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Nurse Aide Care Assistant

Location:
Harare, Zimbabwe
Posted:
November 29, 2022

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Alain Makula Kabongo

Care Assistant

Hardworking professional with two years of experience in the care industry seeks a chance to make a difference. Skilled at monitoring client vitals, conducting light housekeeping, and providing personal care. Experienced non-medical Care providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self- care and hygiene, and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and the elderly, with skill in anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail. Enthusiastically pursuing an opportunity to add immediate value to the growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply an unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Patient and reliable with a commitment to delivering the highest standard of care. Independent worker with the ability to work under pressure and manage own time effectively.

******************@*****.*** 002*********** Zimbabwe WORK EXPERIENCE

Nurse aide

Shamwari Health Center

08/2022 - Present,

Assisting residents with meals by serving and collecting meal trays, and feeding and assisting residents as required, including opening containers, cutting food, etc. Serving and monitoring intake of nourishments to designated residents, and removing meal trays at end of the meal period.

Ensuring the safety of residents while performing all tasks and assignments, and reporting any adverse events or near-misses to Supervisor immediately. Ambulating residents as directed by the care plan. Performed other related duties as required.

Recording observations and reporting any changes/problems in residents’ condition, such as mobility, temperature, skin integrity, appetite, and behavior to the designated Registered Nurse.

Assisting with transfers and mobilization of residents using body mechanics and mechanical aids such as walkers, wheelchairs, and lifts by following the established ADL Care Plan.

Providing personal care to residents such as bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, feeding, oral hygiene, and care of skin and nails. Charting information such as weight, blood glucose levels, and blood pressure as directed.

Special needs Caregiver (Paralyzed)

Private Residence

03/2018 - 2021,

Administered bedside and personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance. Helped with toileting and incontinence care. Prepared and maintained records of the client's progress and services performed, reporting changes in the client's condition to the employer. Performed housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands. Assisted the client with mobility in private and public spaces and other physical disabilities.

Performed healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, and kept a daily journal of medicine intake.

Reported unexpected changes in the client's physical, mental, or emotional health to the supervisor. Responded to all physical and emotional needs of the patient. Offered emotional support, companionship, and conversation. CORE SKILLS

Safe patient handling

Safeguarding

Chronic Disease Management

Care Plan Assessment

Infection Control and Aseptic

Procedures

Patient-focused care

Meal Planning and Preparation

Progress documentation

Medication Administration

Housekeeping Budgeting

Needs and risk assessments

Monitoring vitals

Dementia & Alzheimer’s support

CPR, AED & First Aid

Stroke recovery support

Home support tasks

Stoma care

LANGUAGES

English:

Full Professional Proficiency

SOFT SKILLS

Professional Integrity

Achievements/Tasks

Achievements/Tasks

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SUMMARY OF OTHER ROLES

Self Employed (2014 - 2018)

REFERENCES

Available Upon request

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Seeking Sponsorship Valid Passport TB test certificate COVID-19 vaccination Police Clearance Certificate

English Proficiency: PSI Valid Driver's Licence

SOFT SKILLS

Attention to detail

Teamwork and Collaboration

Strong work ethic

Critical Thinking and problem

solving

Effective Communicator

Strong interpersonal skills

CERTIFICATES

Certificate: Nurse Aide at St.

John (2022)

High School Certificate (A level)

(2012)



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