Care Assistant Support Worker
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Burgersfort, South Africa
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT / SUPPORT WORKER
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TICHAONA MAPIRAVANA
An adaptable, compassionate, conscientious, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with experience in implementing personal support plans which focus on an individual's welfare, needs, wants and interests. Having the ability to manage challenging situations, while staying focused on giving a high standard of care to every patient. Constantly maintaining and demostrating a positive attitude towards patients,their families, staff, visitors and others. Keen to find a challenging position within a caring organization where I will be able to continue to increase my work experience and develop my abilities.
•Meticulous Attention to Detail •Safeguarding
•Patient handling and positioning •Organization
•Basic life support CPR,AED &First Aid •Time management
•Housekeeping and personal care •Advanced computer knowledge
•Medication administration •Physical strength and stamina
•Vital signs monitoring •Effective communicator
•Clinical waste disposal •Catheter monitoring
•Respond to emergencies •Driver's licence with experience HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT January 2018 - Current
MIRACLE CARE, Burgersfort, South Africa
Administering medication and vital signs monitoring Helping with personal care such as washing, dressing, hair, nail, mouth skin care, making meals eating and drinking
Escorting client's to an activity or medical appointment Chatting with relatives and providing care updates Companionship-communicating and taking an interest in your client's needs Helping with household tasks including gardening, cleaning household maintenance, washing clothes doing the weekly shop or making the bed
Assisting with paper work such as paying bills and shopping Positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort Followed best care practices to ensure safety and zero incident reports Monitoring any changes in diet, weight or cognitive ability Assist clients with physical therapy exercises and report any unusual incidents OBJECTIVE
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SUPPORT CAREGIVER January 2015 - December 2017
PRIVATE RESIDENCE, Pretoria, South Africa
Handling of bedpans and urinals, emptying and replacing catheter bags Medications administered,attend doctor's appointments and mantain accurate records of services provided in client's condition
Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery, shopping and monitoring food consumption levels
Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs
Mantained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety Bathing and grooming residents according to own personal care specifications Lead residents to daily exercise to promote movement and independence SUPPORT CARE WORKER February 2011 - December 2014 ROSE CARE HOME, Witbank,South Africa
Ensuring their safety during seizure and giving them first aid when necessary Attending to emergencies, and provide emergency medication Monitored blood glucose levels, made sure that medicine were taken on time Monitored patient's Schedules and accompanied them to hospitals por doctors appointments Helping with monitoring and administering medication anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) Preperation of healthy meals, medication intake and other household tasks Engaging in conversation, playing games or enjoying a cup of coffee to help clients feel connected Driving clients to an appointment, the grocery store and other important places Assisting with personal care including bathing,dressing, toileting and shaving CAREDEMY CERTIFICATION
•Medication administration •First Aid
•Infection prevention and control •Food Hygiene
•End of life care •Dementia care
•Catheter care
•Driver's licence
•Valid Passport
English - fluent
Available Upon Request -
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