Caregiver – Arthritis patient at Mtaung Residence (2022-12 – Present)
Provide comprehensive, in-home care for an individual with arthritis, implementing daily strategies to manage pain, ensure safety, and promote independence.
- Manage daily pain and mobility by administering prescribed medication and assisting with prescribed exercises, resulting in reduced joint stiffness and improved comfort.
- Assist with all Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, and grooming, which preserves the patient's dignity and encourages self-reliance.
- Prepare nutritious meals aligned with anti-inflammatory dietary needs, supporting overall health and energy levels.
- Maintain a safe and accessible home environment by organizing spaces and removing hazards, preventing falls and accidents.
- Provide compassionate companionship and emotional support, promoting a positive outlook and enhancing the patient's quality of life.
Caregiver - Elderly patient diagnosed with kidney failure and diabetes at Lusu Residence (2016-10 – 2022-11)
- Assisted with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication management.
- Regularly checked and recorded blood pressure, blood sugar levels, fluid intake and output, and other critical health indicators.
- Developed and followed a specific diet plan as advised by healthcare professionals to manage kidney failure and diabetes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of services provided and progress made by the individual.
- Provided all aspects of personal care as required including getting in and out of bed, showering and bathing, dressing and grooming, toileting and continence care, including safe disposal of incontinence wear.
- Ensured timely and accurate administration of prescribed medications, including keeping track of dosage and timing, as well as monitoring potential side effects or drug interactions.
- Collected prescriptions from the pharmacy as per Home Care Plan.
- Undertook meal preparation according to dietary restrictions and as per Home Care Plan.
- Shopped for relevant food requirements.
- Undertook essential household duties as per Home Care Plan to maintain a safe environment pertaining to the service user including basic kitchen, bathroom and bedroom hygiene, rubbish removal and disposal as required.
- Assisted in arranging and attending dialysis appointments, ensuring adherence to the treatment schedule.
- Encouraged the elderly person to engage in physical activities approved by healthcare professionals, such as gentle exercises or mobility assistance, in order to maintain overall health and strength.
