About
Highly compassionate and dedicated Senior Healthcare Assistant with over 5 years of experience delivering high-quality, personalized care to diverse patient populations, including elderly clients with Alzheimer's, dementia, and special needs. Proven expertise in comprehensive patient charting, medication administration, advanced wound care, and vital sign monitoring, ensuring optimal patient comfort, safety, and dignity. Adept at implementing therapeutic activities and maintaining strict compliance with health and safety protocols to significantly enhance patient well-being and engagement.
Work
Gweru, Midlands, Zimbabwe
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Summary
Currently serving as a Senior Care Assistant, overseeing comprehensive patient care, medical record management, and staff training to enhance patient well-being and operational efficiency.
Highlights
Spearheaded and implemented engaging group activities, including movie nights and storytelling, which boosted resident and staff engagement by 45%.
Administered and meticulously documented prescribed medications, ensuring full compliance with company procedures and care standards for optimal patient safety.
Maintained comprehensive patient records, accurately charting mood changes, mobility, and daily inputs/outputs to facilitate precise care planning and continuity.
Managed and reapplied wound dressings, promoting optimal healing and preventing complications for various patient injuries.
Trained and onboarded new care assistants, enhancing team capabilities and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality patient care.
Provided comprehensive daily living assistance, including full incontinence care, showering, and feeding, for diverse patient populations while upholding strict privacy standards.
Gweru, Midlands, Zimbabwe
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Summary
Provided dedicated in-home care as a Care Assistant for senior residents, focusing on daily living support, vital sign monitoring, and comprehensive record-keeping.
Highlights
Provided comprehensive daily living assistance to senior residents, including hygiene care, bathing, dressing, and grooming, enhancing their comfort and dignity.
Continuously monitored and assessed patient vital signs, promptly reporting any significant changes to the physician to facilitate timely medical intervention.
Maintained meticulous client records, accurately documenting care activities and observations to ensure continuity of care.
Proactively observed residents for indications of medical or behavioral changes, effectively communicating critical updates to supervisors for immediate action.
Gweru, Midlands, Zimbabwe
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Summary
Served as a Child-caregiver at Gemstone Brilliant Academy, providing comprehensive support and educational assistance to children, including those with physical disabilities and learning challenges.
Highlights
Trained and assisted physically disabled children in developing crucial self-help skills, fostering greater independence and confidence.
Developed, implemented, and evaluated engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
Provided targeted assistance and support to slow learners and children with learning challenges through structured after-school programs.
Ensured equitable allocation of activities, promoting inclusive participation and positive social interaction for all children, including those with disabilities.
Education
Languages
English
Skills
Patient Care & Management
Incontinence Care, Wound Dressing, Medication Administration, Vital Sign Monitoring, Patient Charting, Medical Record Management, Alzheimer's Care, Dementia Care, Bedridden Patient Care, Physically Challenged Patient Care, Behavioral Support, CPR, Phlebotomy, Covid-19 Swabbing, Specimen Handling, Decontamination Policies, Hygiene Assistance.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Excellent Communication, Patient Privacy, Confidentiality, Emotional Support, Companionship, Conflict Resolution, Customer Service.
Operational & Administrative Skills
Team Training, Lesson Planning, Program Implementation, Problem Solving, Multitasking, Adaptability, Microsoft Word, Record Keeping.
Driving
Clean Driving Record, Client Transportation.