Care Assistant Health
Resume:
MARY CHANDO
Health Care Assistant
** ***** ****, **********, **** Town, South
Africa
Dear Sir/ Madam
Ref: Application for the position of Healthcare Assistant Position/ Senior Health Carer To whom it may concern
This letter serves to notify you that I'm applying for the above-mentioned post at your revered organisation. I’m a caring Zimbabwean woman with a strong unquenchable desire to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable patients. My compassionate and friendly disposition always placed me at the forefront in providing care services to the elderly, young children, sick and those with mental health problems. I completed a Diploma in Caregiving with Alison, Certificate in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Certificate in Elderly Care with Chilton, Nurse Aid certificate with Red Cross and General Nursing Certificate with Parirenyatwa group of Hospital Nursing School. As a skilled Senior Nursing Assistant with intensive experience in providing services to a wide variety of patients, I’m expressing my interest in the position of a healthcare assistant within your organization. I firmly believe to inspire hope and promote health through providing Care services such as bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, companionship, and all commitments as a contributing member under your reputable organisation which provides an enabling environment for growth and unlocking potentials. Medical needs assessment, preparing and supervising the implementation of a care plan, medication administration, wound dressing, testing blood pressure, monitoring vitals, and performing housekeeping duties respecting dignity and diversity of patients are some areas of my specialties. With my expertise in supporting care and treatment for a variety of patient types, I am confident that I can be a contributory spec in adding value to your organisation. Kindly review my attached resume for assessment. I hope and appreciate hearing a positive response from your office. Yours sincerely
Mary Chando
MARY CHANDO
Health Care Assistant
Contact
Nyman Road, Kensington,
Cape Town
**************@*****.***
Personal Profile
An enthusiastic patient- focused Senior Health Carer with more than 10 years of experience in providing care services to the elderly, young children, sick and those with mental health problems. A warm and generous individual who can work on the frontline of care delivery, helping services users to overcome their everyday difficulties. I take great pride in my work and get tremendous satisfaction from making a difference to the lives of people. Education
Alison
Diploma in Caregiving
[2020]
Chilton AU Pair Training College
Certificate in Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation
[2020]
Certificate in Elderly Care
[2018]
Red Cross Society Training
Centre
Nurse Aid certificate
[2014]
Parirenyatwa Group of Hospital
School of Nursing
General Nursing Certificate
[1996]
Experience
Health Care Assistant
Fairmead Retirement Home
2021- Present
Assisted patient with medication reminders and taking doctor's prescribed medications.
Lifting patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy
Assisting with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating and drinking and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes
Supervising patients on commodes, in toilets and bathrooms and assisting patients with hygiene needs
Aiding patients with walking and limb exercises to improve strength and balance.
Assisting with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating and drinking and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes
Reading and writing reports and taking part in the Hospital staff meetings and in training activities as necessary for professional development.
Promoting patients’ mental and physical activity by talking to them, helping them do things for themselves, sharing with them activities such as reading, writing, hobbies, and contributing as needed to a person’s end-of-life.
Support Worker
David and Maureen Longford
02/2019 – 11/2020
Organizing and maintaining medication closets and first aid supplies. Skills
Needs and risk assessment
medical administration
Care plan management
Time management
Excellent hygiene
standards.
Health care professionalism Data
confidentiality measures
Safeguarding skills.
Effective communication skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Strong Interpersonal skills
Adaptable and Flexible
References
Fairmead Retirement Home
Katy Macdonald
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David and Maureen Longford
***********@*****.***
Ahmed Clinic
Rebecca Holland
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Organized healthy meals and snacks according to specific dietary. requirements
Assisted the patient by providing personal services, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Recorded the client's information by making entries in the journal and notifying the family of changing and unusual conditions.
Checked client's pulse, blood pressure, oxygen saturation level, blood sugar, and weight daily.
Entertained, conversed with, and provided emotional support to patients.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patients’ information to care plan to help optimize treatment and care delivery policy.
Maintained sanitary environment through daily cleaning and regular deep cleaning.
Carer
Francis Kitching
01/2017 – 12/2018
Respond to patient emergency call signals, bells to identify patient needs.
Making sure they are comfortable and always giving them assurance that they will get better.
Helping patients to access and use ablution facilities.
Disposal of clinical waste in line with health and safety instructions General Nurse
Doctor Chaudhry
1997- 2008
Preparing patients for theatre, X-ray and baby delivering
Creating, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans with the medical team.
Performed wound care, such as cleaning and bandaging.
Drawing urine samples, blood, and other body fluids for laboratory work
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