NYENGETERAI WENDY CHIKWANHA
CENTURION PRETORIA, Pretoria,GAUTENG
Summary
Empathetic Caregiver with 5 years of experience in providing in-home care to incapacitated clients. Proven capacity to effectively handle patients’ daily needs, including cleaning, meal preparation, transportation, and therapy. Frequently commendedbyclientsandtheirfamiliesforafriendlyandcheerfulattitudeandexcellent care provision.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Assistant
Mornachs Senior Living
09.2021 - Current
- Assisting clients with care such as grooming, washing and maintaining personal hygiene standards
- Preparing and serving healthy, nutritious meals, taking into account any special dietary needs and personal preferences
- Identifying activities that would appeal to the patients and ensuring that they are suitably stimulated
- Preparing food and drinks for patients
- Contributing to a clean, well-organized and pleasant environment for all patients
- Performing light housekeeping duties
- Lifting, moving, positioning and transporting clients
- Providing social companionship
- Ensuring clients take their prescribed medication on time
- Assisting with physical therapy exercises
- Escorting clients to and from appointments
- Taking clients’ temperatures, pulse and weight
- Following care plans created by medical staff
- Running errands for clients or accompanying them on errands
- Reporting any changes in health or behavior
Care Assistant
Bekeleza Care Home
01.2018 - 07.2021
- Providing immobile, recovering, or frail clients with support, company, and comfort
- Dispencing medications, administering treatments, and assisting with exercise routines as prescribed
- Reporting changes in the physical, mental, and emotional conditions of clients to relevant parties
- Providing support with personal hygiene, including bathroom visits, bathing, dressing, and brushing teeth
- Engaging clients in suitable activities, such as playing games, taking walks, or having conversations
- Performing basic housekeeping duties, including cleaning, laundry, and preparing meals
- Assisting clients with household finances, bills, and payments, as well as running errands
- Accompanying clients on outings and arranging transportation to medical appointments
- Providing mobility support, including assistance with walking aids and wheelchairs
- Maintaining a hygienic, tidy, and safe environment
- Inform physicians or supervisors about uncommon events
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Education
Diploma - Caregiving
Ordinary Level Certificate -
Mabvuku high school
Skills
- Active Listening skills
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
- Excellent in keeping patient
- Progress and clinical
- Documentation
- Can prepare patient meals
- Can perform housekeeping duties
- Respects patient privacy
Timeline
Care Assistant
Mornachs Senior Living
09.2021 - Current
Care Assistant
Bekeleza Care Home
01.2018 - 07.2021
Diploma - Caregiving
Ordinary Level Certificate -
Mabvuku high school
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