Avela J. Macingwane
Watertown,NY
Summary
Adept at gaining knowledge through training, observation and direct experience. Desiring to learn procedures, processes and strategies for success in healthcare.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Caregivers
03.2023 - Current
- Assisting clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisting with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engage patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisting patients with self-administered medications.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Replace bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Department Of Defence
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Delivered high level of care, assistance and supervision to children in compliance with organization's rules and policies.
- Developed and implemented fun, educational activities for children of varying ages.
- Communicated effectively with children, fellow staff members and parents by utilizing active listening and interpersonal skills.
Universal Direct Support Professional
The Arch Jefferson-St. Lawrence New York
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence, well-being and assisted in daily hygiene of patients.
- Assisted in planning, implementing, documentation of activities while maintaining a clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Minimized injuries to staff or patients through support or restraint to control patient movements.
Youth and Family Engagement Specialist: TCRP
Children’s Home Of Jefferson County
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided supervision, support, guidance and role modeling to the clients in TCRP.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records for over 30+ patients.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent and youth workshops on assisting youth in attaining desired coping skills and home safety plans.
- Helped youth work through difficult situations by using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention techniques and one on one intervention.
- Monitored medical concerns-dispensing medications, as required, completing all medical issues on the to program RN.
Job Shadowing : LPN
Watertown Pediatrics
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Shadowed under an LPN during patient visits.
- Witnessed how to take vitals and operate the check-in system.
- Learned how to interact with patients and other healthcare professionals.
Private Nanny
Cultural Care Au Pair, USA - Au Pair
05.2019 - 12.2021
- Provided supervision for infant and three other children while parents were at work
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene. Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
Volunteer
Cornerstone Hospice
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Patient visits and office support.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
Education
Associate Of Science - Nursing
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA12.2021
Certification - Certified Medical Assistant
U.S. Career Institute
Fort Collins, CO06.2022
Bachelor Of Business - Business Management
Damelin College
Pretoria, South Africa01.2019
Skills
- Compassionate, hardworking with abundance of patience
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Mastery of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Behavior Redirection
- Patient Management
- Time Management
- Multitasking and Organization
Certification
- American Heart Association: CPR certified & First Aid
- Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP)-OPWDD NY.
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant- NHA
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Trained
Timeline
Caregiver
Caregivers
03.2023 - Current
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Department Of Defence
03.2023 - 06.2023
Universal Direct Support Professional
The Arch Jefferson-St. Lawrence New York
09.2022 - 03.2023
Youth and Family Engagement Specialist: TCRP
Children’s Home Of Jefferson County
09.2022 - 02.2023
Job Shadowing : LPN
Watertown Pediatrics
07.2022 - 07.2022
Volunteer
Cornerstone Hospice
03.2020 - 08.2021
Private Nanny
Cultural Care Au Pair, USA - Au Pair
05.2019 - 12.2021
Associate Of Science - Nursing
Georgia State University
Certification - Certified Medical Assistant
U.S. Career Institute
Bachelor Of Business - Business Management
Damelin College