Lorrietta Muza
Caregiver
E12B Flamingo,Norton ,Mashonaland West
Summary
Dedicated Personal Care Assistant with a proven track record at Joburg Medical Center, excelling in direct patient care and medical office administration. Skilled in developing individualized care plans and enhancing patient quality of life through empathetic support and efficient case management. Achieved a significant improvement in patient satisfaction and well-being through innovative care strategies and effective communication.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Joburg Medical Center
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Managed household chores efficiently, enabling clients to enjoy a clean living space without added stress or physical strain.
- Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
- Ensured timely medication administration, managing accurate records of dosages and schedules for multiple clients.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans addressing each client''s specific needs.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Care Assistant
Tsungirirai World Health Organization
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare teams to maintain an open dialogue about ongoing care needs.
- Mitigated patient-care risks with regular equipment safety checks.
- Administered medications under supervision of licensed healthcare providers, following established protocols for dosage accuracy and timing.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing guidance on how they could best assist their loved ones throughout the caregiving journey.
- Assisted patients with mobility, transferring them safely between beds, chairs, and wheelchairs as needed.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding, ensuring adherence to dietary restrictions and nutritional guidelines for optimal health.
- Assisted patients in maintaining personal hygiene through regular bed baths or showers according to individual preferences.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Maintained clean and organized living spaces for patients, ensuring a comfortable and sanitary environment conducive to healing.
- Supported rehabilitation efforts by helping patients perform prescribed exercises and follow personalized therapy plans.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Education
Diploma In Caregiver - Caregiving
Alison
Online Courses02.2024
Skills
Medical office administration
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Joburg Medical Center
02.2024 - 01.2025
Care Assistant
Tsungirirai World Health Organization
05.2021 - 05.2023
Diploma In Caregiver - Caregiving
Alison
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