Caroline
Age
46
Gender
Female
Location
Knysna, 6571, Western Cape, South Africa
Date Of Birth
December 1979 (46 years old)
About
Experienced and compassionate Healthcare Assistant with practical experience providing person-centred care and support to elderly and vulnerable people. Skilled in assisting with personal care, daily living activities, mobility, companionship and maintaining a safe and comfortable environment. Reliable, caring and hardworking, with a strong commitment to high-quality care. Currently based in South Africa and open to healthcare opportunities overseas, including Ireland.
Work Experience
Caregiver/Healthcare assistant
PrivatecareProvided compassionate and professional care to clients in a private home setting. Assisted with personal care, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility and transfers. Supported clients with meals, medication assistance, housekeeping and daily activities. Monitored clients' wellbeing, maintained a safe and clean environment, and provided companionship and emotional support. Followed care instructions and maintained confidentiality and respect for each client.
Skills
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Personalcare
Personal Care Details: Assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding and other activities of daily living.
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ElderlyCare
Experienced in providing compassionate care and daily support to elderly clients while promoting dignity and independence
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HomeCare
Experienced in providing safe and respectful care to clients in their homes and supporting their daily routines.
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Companionship
Provide companionship, emotional support and meaningful conversation while helping clients feel comfortable and valued.
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Mobilitysupport
Assist clients with safe movement, transfers, walking and positioning while following safe care practices.
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MedicationAssistance
Assist clients with medication routines by providing reminders, helping them follow prescribed schedules, observing for any concerns, and reporting changes or problems to the appropriate healthcare professional or family member.
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Mealpreparations
Prepare healthy and suitable meals according to the client’s dietary needs and preferences. Assist with feeding when required, maintain good food hygiene, and ensure the client has adequate meals and fluids throughout the day .
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Dementiacare
Provide compassionate support to clients living with dementia, helping with daily activities, personal care and routines while promoting safety, dignity, independence and emotional wellbeing.
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Infectionpreventioncontrol
Following good infection control practices including handhygiene,use of personal protective equipment safe clean procedures and maintenance
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Housekeepingandlaundry
Maintain a clean, safe and comfortable home environment by assisting with light housekeeping, laundry, changing bed linen, tidying rooms and keeping essential areas hygienic.
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Dimentiaandmemorycare
Provide patient, respectful and compassionate support to clients experiencing memory loss or confusion. Assist with daily routines, personal care and safety while promoting dignity, independence and emotional wellbeing.
Categories
- Healthcare Assistant