Patience Ndlovu
Eastwall
Summary
Responsible Caregiver, passionate about delivering outstanding quality and service. Offering 6 years of experience in the industry. Am a dedicated care worker with knowledge of diverse care needs. Offering companionship and engaging activities for clients.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Evergreen Care
08.2023 - Current
- Monitoring residents health, behaviour and physical changes, promptly reporting concerns to nurses.
- Actively listened to residents complaints and feedback, actioning improvements to continuously elevate quality of care.
- Obtained current medical information, weight, height and vital signs to aid care planning.
- Charted residents information related to vital signs, pain management and daily inputs and outputs.
- Building strong, trusting relationships with residents by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care.
- Providing quality personal care, such as dressing and bathing, while maintaining respect and sensitivity.
- Promoting and encouraging independence while assisting residents with daily routines.
- Providing comprehensive personal care, offering ADL and mobility assistance to support comfort and dignity.
Healthcare Assistant
Mrs Bernstein
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Helped with bathing, meal assistance and mobility support.
- Accompanied her to hospital appointments
- Administered medication
- Helped with light housework
- Emptied and changed catheter bags regularly, maintaining patient dignity and wellbeing.
- Collected and bought groceries for patient, purchasing based on requests, needs, preferences and budgets.
- Organised activities and exercises to support physical and mental well-being.
- Assisted with toileting patient, emptying and cleaning commodes thoroughly after use.
- Cared for client wounds with regular cleanings and dressing changes.
Healthcare Assistant
Retirement home - Savyon Lodge
08.2015 - 11.2021
- Monitored residents health, behaviour and physical changes, promptly reporting concerns to nurse.
- Measured and recorded patient temperatures, pulse and weight .
- Helped with bathing, meal assistance, toileting and mobility support.
- Administered medication
- Monitored patient progress, identifying and proactively addressing obstacles hindering recovery.
- Maintained and updated digital patient records and medical information.
- Charted patient information related to vital signs, pain management and daily inputs and outputs.
- Educated and advised patients on prevention and improvement methods to avoid future hospitalization.
Travel Consultant
Gemsbok Safaris
02.2010 - 06.2016
- Handled travel arrangements for groups, couples, executives and special needs clients.
- Organised all holiday matters from beginning to end, including booking tickets and accommodation and securing rental transportation.
- Developed travel itineraries for clients based on budgets and client needs.
Education
Healthcare Support - Major Award Level 5
B & B Nursing / Hickey Safety Services
Dublin 2023 - Current
Training Certificate - Healthcare
WD Training Centre
Dublin, Dublin 07.2023 - 07.2023
Certificate of Higher Education - Introduction to Children First
HSELAND
Dublin, Dublin 3 07.2023 - 07.2023
Certificate of Higher Education - Infection and Prevention Control
HSELAND
Dublin, Dublin 3 07.2023 - 07.2023
Certificate of Higher Education - Safeguarding adults at risk of abuse
HSELAND
Dublin, Dublin 07.2023 - 07.2023
Diploma of Higher Education - Travel and Tourism
Institute of Commercial Management
Hampshire, England 01.2009 - 11.2010
Skills
- Patient health monitoring
- Medicine administration
- Toileting assistance
- Mobility support
- Pulse and temperature checks
Certification
Tulsa - Introduction to Children First
HSELAND - Putting on and taking off PPE
Prevention and Management of urinary tract infections
Respiratory Hygiene and Cough Etiquette
Safeguarding adults at risk of abuse
Hand hygiene
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Evergreen Care
08.2023 - Current
Training Certificate - Healthcare
WD Training Centre
07.2023 - 07.2023
Certificate of Higher Education - Introduction to Children First
HSELAND
07.2023 - 07.2023
Certificate of Higher Education - Infection and Prevention Control
HSELAND
07.2023 - 07.2023
Certificate of Higher Education - Safeguarding adults at risk of abuse
HSELAND
07.2023 - 07.2023
Healthcare Assistant
Mrs Bernstein
12.2021 - 09.2022
Healthcare Assistant
Retirement home - Savyon Lodge
08.2015 - 11.2021
Travel Consultant
Gemsbok Safaris
02.2010 - 06.2016
Diploma of Higher Education - Travel and Tourism
Institute of Commercial Management
01.2009 - 11.2010
Healthcare Support - Major Award Level 5
B & B Nursing / Hickey Safety Services
2023 - Current
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