Nonjabulo Katuta
Johannesburg
Summary
Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elderly Caregiver Volunteer
Fountains Senior Assisted Living
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Enhanced elderly residents'' well-being by providing compassionate care and companionship.
- Improved seniors'' quality of life by assisting with daily tasks, such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable living environment for residents through regular housekeeping and maintenance tasks.
- Supported seniors in maintaining their independence by facilitating participation in various activities and social events.
- Established trusting relationships with elderly clients, ensuring their emotional needs were met alongside physical care.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Administered medication accurately and timely according to prescribed schedules, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to guidelines.
- Monitored the health status of elderly clients through routine check-ups, promptly addressing any concerns or issues that arose.
- Assisted seniors with mobility challenges by providing necessary support during transfers and ambulation.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, updating healthcare providers on changes in condition or needs as required.
- Provided mental stimulation for dementia patients through engaging activities designed to slow cognitive decline.
- Contributed to increased overall happiness among elderly clients by fostering a positive atmosphere within the caregiving environment.
- Facilitated effective communication between residents, family members, and healthcare professionals through clear documentation and regular updates on client status.
- Alleviated feelings of isolation among elderly clients by encouraging social interaction both within the facility and with outside community groupsevents.
- Ensured a healthy diet for elderly individuals by preparing nutritious meals tailored to dietary restrictions or preferences when needed.
- Promoted physical wellness among residents by assisting in exercise programs specifically designed for older adults.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices for eldercare provision, leading to improved service quality for clients served.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, quickly responding to incidents and coordinating appropriate support for elderly clients.
- Provided transportation assistance for elderly residents, ensuring they attended medical appointments or other necessary outings safely and punctually.
- Collaborated with volunteer program coordinators to improve overall service delivery by sharing insights from hands-on experience and assisting in the development of new initiatives.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to cater to client needs and better assist.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Caregiver
Private
05.2021 - 11.2023
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home care settings by coordinating services and communicating effectively with all parties involved.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques, enhancing the quality of care provided.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Efficiently organized schedules for multiple clients simultaneously while maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
Education
No Degree - Advance CareGiver Course
Survival CPR
Jacanlee11.2023
Skills
- Chronic Illness Management
- Medical Appointment Coordination
- Time Management
- Mobility Assistance
- Compassionate Caregiving
- CPR Certification
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Fall Prevention
- Health Monitoring
- Empathetic Listening
- First Aid Training
- Dementia Care
- Emotional Support
- Social Interaction
- Recreational Activities
- Effective Communication
- Activities of Daily Living
- Regulatory Compliance
- Documentation and Reporting
- Data Confidentiality
- Care Plan Management
- Basic Housekeeping
- Relationship Building
- Client Documentation
- Care Plan Assessment
- Patient Care
- Post Operative Care
- Medication Administration
- Injury Prevention
- Caring Companionship
- Emergency Response
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Attentive to People
- Wound Care
- Supportive Personality
- Patient Companionship
- End-of-Life Care
- Alzheimer's Care
Certification
- Certification in Advanced Caregiver Course
- Certification in CPR and first aid course for Adults, infants and children
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver Volunteer
Fountains Senior Assisted Living
11.2023 - 12.2023
Caregiver
Private
05.2021 - 11.2023
No Degree - Advance CareGiver Course
Survival CPR
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