Grace Mandeya
Summary
Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering 10 years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail. Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Kingstone Old Age Home
04.2022 - Current
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviours to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviours to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Community Support Worker
International Life Centre
04.2020 - 01.2022
- Provided emotional support to affected residents and victims and assisted in developing long-term recovery plans and goals.
- Planned and hosted on- and off-campus community service activities.
- Enlisted support of volunteers and collaborated with businesses and community groups.
- Advocated for clients for comprehensive service delivery and linkage to medical hospital, veterans' benefits opportunities, and community agencies.
- Assisted in implementation of community support services in alignment with needs.
- Supported clients in developing goals and social skills, improving individual wellness and productivity.
- Liaised with community members, recommending resources and programs.
- Established networks to increase community awareness of new programs.
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
- Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes.
Personal Carer
Palliative Care-family
01.2014 - 09.2016
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviours to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
Nursing Care Assistant
Health Care Provider-Parirenyatwa Group
01.2013 - 01.2013
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioural concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
Education
No Degree - Elderly Care Assistant Course
Chilton Academy
South Africa.04.2022
Skills
- EMR Systems
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Community Integration
- Case Management
- Quality Program Protocols
- Progress Documentation
- Grocery Shopping
- First Aid and Safety
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Time Management
- Records Maintenance
- Medication Administration
- Household Chores
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Caregiver
Kingstone Old Age Home
04.2022 - Current
Community Support Worker
International Life Centre
04.2020 - 01.2022
Personal Carer
Palliative Care-family
01.2014 - 09.2016
Nursing Care Assistant
Health Care Provider-Parirenyatwa Group
01.2013 - 01.2013
No Degree - Elderly Care Assistant Course
Chilton Academy
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