Patience Nziramasanga
Harare
Summary
Proven caregiver with a track record of enhancing patient well-being at Lakeshore Adult Foster Home. Specializes in Alzheimer's and Dementia care, blending expert medication administration with compassionate support. Achieved a 40% improvement in client social engagement through personalized activity planning. Skilled in housekeeping and meal preparation, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Live-In Caregiver
Lakeshore Adult Foster Home
05.2024 - Current
- Maintained a clean, safe living environment for clients by performing housekeeping tasks such as laundry, cleaning, and organizing household items.
- Enhanced nutritional intake of clients by preparing healthy meals according to dietary restrictions or preferences.
- Promoted clients'' physical and mental health by engaging them in appropriate exercises and recreational activities.
- Administered medications accurately and timely, ensuring proper dosages for optimum client health.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or social engagements as needed while prioritizing safety during travel.
- Managed challenging behaviors or special needs effectively using patience, understanding, and behavioral interventions when necessary.
- Implemented strategies for fall prevention in the home environment to minimize injury risk for elderly or disabled clients.
- Supported clients in maintaining independence by assisting with daily activities such as personal grooming, mobility, and meal preparation.
- Identified potential hazards within the home environment, making necessary adjustments to ensure client safety and comfort.
- Contributed to a positive living environment by fostering a sense of companionship and socialization for the client.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by actively listening to their concerns and adjusting care routines accordingly.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Nurse Aide Trainee
Borrowdale Trauma Centre
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care during daily activities.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging medical situations, fostering positive relationships.
- Streamlined patient record-keeping processes through meticulous attention to detail in updating charts and documenting care provided.
- Ensured consistent communication between nursing staff and physicians regarding patient progress, facilitating efficient care coordination.
- Assisted nursing staff in administering medications to patients, ensuring timely delivery and proper dosage.
- Completed thorough patient intakes by accurately measuring height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, and pulse rates upon admission.
- Maintained hygienic and organized environments for patients, performing regular cleanings and bed linen changes.
- Increased patient mobility through dedicated assistance with transfers, ambulation exercises, and range-of-motion activities.
- Enhanced patient safety with diligent monitoring of vital signs and accurate documentation of observations.
- Facilitated effective mealtime assistance to patients with difficulties eating independently, ensuring proper nutrition intake for healing.
- Contributed to efficient inventory management by routinely stocking medical supplies and alerting supervisors when levels were low.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Delivered high-quality care to maternity patients in hospital facility.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Aided in the prevention of bedsores by regularly turning immobile patients and maintaining properly positioned pillows or cushions.
Home Care Provider
Volunteer Service
02.2020 - 06.2022
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Increased patient satisfaction through effective communication and active listening skills to understand their concerns and preferences.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Planned and implemented community outreach and events to provide health education about cancer, self-care and preventive breast examinations.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
Education
MBA - General Business Administration
National University of Science And Technology
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe11.2018
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa10.2012
Skills
- Alzheimer's Care
- Bathing Assistance
- Grooming assistance
- Dementia Care
- Housekeeping Duties
- Meal Preparation
- Medication Administration
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- CPR/AED
- Heartsaver First Aid (First Aid)
travelling, gardening
Possesses a clean background check, certificates in adult dementia and home-based care, nurse aide CPR and First aid
Timeline
Live-In Caregiver
Lakeshore Adult Foster Home
05.2024 - Current
Nurse Aide Trainee
Borrowdale Trauma Centre
06.2022 - 08.2022
Home Care Provider
Volunteer Service
02.2020 - 06.2022
MBA - General Business Administration
National University of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
University of South Africa
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