Summary
Overview
Work history
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Certification
OTHER EXPERIENCES
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GETRUDE AUDREY MASOKA

Peterborough,Cambridgeshire

Summary

Compassionate individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills, adept in providing emotional support and managing daily tasks efficiently. Demonstrates excellent problem-solving abilities and adaptability in various situations. Committed to improving the quality of life for those needing care and support.


Experienced Senior Clinical Caregiver. Experienced in catheter maintenance, PEG feeding, and stoma maintenance.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Live-In caregiver

Sonderwell
London
02.2023 - Current
  • Ensured client comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care.
  • Administered required medication for improved health condition.
  • Maintained clean and safe living environment for optimal well-being.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks to preserve dignity and promote cleanliness.
  • Prepared nutritious meals, resulting in enhanced overall health of the client.
  • Managed daily household chores for a tidy and organised home environment.
  • Facilitated social activities with client leading to elevated mood levels.
  • Offered emotional support through attentive listening and empathetic communication.
  • Coordinated medical appointments to ensure timely healthcare services.
  • Advocated on behalf of the client when communicating with healthcare professionals, ensuring better care quality.
  • Monitored health changes closely, leading to early detection of potential issues.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining independence by encouraging self-care where possible.

Home care nurse

Kendrick House capetown
South Africa, Capetown
05.2020 - 12.2021
  • Provided high-quality patient care by administering medication, monitoring vital signs and communicating with patients.
  • Ensured patient comfort and safety by attending to their personal needs and maintaining a clean environment.
  • Enhanced patient understanding of medical conditions through clear explanation and education.
  • Delivered compassionate care for terminally ill patients to ensure they lived out their final days with dignity.
  • Liaised with multidisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care.
  • Adhered strictly all health safety guidelines reducing risk infections among clients.
  • Assisted physically challenged individuals in daily activities such as bathing eating mobilising leading enhanced quality of life.
  • Observed changes in patient's health status regularly; reported abnormalities promptly leading timely intervention.

Care worker

Sunfield Home and Ekuphumleni Frail and Aged Care
South Africa
12.2019 - 04.2020
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services, including bathing and grooming.
  • Ensured medication administration for optimal health outcome.
  • Supported patients with mobility issues, promoted independence.
  • Assisted in meal preparation to ensure proper nutrition.
  • Transported clients to appointments and completed errands.
  • Upheld nationally recognised care standards.
  • Implemented support plans into service users' daily activities.
  • Supported, guided and empowered service users to achieve their optimal capabilities.

Skills

  • Oxygen administration
  • Dementia understanding
  • Mobility assistance proficiency
  • Conditions Awareness
  • Commitment to Privacy
  • Infection Control
  • Empathetic care
  • Tube feeding
  • Proper lifting techniques
  • Palliative approach
  • Senior nutrition knowledge
  • Recognising signs of illness
  • Friendly conversation and emotional support
  • Cooking and meal planning
  • Diabetes care proficiency
  • Medication Administration

Affiliations

  • Travelling, Driving, Singing, Reading

Languages

English
Fluent
Xhosa
Native
shona
Native
zulu
Native
Ndebele
Native

Certification

2022 Elderly Care Assistant Course
2022 Elderly Care First Aid and CPR Course
2022 Special Needs Child and Elderly Course
2022 Special Needs First Aid
2015 Cosmetology Course
2009 Receptionist Course
2005 Ordinary Level

OTHER EXPERIENCES

Leisure Travel Centre - Receptionist
Leisure Travel Centre - Personal Assistant
Avon - Beautician
Sobert - Masseuse

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Live-In caregiver

Sonderwell
02.2023 - Current

Home care nurse

Kendrick House capetown
05.2020 - 12.2021

Care worker

Sunfield Home and Ekuphumleni Frail and Aged Care
12.2019 - 04.2020

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