Care Giver Helper

CHIEDZA TAMBURA

Zimbabwe

(+***) 077******* / 071******* adxequ@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Compassionate and patient caregiver with good knowledge of elderly care as well as children with disabilities. Possess certification in the first aid techniques as well as CPR. Able to handle all kinds of situation encountered with different clients who have different medical situations and is also able to provide a number of services to patients to make them feel comfortable and safe at all times. I am supportive, understanding and encouraging. Always strive for the best in ensuring patients feel better and comfortable.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Special needs care giver

Housekeeping

First aid certified

Oral care

Palliative care

Record keeping

Vital observation

Catheter care

Good team player

Excellent communication

Companionship and personal hygiene

Wound care

ACHIEVEMENTS

Provided patients with the best nutritional and personal care everyday.

Highly praised by supervisor for delivering excellent services to clients within the stipulated time frame.

Received personal recognition by supervisor on performance appraisal day.

Successfully mentored new recruits on their first week induction.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Caregiver March 2019-Present

Baines Intercare Medical Center.

Managed to give medication to clients as prescribed by doctor.

Taking care of the elderly by helping them to eat and drink as well as moving the in wheelchairs to go for different ex rays and scans.

Assisting with personal care such bathing, dressing, feeding and toileting.

Completed housekeeping tasks such as sweeping and dusting in wards to maintain a clean and safe environment.

Checking and constantly monitoring vital signs such as BP and temperature.

Maintaining and updating clients medical records.

Offering companionship to clients when they need me.

Ensuring those on special diets follow the eating routines and diets as directed.

Assisted in cleaning wounds of patients who had Caesarian section in maternity wards.

Special needs caregiver

Private Homes March 2018-January 2019

oManaged to take care of children and adults with special needs including those on special diets and peg feeding .

oI assisted and monitored children with down syndrome, autism and cerebral palsy.

oNegotiated with client to ensure that they have taken their medication as prescribed by the doctor.

oCarried out activities of daily living to clients such as moving around in wheelchairs, helping with shopping and food preparation.

oHome and safety maintenance and ensuring they participate in social and recreational activities.

oPerformed suctioning on bedridden clients as required.

oMonitored clients on oxygen keeping a close eye to vital signs.

oAssisted elderly patients with Dementia and Alzheimer.

Domestic helper ( 2017)

Took care of my brother who have had a raptured appendix and I cleaned the wound as taught by the nurse and prepared a special diet for him as prescribed by the doctor.

Managed to support him with activities of daily living such as feeding him, dressing, bathing toileting and constantly changing him on his sleeping positions.

Assisted in all housekeeping tasks such as cooking, laundry, sweeping and cleaning the house.

EDUCATION

Community Based Health Care

Zimbabwe Red Cross Society 2018

Care certificates

Alison (Diploma in Caregiving) 2023

Florence academy 2023

Tertiary education

Midlands State University 2017

References

Available upon request.

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