Summary
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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Khombisile Mzizi

Pershore

Summary

Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Caremark Worcester and Malvern Hills, specializing in cognitive care assistance and empathetic listening. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through personalized care plans and effective communication, ensuring optimal health and comfort. Skilled in safe medication administration and maintaining a clean, safe environment for clients.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification

Work History

Live-In Caregiver

Caremark Worcester and Malvern Hills
05.2023 - Current
  • Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and well-being of clients.
  • Monitored and reported changes in client health status to family members and healthcare professionals.
  • Provided companionship, engaging clients in meaningful conversations and activities.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by adhering to hygiene protocols and safety standards.

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  • Established trust with clients and their families through effective communication, empathy, and professionalism.
  • Administered medications accurately and timely, ensuring proper dosages for optimum client health.
  • Facilitated open communication between client families and healthcare providers regarding updates on client progress or changes in care.
  • Adapted care routines to accommodate changes in clients'' health or preferences, maintaining a high level of satisfaction.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.

Private Caregiver

Self Employed
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Provided personalized care and support to clients in daily activities and personal hygiene.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans based on client needs and preferences.
  • Monitored client health status, reporting changes to family members or healthcare professionals promptly.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting overall wellbeing.
  • Handled household management tasks like laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping leading to a well-maintained living space.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Promoted client independence through encouragement and assistance in self-care tasks when appropriate.

Teaching Assistant

Day Care and Education Centre
02.2019 - 12.2021
  • Assisted educators in lesson planning and curriculum development.
  • Coordinated classroom activities to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Supported assessment processes by grading assignments and providing constructive feedback.
  • Facilitated communication between students, parents, and faculty to address concerns effectively.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
  • Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
  • Adapted teaching methods to accommodate remote learning, ensuring continuity of education during challenging times.
  • Participated in professional development workshops, staying current with educational best practices.

Education

High School Diploma -

Diversity High School
South Africa
02-2010

Skills

  • Cognitive care assistance
  • Personal hygiene support
  • Support for dementia patients
  • Empathetic listening
  • Mobility assistance
  • Nutritional meal preparation
  • Routine maintenance responsibilities
  • Safe medication administration
  • Recordkeeping proficiency
  • Household cleaning
  • Effective progress monitoring

Certification

Elderly care and caring for disabled

Advanced safeguarding and designated level 3

Food safety and hygiene level2

UK-GDPR and information sharing

Moving and handling

Infection prevention and control

Oliver Mcgowan training

TEsol world english teaching certificate

TEaching assistant short course

  • Certified Care certificate

Languages

English
Full Professional
IsiZulu
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Live-In Caregiver

Caremark Worcester and Malvern Hills
05.2023 - Current

Private Caregiver

Self Employed
11.2022 - 05.2023

Teaching Assistant

Day Care and Education Centre
02.2019 - 12.2021

High School Diploma -

Diversity High School
Khombisile Mzizi