Makhosini Mbambo
Highly experienced Caregiver
About
Highly experienced Caregiver with more than 2 years of experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care to critically ill, disabled and elderly patients. Possess expertise in a wide range of care responsibilities including medication administration, personal hygiene tasks, providing emotional support and helping with daily activities. Demonstrate a strong capacity to interact with patients in a compassionate and understanding manner and dedicated to creating a positive care experience for each patient.
Seeking for a full time care assistant position that would offer overseas sponsorship.
Experience
Trainee Care-Giver - Gerald Fitzpatrick House & Nursing Home
(2023-12 - 2024-01)
- Answered all nights calls and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds
Education
Junior School Certificate - Sivomo Secondary School (2005)
