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Patience Nyasha

Johannesburg

Summary

Compassionate Elderly Care Assistant with experience in the advanced care of elderly or disabled clients and patients from hospices or recovery centers. Observes and reports on patient status, cleans and organizes living quarters and provides companionship. Demonstrated knowledge of vital sign reading and proper aseptic and infection control policies.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Live-In Caregiver – Palliative Care

Private Home
01.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for compassionate care to elderly and terminally ill patient with all activities of daily living
  • Safe transfer from bed to wheelchair and provide support with walking and mobility devices
  • Monitor and document vital signs, administer medications
  • Prompt communication and report of health concerns to senior medical staff or family members
  • Plan and engage patient in recreational and physical activities to enhance physical and mental well-being
  • Foster a caring and supportive relationship with patient, through companionship and emotional support
  • Maintain vigilance over vital signs, promptly communicating any changes or health-related issues
  • Prepare nutritious meals, ensuring seniors' dietary needs were met, and promoted hydration
  • Ensure a clean and organized living environment, including light housekeeping tasks.

Nurse Aide – Training Attachment

Esgar Medical Center
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Practical training under the supervision of Senior Nurse as acute hospital facility as part training refresher
  • Supported patients clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.

Nurse Aide – Acute Care

Cintas Medical Care Facility
04.2022 - 12.2023
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and eating
  • Measure and record vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate
  • Provided basic patient care by changing bed linens, personal hygiene, dressing patients, and serving meals
  • Answer patient call lights and determine what assistance is needed
  • Document patient information in medical file
  • Monitor and report changes in patients’ health status
  • Assist with medical equipment, such as catheters, tracheostomy tubes and oxygen supplies
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families
  • Follow safety procedures and infection control protocols.

Education

HSELAND Training Certificates
01.2024

DBA Health Care Center
10.2023

Chilton Training & Placement
06.2023

Skills

  • Interpersonal and communication skills
  • Medication management and adherence
  • Safety and infection control protocols
  • Alzheimer's Care
  • Bathing Assistance
  • Dementia Care
  • Disability Support
  • Emotional Support
  • Mobility support

References

  • Kimberley Mutambanengwe, Senior Carers Manager – Cintas, +267 772 420 998
  • Zororo Zvigumbu, Sister-in-charge – Esgar Médical Center, +263 775 769 355

Timeline

Live-In Caregiver – Palliative Care

Private Home
01.2024 - Current

Nurse Aide – Training Attachment

Esgar Medical Center
09.2023 - 12.2023

Nurse Aide – Acute Care

Cintas Medical Care Facility
04.2022 - 12.2023

HSELAND Training Certificates

DBA Health Care Center

Chilton Training & Placement

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