Tinyiko Seweya

Compassionate and dedicated Health Care Assistant and Auxiliary Nurse with practical clinical experience gained in hospitals, clinics, casualty, surgical and paediatric wards, as well as elderly care facilities. Trained in providing safe, dignified and patient-centred care, including assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, wound-care support, infection prevention and control, and assisting nursing staff with admissions, discharges and patient transfers. A reliable and professional team player who remains calm under pressure and is able to work effectively in busy healthcare environments and across different shifts.

Committed to maintaining patient dignity, comfort, safety and confidentiality while delivering high standards of care.

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT / AUXILIARY NURSE at Life Hospital Wilgeheuwel (Present)

Casualty Ward | Current Position | 2 Years’ Experience

• Provide compassionate and patient-centred care to patients presenting to the Casualty Ward.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, feeding, mobility and comfort.
• Monitor and accurately record patients’ vital signs and promptly report abnormal observations to nursing staff.
• Assist nursing staff with patient assessment, preparation and ongoing monitoring.
• Support wound care, dressing changes and other basic nursing-care procedures within scope of practice.
• Assist with infection prevention and control procedures and maintain a clean and safe patient-care environment.
• Assist with patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Provide support to patients and families while maintaining dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
• Work effectively with nurses, doctors and other healthcare professionals in a fast-paced Casualty environment.
• Respond calmly and professionally to emergencies and changing patient-care priorities.
• Maintain accurate patient-care documentation in accordance with workplace procedures.
• Demonstrate flexibility and reliability when working shifts, weekends and public holidays.

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT / AUXILIARY NURSE at Dr S.K. Matseke Hospital | Sebokeng Hospital | Malvern Clinic

• Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, feeding and mobility.
• Monitored and recorded patients’ vital signs accurately and reported observations to nursing staff.
• Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and infection prevention and control.
• Supported nursing staff with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Provided care and assistance in surgical and paediatric wards.
• Promoted patient comfort, dignity, privacy and safety at all times.
• Worked collaboratively with nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.

CARE WORKER at Queens Heaven Old Age Home

• Provided compassionate personal care and support to elderly residents.
• Assisted residents with personal hygiene, dressing, nutrition and mobility.
• Supported residents with activities of daily living while promoting independence and dignity.
• Provided emotional support, companionship and reassurance.
• Helped maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment for residents.

PICKER / PACKAGER at Edcon (2011 – 2020)

Reason for leaving: Retrenchment

• Picked and packed customer orders accurately using scanners.
• Worked efficiently in a fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and accuracy requirements.
• Followed workplace procedures and maintained a high standard of accuracy.
• Worked effectively as part of a team.

Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing – Ukwazi School of Nursing (2023)

CPR Certificate – Ukwazi School of Nursing (2023)

Health Care Assistant Certificate – Ukwazi School of Nursing (2021)

Higher Certificate in Office Administration – Rosebank College (2018)

Grade 12 – Shingwedzi High School (2005)