Annalisa West
Wellington
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in elderly care, specialising in compassionate care and patient monitoring. Proficient in first aid and CPR, medication administration, and health record maintenance. Demonstrates strong teamwork skills and excels in mobility assistance, nutrition planning, and personal hygiene assistance. Committed to enhancing patient well-being through effective meal preparation and household management.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
SR Brits
Paarl
11.2025 - 01.2026
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks, including bathing and grooming, to maintain client dignity.
- Worked with care, compassion and empathy, providing first-class support to patients with varying needs.
- Supported high-care clients during mealtimes by offering feeding assistance.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any significant changes to healthcare providers promptly.
- Supported patients in maintaining personal appearance and hygiene, improving self-care and self-respect.
- Assisted clients with mobility, including use of walking aids and wheelchairs, to promote independence.
- Kept spaces clean and organised, handling linens, clothes washing and basic housekeeping.
- Administered medication according to prescribed schedules, promoting health and wellbeing.
- Offered companionship and emotional support, building trusting relationships with clients.
- Cooked meals and washed dishes to provide proper nutrition, remove residue and maintain health standards.
- Assisted with toileting patients, emptying and cleaning commodes thoroughly after use.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, medication, and daily activities for healthcare professionals.
- Closely monitored client behaviour, reporting changes or concerns to doctors or families for prompt resolutions.
- Maintained patient dignity throughout personal care, creating positive, trusted service-user relationships.
- Organised schedules of medications, meals, medical appointments.
- Completed activities of daily living for clients unable to manage personal hygiene.
- Organised activities and exercises to support physical and mental well-being.
- Emptied and changed catheter bags regularly, maintaining patient dignity and wellbeing.
- Trained and mentored new, junior and relief carers to maintain continuity of care.
- Educated family members on effective care practices to improve client support networks.
Elderly Caregiver
Dr Guin Lourens
Paarl
12.2019 - 11.2025
- Assisted with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Assisted the elderly with basic hygiene tasks, including washing, bathing, grooming and cleaning.
- Conducted light housekeeping around client home, cleaning and organising according to patient needs.
- Assisted older adults in daily living activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
- Kept spaces clean and organised, handling linens, clothes washing and basic housekeeping.
- Assisted with personal care tasks, such as bathing and dressing, while respecting residents' privacy and preferences.
- Organised schedules of medications, meals, medical appointments.
- Promoted safe, happy and relaxed environment, encouraging patients to feel comfortable.
- Maintained client wellbeing by providing ongoing, helpful and friendly support, going the extra mile to provide service with a smile.
- Conducted regular health checks, monitoring vital signs and reporting any significant changes to healthcare professionals.
- Maintained detailed health records to report on progress or decline.
- Monitored and replenished medical supplies, ensuring availability of necessary items for care provision.
- Supported client mental health with reading, games and activities.
- Monitored and recorded patients' physical and mental health, providing timely updates to the care team.
- Kept medical, personal and treatment documentation safely stored on care management systems for confidential, accurate records.
- Assisted clients with mobility exercises and physical therapy routines, contributing to their physical health.
- Provided ongoing emotional support and encouragement to clients, helping them to perform necessary tasks.
- Assisted clients with daily exercises, planning and conducting according to client needs and rehabilitation required.
- Coordinated personal care, food preparation and appointment transports.
- Dressed and cleaned wounds preventing risk of infection.
- Maintained supply of healthy ingredients, snacks and meal options for clients.
- Wrote and submitted detailed reports to provide documentation of progress and development of client.
- Managed household chores including cleaning, laundry, and grocery shopping, maintaining a safe and hygienic living environment.
- Prepared nutritious meals catering to specific dietary requirements, ensuring balanced diet for elderly clients.
- Administered medication as prescribed, maintaining accurate records of administration and any side effects.
- Aided clients with morning and evening routines to help establish independence and autonomy.
- Worked with elderly patients in hospice care, coordinating end of life planning.
- Helped families and patients with various matters such as making meals, conducting housework and sorting paperwork.
- Maintained excellent patient satisfaction by proactively helping with individual needs and requirements.
- Completed activities of daily living for clients unable to manage personal hygiene.
- Provided friendly, compassionate and proactive approach throughout care delivery to promote positive experience.
- Coordinated regular exercise for clients to support health and wellness goals.
- Assisted clients with navigating serious concerns of adapting to injuries and life-changing illnesses.
Caregiver
SR R Davey
Wellington
01.2003 - 12.2014
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks, including bathing and grooming, to maintain client dignity.
- Worked with care, compassion and empathy, providing first-class support to patients with varying needs.
- Supported client mental health with reading, games and activities.
- Supported high-care clients during mealtimes by offering feeding assistance.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any significant changes to healthcare providers promptly.
- Supported patients in maintaining personal appearance and hygiene, improving self-care and self-respect.
- Assisted clients with mobility, including use of walking aids and wheelchairs, to promote independence.
- Offered companionship and emotional support, building trusting relationships with clients.
- Cooked meals and washed dishes to provide proper nutrition, remove residue and maintain health standards.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, medication, and daily activities for healthcare professionals.
- Closely monitored client behaviour, reporting changes or concerns to doctors or families for prompt resolutions.
- Utilised effective communication skills to understand client needs and respond appropriately.
- Organised schedules of medications, meals, medical appointments.
- Assisted clients with domestic tasks, grocery shopping and pet care.
- Provided personalised care and support tailored to individual client needs, enhancing their quality of life.
- Completed activities of daily living for clients unable to manage personal hygiene.
- Collected and bought groceries for patients, purchasing based on requests, needs, preferences and budgets.
- Maintained detailed health records to report on progress or decline.
- Aided clients with morning and evening routines to help establish independence and autonomy.
- Improved patient mobility and independence by assisting patients in physical exercise and physio.
- Coordinated regular exercise for clients to support health and wellness goals.
- Conducted regular home safety assessments to minimise risks and ensure a secure environment.
- Administered medications to clients unable to self-administer.
- Supported clients during outings and appointments, providing transportation and mobility assistance.
Education
Higher National Diploma -
Northern Paarl High School
Paarl Skills
- First aid and CPR
- Elderly care
- Teamwork
- Medication administration
- Patient monitoring
- Health record maintenance
- Mobility assistance
- Nutrition planning
- Compassionate care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- First aid and safety
- Meal preparation
- Household chores
Languages
Afrikaans
First language
English
Advanced
C1
Xhosa
Intermediate
B1
Certification
- HWSETA level 1
- HWSETA level 2
- First Aid training Course
- Department of health
- Vitamin a supplementation
- Cape Winelands Municipality
Hobby and interests
Gardening
Baking
Timeline
Caregiver
SR Brits
11.2025 - 01.2026
Elderly Caregiver
Dr Guin Lourens
12.2019 - 11.2025
Caregiver
SR R Davey
01.2003 - 12.2014
Higher National Diploma -
Northern Paarl High School