Odila Nifasha

• Assist clients with daily living activities and personal care/hygiene needs.
• Documented client progress and changes in health status accurately.
• Administered medications according to care plans and client schedules.
• Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients and provided emotional support to promote smooth, quality care, and satisfaction.
• Transfer clients using sling, hoists, slide sheets, commodes etc.

Had the privilege in working in the surgical and plastics ward throughout the duration of my placement.

• Observed patients for changes in condition and reported findings promptly.
• Assisted with and prepared taking blood specimens.
• With supervision I administered, IV, subcut, and oral meds to my patients
• Took on a full patient load, supporting patients with personal hygiene, wound care and activities of daily living
• Cared for both pre and post operative patients who were going in or coming out of surgery
• Have lots of experience in caring for patients with catheters, drain tubes, NGT, Stomas, PCA.
• Cared for patients with diabetic foot ulcers, lower/upper limb amputations.

• Attended training sessions to learn hospital protocols and best practices for patient safety.
• Performed assessments, such as vital signs, height and weight measurements and other physical assessments.
• Worked in the surgical ward unit, so I cared for a lot of post ops coming in from surgery with catheters, drain tubes, NGT, wounds, amputations ECT.
• Reviewed discharge instructions prior to patient release from hospital setting.
• Supported the administration of subcutaneous medications under close supervision.
• conducted pain assessments and Neurological/ Neurovascular observations.

• Maintained cleanliness and organisation of medical supplies and equipment in clinical areas.
• Participated in nursing rounds with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and provided input on patient care plans.
• Supported personal hygiene needs of patients and monitored fluid input and output.
• Assisted with the setup and operation of medical equipment, such as ECG machines and patient monitors.

• Supported personal hygiene needs of residents, and activities of daily living
• Assisted with mobility, including transferring patients using appropriate lifting techniques.
• Verified menu and current diet order to deliver meal trays and snacks to patient.
• Asisted with maintaing and keeping the facility clean, making beds, cleaning surfaces, tiding up.