Orah Matitsa
North Yorkshire,UK
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in personal care assistance and nutrition management, specialising in epilepsy awareness and end-of-life support. Demonstrates proficiency in hoist operation, assisted living procedures, and healthcare ethics compliance. Adept at developing documentation and safeguarding patients while maintaining interpersonal skills and boundary respect. Committed to enhancing patient well-being through effective personal care planning and housekeeping.
Compassionate and dedicated individual with natural ability to communicate empathetically and work collaboratively, demonstrating strong interpersonal and organisational skills. Adept in providing support and maintaining safe, comfortable environment. Eager to make meaningful difference in Care role.
Attentive personal care worker skilled in helping home-bound clients. Diligent about following treatment plans, updating documentation and maintaining healthy environments. Strengths include time management, organisation and multitasking.
Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Care assistant
MATN
Doncaster, UK
12.2024 - 11.2025
- Collaborated with healthcare team for effective patient care delivery.
- Encouraged independence among patients whilst assisting them with tasks.
- Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of every resident's progress over time.
- Adhered strictly to professional standards, regulations and policies at all times while executing duties.
- Helped individuals manage daily activities of living due to age, illness or injury, or chronic condition.
- Followed strict dietary plans tailored for each patient's health condition resulting in improved overall health status of residents.
- Administered medication to patients, ensuring proper health management.
- Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.
- Provided emotional support to patients, improving their mental wellbeing.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
Care assistant
Adeline House Care Home
Doncaster, Doncaster UK
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
- Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
- Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
- Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
- Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
Care assistant
GreenAcres Care Home
Guernsey , UK
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Monitored vital signs of patients for early detection of health complications.
- Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.
- Administered medication to patients, ensuring proper health management.
- Ensured safe environment by maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in the facility.
- Organised recreational activities for improved social interaction amongst residents.
- Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of every resident's progress over time.
- Provided emotional support to patients, improving their mental wellbeing.
- Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
Care assistant
CI Healthcare Nursing Home
Guernsey, UK
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Facilitated effective communication between patients and medical staff, fostering understanding and trust.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to enhance patient care delivery.
- Provided emotional support to patients, boosting mental wellbeing.
- Assisted in mobility exercises, resulting in increased physical strength among elderly residents.
- Respected privacy and dignity of each resident during provision of care services.
- Followed strict dietary plans tailored for each patient's health condition resulting in improved overall health status of residents.
- Worked closely under supervision from registered nurses contributing to efficient workflow within the facility.
- Maintained a calm demeanour during crisis situations thus providing reassurance to both the residents and their families.
- Organised recreational activities for improved social interaction amongst residents.
- Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, ensuring safety of all residents.
- Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
- Adapted care activities in response to clients' mood, energy levels, and preferences.
- Kept detailed records of care activities, condition changes and treatment responses.
- Helped individuals manage daily activities of living due to age, illness or injury, or chronic condition.
- Used manual handling techniques and lifting aids to position clients in safe, comfortable postures.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Adhered strictly to professional standards, regulations and policies at all times while executing duties.
- Helped with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness amongst patients.
- Participated actively in team meetings discussing ways to improve service delivery leading to enhanced quality of life for the residents.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
- Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
- Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
Registered nurse
Mediclinic Private Hospital
Cape Town, South Africa
05.2016 - 12.2019
- Monitored vital signs, ensured stability.
- Mentored junior nursing staff; contributed to professional development within department.
- Ensured adherence to NMC code at all times; upheld the highest standard of ethical practices during service delivery.
- Educated patients on disease management, facilitated self-care.
- Administered medication for symptom management.
- Conducted initial patient assessments upon admission; identified health needs and concerns swiftly.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, eased distressing experience for families and patients alike.
- Facilitated communication between patients' families and doctors; fostered trust and transparency in care process.
- Provided comprehensive patient care, bolstered recovery.
- Coordinated discharge planning with social workers, smoothed transition home.
- Collaborated effectively with other healthcare professionals in complex case management meetings; optimised holistic approach towards patient wellness.
- Responded quickly to emergencies, safeguarded patient well-being.
- Assisted doctors during examinations and procedures, enhanced efficiency.
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Tested glucose and administered injections.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Assisted doctors and other nursing staff.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes.
Registered Nurse
Isipingo Hospital
Durban, South Africa
01.2002 - 12.2015
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Monitored, assessed and recorded patient condition and coordinated patient discharge planning.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Dispensed medications and administered pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions via IVs, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as well as orally or rectally.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
- Performed all tasks with patient-centred focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Applied wound management protocols and procedures to facilitate patient recovery goals.
- Collected and properly handled specimens from patients.
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
- Developed and implemented successful patient care plans.
- Facilitated patient admissions, transfers and discharges while delegating tasks and assignments and resolving conflicts and grievances.
- Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
- Maintained outstanding patient care levels through attentive, compassionate monitoring of physical and mental wellbeing.
- Ensured adequate pain relief for all patients as needed.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
Education
4 Year Diploma in General Nursing - Nursing
University of Zululand (SEME )
South Africa 06.2007 - 06.2011
Skills
- Personal care support
- Nutritional oversight
- Epilepsy education
- Respect for boundaries
- Hoisting techniques
- End-of-life care
- Assisted living protocols
- Compliance with healthcare ethics
- Support for bathing and dressing
- Interpersonal communication
- Care planning strategies
- Documentation skills
- Patient safety measures
- Housekeeping duties
- Responsive listening
- Emergency response readiness
Timeline
Care assistant
MATN
12.2024 - 11.2025
Care assistant
Adeline House Care Home
06.2024 - 12.2024
Care assistant
GreenAcres Care Home
08.2022 - 10.2023
Care assistant
CI Healthcare Nursing Home
01.2020 - 07.2022
Registered nurse
Mediclinic Private Hospital
05.2016 - 12.2019
4 Year Diploma in General Nursing - Nursing
University of Zululand (SEME )
06.2007 - 06.2011
Registered Nurse
Isipingo Hospital
01.2002 - 12.2015