SIKHOLIWE SIBANDA
Kensington,MD
Summary
Dynamic caregiver and preschool teacher with a proven track record at Trusted Touch Healthcare and Bayana Creche. Excelled in providing compassionate client care and fostering educational growth, demonstrating key skills in medication coordination and emotional support. Achieved significant improvements in client and student well-being through innovative care and teaching strategies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Trusted Touch Healthcare
Washington, MD
03.2024 - Current
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
Caregiver
Benoni Lion’s Club
Benoni, South Africa
12.2021 - 08.2023
- Assisted with bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Safely transferred individuals between bed and wheelchair
- Provided support for walking and mobility
- Assisted with prescribed exercises and physical therapy
- Administered medications according to schedule
- Maintained accurate records of medication intake
- Provided feeding assistance when necessary
- Offered emotional support and companionship
- Provided encouragement and comfort as needed
- Monitored and recorded vital signs
- Notified healthcare professionals of any changes in health
- Ensured a safe living environment
- Supervised to prevent accidents or falls
- Implemented emergency procedures when necessary
Preschool Teacher
Bayana Creche
Benoni, South Africa
01.2018 - 08.2021
- Developed and implemented creative and engaging lesson plans tailored to the needs and developmental stages of nursery school children
- Established a positive and nurturing classroom environment, fostering social, emotional, and cognitive growth among students
- Utilized a variety of teaching methods, including hands-on activities and play-based learning, to make lessons enjoyable and effective
- Collaborated with parents and caregivers to ensure a seamless transition between home and school, maintaining open lines of communication to address individual student needs
- Managed classroom dynamics, addressing behavioural challenges with a patient and compassionate approach while reinforcing positive behaviour
- Implemented assessment tools to track and monitor student progress, adjusting lesson plans accordingly to meet individual learning styles and developmental milestones
- Organized and participated in various school events and activities, contributing to a sense of community and enhancing the overall learning experience
- Maintained a well-organized and stimulating learning environment, ensuring a safe and conducive space for exploration and discovery
- Fostered a love for learning by instilling a sense of curiosity and enthusiasm among nursery school students, creating a foundation for lifelong learning
Education
Certified Nurse Assistant -
Ghandi Healthcare
Baltimore06-2024
Advanced Level Certificate -
Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education
01.2003
Ordinary Level Certificate -
Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education
01.2001
Skills
- Medication coordination
- Compassionate client care
- Respectful and compassionate
- Housekeeping tasks
- Emotional support
- Dementia care
References
- Bayana Creche, Benoni, Gauteng, 1500, South Africa, +27629654472
- Benoni Lion’s Club, 11 Howard Ave, Benoni, Gauteng, 1500, South Africa, +27680566603
Languages
- English
- Zulu
- Ndebele
- Shona
Timeline
Caregiver
Trusted Touch Healthcare
03.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Benoni Lion’s Club
12.2021 - 08.2023
Preschool Teacher
Bayana Creche
01.2018 - 08.2021
Certified Nurse Assistant -
Ghandi Healthcare
Advanced Level Certificate -
Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education
Ordinary Level Certificate -
Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education
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