zimbabwe
1988-1989 Cambridge Advanced Level
History B, English D & Shona D
Victoria High School, Masvingo Zimbabwe
1984-1987 Cambridge Ordinary Level
History A, English Language B, English Literature B, Geography B, Principles of Accounts B, Shona B & Biology C
WORK EXPERIENCE
Nurse Aide Clinical
Philadelphia Medical Corridor - 01\ 2021 to Present (Part -Time)
Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse:
Assisted with Activities of Daily Living bed bathing, personal hygiene, grooming, continence care, collected urine and stool specimen, served meals and assisted patients that required help with feeding, made beds and changed linen.
Monitored and recorded vital signs, height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration.
Followed procedures for disease and infection control.
Checked, sterilized and set up procedure trays.
Wound dressing.
Cleaned rooms and linen.
Documented information.
Stocked supplies.
Reported any changes to patient’s health to Superiors.
Assisted with admission, transfer and or discharge of patients by transporting, lifting and positioning patients while following necessary safety precautions.
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR- 07\2006 - Present
Great Zimbabwe University, Masvingo, Zimbabwe
Organized and scheduled meetings.
Ensured a clean and safe working environment.
Controlled correspondence and designed filing systems.
Ensured efficient telephone, mail delivery and reprographic services.
Assigned and monitored clerical functions.
Reviewed and approved supply requisitions.
Any other duties as assigned by Head of Department.
HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR TEACHER- 01\1993 - 06\2006
Mabelreign Girls High School, Harare, Zimbabwe
Taught, planned, implemented and evaluated Cambridge Ordinary Level History Syllabus.
Assisted the Head and Deputy Head Mistress with administrative duties.
Teacher in Charge of various sporting disciplines like Hockey, Tennis, Swimming and Rotary Interact Club.
PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER 06\2015 - 09\2021
Shared joint responsibility (along with my brother) for the care of terminally ill mother suffering from cancer, dementia and asthma.
Learned the basics of assessing patient vital signs under the tutelage of Home Health Care Nurse.
Assisted Home Nurse and Hospice Staff with all the aspects of daily care, including bathing, feeding, dressing and toileting.
Helped to ensure patient’s last year was as comfortable, dignified and enriching as possible.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Pioneer Old Peoples’ Home 01\2020 -Present
Alpha Cottages Orphanage 06\2017- 12\2019
Helped patients with activities of daily living (ADLs).
Served meals and helped patients to eat.
Lifted and moved patients.
Checked vital signs like Blood Pressure, Temperature & Pulse.
Maintained a clean & sanitized environment.
Communicated with Healthcare team & Family members.
Provided companionship & friendship.
REFEREES
Ms Ruby T Mangwende
Email: *************@*****.***
Dr. Shewangu Dzomira
Email: ********@*****.***
Mr. Praise Tendai
Email **************@*****.***