Zithelo Ncube
Carrollton
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at New Horizon Homes, providing compassionate support and enhancing residents' quality of life. Skilled in medication management and emotional support, I foster strong relationships while ensuring safety and dignity. Committed to promoting independence and well-being through effective communication and personalized care strategies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
New Horizon Homes
Dallas, TX
01.2023 - 02.2026
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules, maintaining strict adherence to protocols.
- Engaged residents in social and recreational activities, enhancing emotional well-being.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare providers regarding resident needs and changes in condition.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of living spaces, promoting a healthy environment.
- Supported families by providing regular updates on resident progress and care plans.
- Documented daily care activities accurately, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
Education
Associates in Health Sciences
Brookhaven College
Dallas, TXSkills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Patient care
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Emotional support
- Housekeeping
- Strong ethics
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Compassionate care
- Flexible schedule
- Verbal and written communication skills
- First aid and safety
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Patient companionship
- Dementia care
- Alzheimer's care
- Medication management
- Mobility assistance
- Medication administration
- ADL assistance
- End-of-life care
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- PPE usage
Timeline
Caregiver
New Horizon Homes
01.2023 - 02.2026
Associates in Health Sciences
Brookhaven College