Health care assistant seeking work overseas

Available

I have had previous experience of volunteering in an elderly home and enjoyed the role of assisting and supporting elders live their life happily for 7 months. I am physically fit and have dealt with challenges that have brought out the best in me. i also made trustworthy relationships with the residents and helped them improve independence on their lives. I assisted with personal care, meal preparations, companionship and mobility needs. I provided a safe and caring environment for each one of them and made them feel home.I approach work with flexibility, eager to work shifts and overtime. I believe in safety above everything and make sure patients remain safe and happy. I am caring, energetic, compassionate and have excellent communication and listening skills. I hold a caregiver qualification from Red Cross, with willingness to work towards attaining further (NVQ or QQI) qualifications. If you choose me as the new health care assistant/ care support worker for your organisation, you will be gaining an asset.

Serial No: 141278
Skills keywords: basic life supoprt, excellent communication skills, hygiene, monitoring and reporting, personal care

List Of Qualifications & Related Skills:

South African Red Cross Home-based Care
Elderly care and caring for the disabled
caregiving skills- dementia care

Interests & Hobbies:

Sports
Listening to music
Learning languages
Weight lifting
cooking and baking
Travel
Hiking
Volunteering

Previous Employment Details:

Working in the frail care and semi-clinic sectors of the .
Assisting with personal care of patients such as bathing, dressing,toileting and emptying catheter bags.
Housekeeping to provide ]a clean environment for the patient.
Manual handling, helping patient with mobility around the home.
Preparing meals and snacks.
Assisting patients with medication prescribed by the doctor.
Monitoring patient and following care plan procedures.
Accompanying patients to healthcare visits, and for shopping.
Supporting patients pursue hobbies and interests.
Encouraging independence.

Current location:  KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa - View on map
Nationality: South African
Preferred Sector of Employment:  Medical and Nursing
Spoken languages: english, Zulu
Location I am interested in working: Anywhere





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