SHYLET MARARA
CAPETOWN,SOUTH AFRICA
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with a strong background in infection control practices, blood pressure measurement, and health literacy promotion. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills, including the ability to effectively interact with non-verbal patients. Proficient in data entry efficiency and public speaking, with a keen awareness of frailty issues. Committed to enhancing patient care through problem-solving and team building. Career goal: to continue advancing in the healthcare field by leveraging expertise in patient washing and bathing, as well as promoting overall health literacy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Healthcare support worker
BEAM OF HOPE
, SOUTH AFRICA
07.2021 - Current
- Assisted in mobility exercises to enhance physical strength and recovery of patients.
- Practised infection control standards to maintain patient health and safety.
- Prepared meals according to individual dietary requirements, promoting good nutrition.
- Collaborated effectively with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for patients.
- Supported the implementation of care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Improved patient comfort by assisting with daily personal hygiene tasks.
Health care assistant
RAND AIDE OLD AGE
SOUTHA AFRICA, SOUTH AFRICA
04.2015 - 04.2021
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Kept detailed records of patient progress, assisted medical staff in treatment planning.
- Popularised health promotion campaigns among patients by distributing relevant literature and explaining key messages clearly.
- Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
- Maintained stock levels of medical supplies on the ward, ensured uninterrupted provision of care services during shifts.
- Delivered high-quality patient service by maintaining cleanliness in wards.
- Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection norms set down by the NHS.
- Coordinated activities that encourage social interaction amongst residents within the care home setting to foster a sense of community spirit among them .
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - NURSING AND PATIENT CARE
ALISON
Certificate of Higher Education - HEALTH CARE
CAREDEMY ONLINE SKILLS
LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN HEALTH CARE -
TRAINING EXPRESS
Diploma of Higher Education - HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE LEVEL 2
TRAINING EXPRESS
Skills
- Infection control practices
- Blood pressure measurement
- Data entry efficiency
- Health literacy promotion
- Communicating with non-verbal patients
- Frailty awareness
- Patient washing and bathing
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Public speaking
- Team building
Languages
English
Intermediate
REFERENCES
info@randaidehome.co.za
plasma.ferguson@beamofhope.org.za
PASSPORT NUMBER
FN277509
Timeline
Healthcare support worker
BEAM OF HOPE
07.2021 - Current
Health care assistant
RAND AIDE OLD AGE
04.2015 - 04.2021
Diploma of Higher Education - NURSING AND PATIENT CARE
ALISON
Certificate of Higher Education - HEALTH CARE
CAREDEMY ONLINE SKILLS
LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN HEALTH CARE -
TRAINING EXPRESS
Diploma of Higher Education - HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE LEVEL 2
TRAINING EXPRESS
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