Alison Lesley Van Wulfften Palthe
cape town,Western Cape
Summary
Committed care professional with substantial experience delivering compassionate, patient-centred support to vulnerable adults.
Available immediately for long term live in jobs (preferably) or short term cover.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Bookkeeper in between caring jobs
Self employed
Cape Town
03.2017 - Current
- Established a small bookkeeping business to provide precise financial records.
- Ensured accurate bookkeeping practices to enhance financial transparency
Self employed Carer with Universal Aunts
Universal Aunts
London
01.2013 - 07.2023
- Engaged with Universal Aunts over multiple contracts, focusing on dementia and mobility support.
- Executed advanced training in hoisting and bed manoeuvres for safe patient handling.
Self Employed Carer
Christie's
London
02.2009 - 03.2013
Achieved NQFL3 training in comprehensive care aspects.
Completed modules on food hygiene, moving and handling, dementia, and Alzheimer's.
- Developed skills in managing dietary needs and safe patient handling.
Education
A-Levels - Biology Mathematics and Geography
01.1970 - 01.1976
Obtained O ,M and A Levels
B.Soc.Sci - Social Work
01.1978 - 01.1981
Graduated
Honours in Psychology -First Class - Psychology
Skills
- Housekeeping
- Palliative care
- Anxiety and Stress Management
- Medication administration
- Mobility assistance and hoisting
- Dementia and Alzheimers care
- Hygiene and Food Preparation
Specialities in MS,ME, Dysphagia and stroke rehabilitation
Soft Skills
Team player
Leadership skills without being controlling and overbearing
Can make the best of a bad situationm by remaining
Calm
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References
- Christiane Townsend
- Carolineericetownsend@gmail.com
AnelKichner
- anel@nichefoods.co.za
- Mr James Fernie
- jamesfernie@uthandosa.org
Philosophy on life
- The most important qualities a carer must have are
- Kindness
- Compassion
- Integrity
- Empathy
- A sense of HUMOUR
- Be calm no matter what
- Honesty
Affiliations
My family
My pets and animals
Reading
Hiking
Watching Natural History Channels
Gardening
Board games
Timeline
Senior Bookkeeper in between caring jobs - Self employed
03.2017 - Current
Self employed Carer with Universal Aunts - Universal Aunts
01.2013 - 07.2023
Self Employed Carer - Christie's
02.2009 - 03.2013
The University of Cape Town - B.Soc.Sci, Social Work
01.1978 - 01.1981
Girls High School - A-Levels, Biology Mathematics and Geography
01.1970 - 01.1976
University of Cape Town - Honours in Psychology -First Class, Psychology