SELULIWE BABONKE HLOPHE
Lismore
Summary
Health care assistant supporting patient hygiene, mobility, feeding, and comfort in fast-paced care settings. Strong communication, task coordination, and electronic health record documentation help maintain safe, clean environments while reporting changes, skin concerns, and incidents promptly to nursing staff.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
HealthCare Assistant
Aperée Living Conna
Conna
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families, fostering an environment of trust and open communication that facilitated better healthcare experiences.
- Increased patient safety by promptly addressing concerns and reporting incidents or potential hazards to supervisory staff.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, providing prompt assistance while following established protocols until professional help arrived onsite.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions, staying current with best practices in health care assistance.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Enumarator (Mapping exercise and data collection)
Ministry of Education and Training
Mbabane
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Read product processing sheets to cross-check records against quality assurance specifications.
- Efficiently managed parts and product revision histories to ensure a seamless production process.
- Calibrated and maintained machinery, reducing equipment failure.
- Used equipment testing methods to verify accuracy of data.
Occupational Health and Safety Officer
Mankayane Town Board
Mankayane
06.2018 - 01.2021
- Regularly inspected facilities to ensure adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
- Led monthly fire drills, monitoring evacuation time to verify alignment with national targets.
- Promoted responsible health and safety culture across departments.
- Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine causes, making recommendations for corrective action.
- Organised toolbox talks and site safety meetings.
- Reviewed incidents and near misses and adapted Health & Safety training content accordingly.
- Outlined risk elimination and minimisation measures.
- Developed safety policies and procedures for use at medical facilities.
HealthCare Assistant
KarePlus
Lismore
01.2025
- 1. Personal Care
- Assisting with bathing, showering, and personal hygiene
- Helping with dressing and grooming
- Supporting with toileting and continence care
- Assisting clients in and out of bed
- Helping with mobility and transfers (walking, using aids)
- 2. Assistance with Daily Living Activities
- HCAs support clients with everyday tasks to help them remain independent.
- Helping with feeding or meal preparation
- Assisting with shopping for groceries
- Supporting with light household duties
- Helping with laundry and maintaining a clean environment
- Encouraging participation in daily routines.
- Monitoring Health and Well-Being
- HCAs observe clients and report any health changes to supervisors or nurses.
- Observing skin condition or signs of pressure sores
- Monitoring food and fluid intake
- Noticing changes in mood, behaviour, or mobility
- Reporting any deterioration in health
- 4. Emotional Support and Companionship
- Provide companionship and conversation
- Encourage social interaction
- Support mental and emotional wellbeing
- Help reduce loneliness and isolation
Education
Health Care Support: Public Health
WWETB
Cappoquin, Waterford01-2025
BSc. - Psychology: Public Health
Eswatini Medical Christian University
Occupational Safety and Health: Public Health
Institute of Management Development
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Adaptability
- Computer literate
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Data Analysis
- Teamwork
- Critical Thinking
- Creativity
- Problem Solving
- Customer Service
- Organizational Skills
Personal Information
Title: HealthCare Assistant
LANGUAGES
English, C2 Proficient
Timeline
HealthCare Assistant
KarePlus
01.2025
HealthCare Assistant
Aperée Living Conna
05.2024 - Current
Enumarator (Mapping exercise and data collection)
Ministry of Education and Training
07.2021 - 10.2021
Occupational Health and Safety Officer
Mankayane Town Board
06.2018 - 01.2021
Health Care Support: Public Health
WWETB
BSc. - Psychology: Public Health
Eswatini Medical Christian University
Occupational Safety and Health: Public Health
Institute of Management Development