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Emily Choga

Bournemouth,United Kingdom

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in personal care, medication administration, and patient support. Demonstrates strong skills in hygiene management, recreational activities, and problem solving, ensuring comprehensive emotional support and privacy respect. Proficient in customer service and efficient time management, with adaptability in healthcare settings and manual handling competency. Known for good judgement and the use of assistive technologies to enhance patient care. Committed to delivering compassionate empathy through communication excellence while pursuing opportunities to further develop within the healthcare sector.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work history

Support care worker

A1 Care
Bournemouth, Dorset
08.2023 - Current
  • Improved hygiene standards by assisting clients with personal grooming needs like bathing and dressing up.
  • Established supportive relationships with patients, fostering trust and communication.
  • Helped organise engaging recreational activities to enhance the social skills of patients.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment for patients' comfort and safety.
  • Provided comprehensive care to patients by ensuring their physical and emotional needs were met.
  • Administered medication according to prescribed schedules, ensuring health maintenance.

Care assistant

TNC Healthcare
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
04.2023 - 08.2023
  • Delivered comprehensive personal care, including bathing, dressing, and toileting.
  • Administered medication in accordance with prescribed schedules.
  • Rendered hoisting services to facilitate commode access and enhance independence.
  • Prepared meals and beverages tailored to individual client preferences and requests.
  • Supported feeding for individuals unable to self-feed, ensuring nutritional needs were met.
  • Managed challenging behaviour of dementia patients without employing force or intimidation.
  • Conducted grocery shopping for service users to promote autonomy.
  • Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of every resident's progress over time.

Care assistant

Complete Care Group
Johannesburg , South Africa
03.2022 - 12.2022
  • Collaborated with healthcare team for effective patient care delivery.
  • Administered medication to patients, ensuring proper health management.
  • Participated actively in team meetings discussing ways to improve service delivery leading to enhanced quality of life for the residents.
  • Provided emotional support to patients, improving their mental wellbeing.
  • Helped with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness amongst patients.
  • Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of every resident's progress over time.
  • Encouraged independence among patients whilst assisting them with tasks.
  • Respected privacy and dignity of each resident during provision of care services.
  • Delivered excellent customer service by addressing concerns of patients' families.

Social Auxiliary Worker

Bushabezwe AIDS & Charity Home
Pretoria, South Africa
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Facilitated emotional and practical support for orphaned children and families.
  • Liaised with local authorities to safeguard client rights and entitlements.
  • Organised community activities, promoting engagement and collaboration.
  • Conducted home visits to ensure safe conditions for vulnerable individuals.
  • Assisted senior social workers during complex interventions, achieving positive outcomes.
  • Worked closely with families to deliver tailored support services.
  • Arranged appropriate care and resources for clients' needs.
  • Participated in team meetings to enhance coordination and case management.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Adult Social Care

City & Guilds of London Institute
United Kingdom
06.2025 -

Certificate of Higher Education - Social Auxiliary Worker

University of South Africa
South Africa
01.2021 - 12.2021

Higher National Diploma - Office Management

University of South Africa
South Africa
01.2015 - 12.2015

Certificate of Higher Education - Bookkeeping

Chartered Institute of Business Management
South Africa
09.2010 - 08.2012

Diploma of Higher Education - Personal Assistant

Institute of Business Management (IBM)
South Africa
01.2009 - 02.2010

Elderly Care Assistant Special needs for Children & Adults

Chilton Training Institute
South Africa
01.2023 - 03.2023

Skills

  • Personal care
  • Medication administration
  • Patient support
  • Hygiene management
  • Recreational activities
  • Problem solving
  • Emotional support
  • Adaptability
  • Privacy respect
  • Customer service
  • Efficient time management
  • Adaptability in healthcare settings
  • Manual handling competency
  • Good judgement
  • Use of assistive technologies
  • Communication excellence
  • Compassionate empathy

Languages

English
Fluent

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

NVQ Level 3 - Adult Social Care

City & Guilds of London Institute
06.2025 -

Support care worker

A1 Care
08.2023 - Current

Care assistant

TNC Healthcare
04.2023 - 08.2023

Elderly Care Assistant Special needs for Children & Adults

Chilton Training Institute
01.2023 - 03.2023

Care assistant

Complete Care Group
03.2022 - 12.2022

Social Auxiliary Worker

Bushabezwe AIDS & Charity Home
01.2021 - 12.2021

Certificate of Higher Education - Social Auxiliary Worker

University of South Africa
01.2021 - 12.2021

Higher National Diploma - Office Management

University of South Africa
01.2015 - 12.2015

Certificate of Higher Education - Bookkeeping

Chartered Institute of Business Management
09.2010 - 08.2012

Diploma of Higher Education - Personal Assistant

Institute of Business Management (IBM)
01.2009 - 02.2010

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