Priscilla Jessamin
CAREGIVER | ELDERLY & FRAIL CARE | PALLIATIVE CARE
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About
Seasoned and compassionate caregiver with over 8 years of experience providing patient-centered care in private homes, rehabilitation centres, and aged-care facilities across Zimbabwe and South Africa. Skilled in elderly support, mother-and-child care, palliative care, and chronic illness management. Adept at maintaining hygiene, monitoring vital signs, administering basic first aid, and ensuring patient dignity and comfort. Registered for tax in South Africa and legally employable.
Experience
Carer at Caring Hearts Caregivers (2026-01 – 2026-06)
- Provided compassionate, person-centred care and support to clients.
- Maintained the dignity, privacy and wellbeing of clients while assisting with daily needs.
- Followed care instructions and adapted support to individual client needs.
- Worked respectfully with clients and their families and as part of a care team.
- Demonstrated dedication, patience, reliability and professionalism.
Private Caregiver at Private Caregiving
- Provided daily living assistance including feeding, bathing, grooming and mobility support.
- Monitored vital signs and recorded patient observations for medical staff.
- Assisted with palliative care, end-of-life support and chronic illness management.
- Delivered personal hygiene, catheter care, wound dressing and infection control.
- Maintained a safe environment while promoting patient dignity and comfort.
- Supported disabled adults and children with tailored care plans.
Education
Community-Based Health Care Certificate in Healthcare – Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (2008 – 2008)
Certificate in Caregiving in Healthcare – Agnes Home Carers & Red Cross (2017 – 2017)

