Gretwin Manduna

Dedicated and empathetic Healthcare Assistant with 3+ years of experience supporting patients in both hospital and long-term residential care environments. Skilled in providing holistic care to patients with complex medical needs, assisting with daily living activities, and delivering high-quality clinical support. Experienced in monitoring vital signs, infection prevention, mobility assistance, and rehabilitation support.

Proven expertise in working with adults and children with physical and intellectual disabilities, including those with autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, and learning difficulties. Adept at promoting independence and managing challenging behaviours with patience, compassion, and consistency. Known for applying tailored, person-centred approaches to enhance quality of life and ensure dignity in care.

Experienced in supporting patients in post-surgical recovery, palliative and end-of-life care, and rehabilitation therapies.

Healthcare Assistant - Fountains Care Assisted Living

(2022-09)

• Providing daily living support, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming for individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities, ensuring dignity and comfort while fostering independence where possible.
• Assisting clients with mobility, including the use of wheelchairs, walking aids, other adaptive equipment and working closely with physiotherapists and occupational therapists to implement rehabilitation exercises.
• Administering prescribed medications, monitoring vital signs, observing for any changes in health conditions and reporting concerns to healthcare professionals to ensure timely medical intervention.
• Preparing and serving well-balanced meals according to dietary needs and assisting clients with feeding, ensuring proper nutrition intake and monitoring for signs of malnutrition or dehydration.
• Providing companionship and engaging clients in recreational activities to promote mental well-being.
• Encouraging social interaction through group therapy, storytelling, and sensory stimulation exercises.
• Operating and maintaining medical and assistive devices such as suction machines, oxygen concentrators, feeding pumps, and pressure-relief mattresses to enhance clients' quality of life.
• Ensuring a safe living environment by preventing falls, identifying hazards, and responding to medical emergencies.
• Maintaining accurate records of clients' daily activities, medical reports, and progress notes.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that align with the association's rehabilitation goals.
• Maintaining strict hygiene standards by disinfecting medical equipment, enforcing hand hygiene protocols, and managing bio hazardous waste in line with the association's infection control policies.
• Helping patients with limited mobility by supporting safe transfers between beds, wheelchairs, and examination tables using hoists, sliding sheets, and transfer boards to prevent injury.
• Assisting patients with feeding, ensuring dietary needs are met according to physician or dietician recommendations and monitoring and recording food intake for malnourished or tube-fed patients.

Healthcare Assistant (Intern) - Tshwane District Hospital

(2022-02 - 2022-07)

• Assisted with patient intake, including recording personal details, measuring vital signs, and ensuring smooth transfer to assigned wards.
• Facilitated patient discharge by explaining post-care instructions and arranging follow-up appointments.
• Supported doctors and nurses during minor surgical procedures and medical interventions by preparing sterile equipment, ensuring patient positioning, and maintaining aseptic techniques.
• Regularly checked and documented patient vitals, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, oxygen saturation, respiratory rate and reported abnormal readings for prompt medical attention.
• Assisted nurses in cleaning, disinfecting, and dressing wounds to prevent infections and managed pressure ulcer care and post-operative wound management under medical supervision.
• Provided immediate assistance during medical emergencies, including CPR, airway management, haemorrhage control and acted swiftly in cases of cardiac arrest, seizures, or patient collapse.
• Operated and maintained essential medical devices such as infusion pumps, ECG machines, oxygen concentrators, and suction units, ensured proper storage and sanitization of reusable medical instruments.
• Gained cross-departmental experience by working in ICU, maternity, paediatrics, emergency, surgical, oncology, and psychiatric units, adapting to varied patient needs and care protocols.
• Provided comfort and reassurance to patients and families, especially in critical care, oncology, palliative wards and engaged in therapeutic communication to reduce anxiety and stress.
• Managed blood transfusions, sedation, pain control protocols and assisted in procedures like arterial line insertions, central venous catheter management and intubation.

Certificate - Caregiving - Tuniti Care

Certificate - CPR and First Aid Certificate NQF Level 1 - Tuniti Care

Diploma - Caregiving - Alison Online Training

GCSE Ordinary Level - Mkoba 1 High School, Gweru