Hi, I’m
Portia Ndlovu
Caregiver/Assistant
Andrews Farm,SA
Summary
Seasoned Nurse Assistant with 2 years of experience in optimising adult healthcare and clinic workflow. Committed in a patient centred approach, enhancing service quality delivery through both operational excellence and innovative healthcare solutions. Good listener enabling establishing and maintaining therapeutic relationship with clients.
Overview
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Ralstein HomeBulawayo, Zimbabwe
Caregiver
08.2022 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Company Overview: Worked in a care home for elderly persons
- Assisting clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting to ensure their hygiene and comfort
- Administration of medication
- Vital signs monitoring
- Preparing nutritious meals tailored to the client's dietary requirements and assisting with feeding when necessary
- Helping clients with walking, transferring, or using mobility aids to ensure safety and reduce the risk of falls
- Engaging clients in conversation, activities, and companionship to address their emotional and social needs
- Keeping accurate records of care provided, health observations, and incidents for review by families or medical personnel
- Wound dressing and management
- Incontinent patient care and prevention of pressure sores
- Worked in a care home for elderly persons
Education
Zimbabwe Red Cross SocietyZimbabwe
Community Based Health Care Certificate
12.2022
Zimbabwe Red Cross SocietyZimbabwe
Advanced First Aid Certificate
12.2022
Zimbabwe Red Cross SocietyZimbabwe
Nurse Aide Certificate
12.2022
COH&S
Certificate in Dementia Care
12.2022
Skills
- Healthcare compliance
- Patient Safety Protocols
- Patience
- Mobility exercises
- Empathy & Compassion
- Problem-solving
- Flexibility
- Attention to detail
- Communication
References
Mr Dominic Nkomo (Major), Ralstein Home,(Zimbabwe) Dominic.nkomo@zim.salvationarmy.org, +263 292 201972 / 263 772 880 731
Timeline
Caregiver
Ralstein Home
08.2022 - 06.2024
Zimbabwe Red Cross Society
Community Based Health Care Certificate
Zimbabwe Red Cross Society
Advanced First Aid Certificate
Zimbabwe Red Cross Society
Nurse Aide Certificate
COH&S
Certificate in Dementia Care
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