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Yvonne Mwale

Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Harare

Summary

A patient-focused Personal Care Assistant with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families. Completed Personal Care Worker certification course and passed state examination to serve in retirement homes, hospitals and clinics.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Geriatric Nursing Assistant

BS Leon Retirement Village
1 2024 - Current
  • Reporting and conveying concerns to Registered Nurse/ Supervisor;
  • Observing Workplace Health and Safety Policies, reporting and recording all incidents;
  • Completing activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks as well as encouraging self-care abilities;
  • Maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols, contributing to healthy and sanitary living environment for patients;
  • Assisting in maintaining clean, safe environment for elderly patients to prevent falls and injuries;
  • Providing support for clients to achieve as much independence as practically as possible;
  • Ensuring clients' religious and cultural needs are met and maintained;
  • Providing emotional support to elderly and family members;
  • Maintaining patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information;
  • Changing linen in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction;
  • Responding to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets;
  • Upholding infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas;
  • Improving patient mobility by aiding with exercises and range of motion activities;
  • Preventing skin breakdown by regularly repositioning patients and monitoring pressure areas closely;
  • Facilitating socialization opportunities among residents by organizing group activities such as games or craft sessions;
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive care plans for each patient;
  • Reducing risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment;
  • Preparing nutritious meals that catered to individual dietary needs, ensuring optimal health and wellness for patients;
  • Referenced patient care plan to feed, bathe, dress, take vital signs and promote other individualized care while maintaining patient comfort and dignity.

Caregiver

Entembeni Old People’s Home
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Providing support as per the client's individual care plan;
  • Assist clients with nutritional needs;
  • Assisting clients with grooming and personal care needs (showering, bathing, oral care, toileting and hair care);
  • Assisting bedridden and disabled clients with mobility;
  • Making beds and tidying rooms for the elderly;
  • Providing advice and emotional support to the local elderly;
  • Arranging medical appointments for the elderly and sick in the community;
  • Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, such as physiotherapists to give adequate care.

Nurse Aide

Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital
03.2020 - 11.2021
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks
  • Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information;
  • Streamlined workflow for nursing staff by efficiently managing supplies inventory and restocking necessary items in a timely manner;
  • Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress;
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation;
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.

Education

Aged Care Packages 2023 -

University Of Tasmania –Wicking (Dementia Research And Education Centre)

Certificate III In Individual Support (Ageing & Disability) -

Lupane State University in Collaboration With Outreach Education & Training Consultants- OETC

CANDIDATE ID:127920- CPD POINTS -

FLORENCE ACADEMY
UNITED KINGDOM
2022

Skills

  • Care Plan adherence

  • End of life care

  • First Aid & CPR

  • Time management

  • Safe patient handling

  • Wound care

  • Effective communication skills

  • Basic Housekeeping

  • Compassionate Care

  • Hygiene and infection control

  • Basic Computer Skills

  • Disability Support

Vaccinations

Fully vaccinated

Ielts

6.5 overall band

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Caregiver

Entembeni Old People’s Home
01.2022 - 12.2023

Nurse Aide

Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital
03.2020 - 11.2021

Geriatric Nursing Assistant

BS Leon Retirement Village
1 2024 - Current

Aged Care Packages 2023 -

University Of Tasmania –Wicking (Dementia Research And Education Centre)

Certificate III In Individual Support (Ageing & Disability) -

Lupane State University in Collaboration With Outreach Education & Training Consultants- OETC

CANDIDATE ID:127920- CPD POINTS -

FLORENCE ACADEMY

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