MELULEKI NDIWENI
Southampton ,Hampshire
Summary
Compassionate Health Care Assistant with 8 years of experience in diverse settings. Skilled in fostering a comfortable environment for service users while maintaining composure under pressure. Expertise in cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, with a strong ability to collaborate effectively with care teams, patients, and families. Demonstrates strong communication and teamwork skills, excelling in both supervised and independent roles.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Assistant
Perfect Call Healthcare
Winchester, Hampshire
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence amongst elderly clients.
- Built strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care.
- Supported residents with mobility issues, using equipment safely to aid movement.
- Documented care provided, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records were kept.
- Participated in training sessions, continuously improving care techniques and knowledge.
- Provided personalised care and support to residents, enhancing their quality of life.
- Prepared and served nutritious meals, catering to diverse dietary requirements.
- Managed challenging behaviour sensitively, adopting a person-centred approach.
- Coordinated with family members, providing updates and involving them in care decisions.
- Administered medication under supervision, adhering to strict healthcare guidelines.
- Interpreted and adhered to care plans, seeking clarification from senior providers to maintain quality care.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, contributing to health assessments and care plans.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, applying first aid and alerting medical staff.
- Documented care plans, hospital actions and patient activities in line with best practices.
Health Care Assistant
Bulawayo Nursing Care
Bulawayo
04.2018 - 06.2023
- Monitored patient health, behavioural and physical changes, promptly reported concerns to the respective client.
- Promoted and encouraged independence while assisting patients with daily routines.
- Formulated care plans with meticulous attention, helping to increase the quality of documentation.
- Provided 24-hour care by periodically monitoring and recording patient status, highlighting concerns to nursing staff.
- Built strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care.
- Provided quality personal care, such as dressing, bathing, and maintaining respect and sensitivity.
- Discussed future care with patients and families, demonstrating emotional resilience, active listening, and compassion.
- Kept public areas clean and hygienic by performing routine sanitisation tasks.
- Assisted patients with daily personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and toileting, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Provided quality personal care, such as dressing and bathing, while maintaining respect and sensitivity.
Health Care Assistant /volunteer
Khumalo Adult Care Centre
Bulawayo
04.2017 - 06.2023
- Charted patient information such as mood changes, mobility activity and daily inputs and outputs.
- Kept public areas clean and hygienic by performing routine sanitization tasks.
- Provided quality personal care, such as dressing and bathing, while maintaining respect and sensitivity.
- Promptly reported low stock levels of healthcare equipment and materials.
- Assisted patients in the basic hygiene requirements, including bathing, washing and dressing.
- Helped patients with bathing, meal assistance, toileting and mobility support.
- Aided in bathing, dressing and general mobility.
- Supported patients with nutrition and hydration needs, ensuring they received appropriate meals and assisting with feeding when necessary.
Education
GCSEs - ENGLISH MATHEMATICS BIOLOGY PHYSICAL SCIENCES BIBLE KNOWLEDGE
Njube High School
01.2008
Skills
- Personal care assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Bathing and dressing assistance
- Elderly care
- Patient care plan management
- Monitoring and observation
- Patient documentation
- Documentation practices
- Client relationship management
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Communication skills
- Active listening
- Time management
- Multitasking abilities
- Attention to detail
- Patient interaction
Certification
- Moving and handling
- Sharps and needles training
- First aid
- Medication administration
- Stoma care
- Catheter and conveen care
- TB test certificate
- Police clearance
- IELTS UKVI test
Languages
IsiZulu: First Language
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
IsiZulu: First Language
First Language
A1
Timeline
Care Assistant
Perfect Call Healthcare
01.2024 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Bulawayo Nursing Care
04.2018 - 06.2023
Health Care Assistant /volunteer
Khumalo Adult Care Centre
04.2017 - 06.2023
GCSEs - ENGLISH MATHEMATICS BIOLOGY PHYSICAL SCIENCES BIBLE KNOWLEDGE
Njube High School