Diana Mkombwe

I am a compassionate elderly caregiver and special needs companion who knows how to keep a level head during emergencies. Able to provide several services to elderly and disabled to make them always feel comfortable and safe and including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. I hold an elderly care assistant certificate, with First Aid and special needs certificate with First Aid as well.

I possess good listening skills, and I can work well in a team. I am very patient, kind and relate well with people. I am neat in appearance, very calm and have a professional attitude. I am looking forward to meeting my new family and put my knowledge into practice.

Elderly Care Assistant - Glenlivet Mountain Resort and Retirement Home - Masvingo, Zimbabwe

(2018-01 - 2019-12)

• Assisting with dressing, grooming and toilet visits, Personal care, bathing/shower, assist into and out of bed.
• Assist with conversion and comforting, and providing emotional support.
• Assist with making bed, changing adult incontinence pad, assisting with mobility and catheter bag.
• Engaging elderly person with creative activities, reading, board games, serving meals and feeding.
• Assist with folding and putting away laundry for elderly.
• Assist senior staff with medication and charts.
• Maintained accurate records to effectively measure client development against care plan objectives.
• Observe and document vital signs, promptly reporting abnormalities to senior nurses and administering medication as instructed.
• Ensure proper daily fluid intake and assisting with dressing wounds.

Elderly Care Assistant - Allan Woodrow Park Retirement Village - South Africa

(2022-09 - 2023-05)

Reason for Leaving: Contract ended.

• Assisting with dressing and grooming.
• Personal care, bathing/shower, assist into and out of bed.
• Assist with conversion and comforting.
• Assist with changing and making bed.
• Changing adult incontinence pad.
• Engaging elderly person with creative activities, reading, board games.
• Assist with toilet visits and catheter bag.
• Assist with folding and putting away laundry for elderly.
• Assist senior staff with medication and charts.
• Assist with serving meals and feeding and daily fluid intake.
• Maintained accurate records to effectively measure client development against care plan objectives.
• Observe and document vital signs, promptly reporting abnormalities to senior nurse on duty.
• Assisting with mobility and dressing wounds.
• Assisting with administering medication.
• Providing emotional support.
• Behavioral assistance to improve overall health state.

Care Assistant - Dementia and Alzheimer's Care - Livewell Bryanston Estate - South Africa

(2023-06 - 2026-01)

Specialised Dementia and Alzheimer's Care

• Assist patients with daily activities such as feeding, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Monitor and record residents' health condition and report to healthcare professionals when necessary.
• Administer medication according to prescribed routines, ensuring correct dosages and times.
• Facilitate social and recreational activities to improve patients' quality of life.
• Accompany patients to medical appointments and other errands as necessary.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment in accordance with health and safety standards.
• Respond to emergencies promptly and follow protocol to ensure patient safety.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state regulations and laws.
• Develop relationships with patients, their families, and other healthcare providers to support patient care.
• Taking residents on a stroll around the premises.
• Communicating with residents.
• Keeping residents occupied with activities.
• Rendering therapeutic listening to residents.
• Listening and understanding.
• Personal Grooming.
• Incontinence Care.
• Record Keeping.

Ordinary Level - General Education - Zimbabwe Secondary Education Council (ZIMSEC)

Certificate - Elderly Care - CHILTON CARE INTL (2021 - 2021)

Certificate - Special Needs Care - CHILTON CARE INTL (2021 - 2021)

Certificate - Care - Caredemy UK (2023 - 2023)

Certificate - Elderly Care and Disabled Care - ALISON FREE ONLINE COURSES (2021 - 2021)

Certificate - Human Resources Management - IAC Institute (2018 - 2018)

Certificate - Human Resources Management - Institute of Administration and Commerce Zimbabwe