Buhlebuzile Nhlapo

Provided one on one support to the individual living as a double amputee. Assisted with daily living activities, mobility and rehabilitation excercises. Provided emotional support, companionship, and social interaction.

• Applied wound care techniques to support patient recovery and prevent infections.
• Operated specialized medical equipment to assist nurses in patient care.
• Administered medications and recorded patient responses utilizing healthcare management systems.
• Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
• monitored ventilator weaning and tracheostomy care.
• provided regular tracheostomy suctioning and maintenance
• administered nutrition and medication through feeding tube.
• Bolstered patient satisfaction, offering compassionate support and addressing individual needs.
• Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
• Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
• Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.

• Personal hygiene care
• catheter care
• transfering from bed to wheel chair
• assist with bowel programs , including digital stimulation and bowel medication.
• support in standing out of wheel chair to regain mobilty, and also ROM axcersise
• and provided one on one support for an individual living with spinal cord injury.

• provided one on one care support to the client in her home. My responsibility included assisting with daily living activities, managing medications and providing emotional support. I worked closely with client and her family to ensure personalized care and support.

• Developed policies to support health promotion initiatives, ensuring long-term sustainability and effectiveness within the community.
• Managed budgets and resources efficiently to maximize impact of available funds on community wellbeing initiatives.
• Coordinated with media outlets such as newspapers, radio stations, and television networks to disseminate information about health promotion events and campaigns.
• Provided expert guidance on evidence-based practices for program development and implementation, leading to more effective strategies.
• Led multidisciplinary team meetings focused on adopting best practices in delivering coordinated care across multiple sectors within the healthcare system.
• Addressed social determinants of health through targeted outreach programs aimed at vulnerable populations.
• Collaborated with health and wellness professionals to create and execute events, seminars and workshops on various topics.