Spiwe Chivaura
Mpophomeni Howick,South Africa
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with extensive expertise in elderly care and dementia support, proficient in adapting to patient needs and preserving dignity. Skilled in sensory impairment communication, wound dressing, and nutrition management, ensuring comprehensive healthcare assistance. Demonstrates empathy and compassion while maintaining healthcare ethical standards and respecting cultural differences. Adept at multitasking under pressure, handling distressed patients, and planning activities to promote physical well-being. Committed to delivering compassionate care and enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities or chronic conditions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Health care assistant
Amber Glades Senior Living Community
Howick, South Africa
08.2021 - Current
- Coordinated activities that encourage social interaction amongst residents within the care home setting to foster a sense of community spirit among them .
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Delivered high-quality patient service by maintaining cleanliness in wards.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Ensured safe, secure living conditions for service users, reducing risk and enhancing quality of life.
- Ensured patients took all medications as prescribed by their doctor, recording details of itimings and side effects.
- Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
Chef
Golden Pond Retirement Village
Hilton , South Africa
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Coordinated prep work, streamlined the cooking process.
- Reduced food waste to improve profitability.
- Adhered to strict hygiene standards, ensured a clean working environment.
- Maintained high safety standards during food preparation and serving procedures.
- Created balanced meal plans abiding by dietary restrictions.
- Performed regular equipment maintenance increased lifespan of kitchen appliances.
- Cleaned and serviced kitchen appliances, maintaining good working order of grills, stoves and ovens.
- Set kitchen standards governing cooking procedures, garnishes and food presentation.
- Handled and stored food with proper methods to eliminate illness risks and prevent cross-contamination.
Resident healthcare assistant
Sunfield Home
Howick SA, South africa
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Assisted with medication administration to ensure adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Complied strictly with infection control protocols, protecting residents from potential hazards.
- Managed emergency situations calmly, prioritising the safety of residents at all times.
- Delivered high-quality care, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for all residents.
Education
Certicate - Water Safety and Drown Prevention
Vital Life Training
South Africa /2016 - /2016
Certificate - Basic Child Care, First Aid, CPR And Choking. HIV/AIDS, Stimulation And Play
Vital Life Training
South Africa /2016 - /2016
Certificate - Home Based Care
Sunfield Home
South Africa /2017 - /2017
Certificate -
Gill Oxenhams Cookery School
/2017 - /2017
Certificate - Fire fighting Techniques
H& H Risk Solutions
South Africa /2021 - /2024
Certificate - Basic Life Support and First Aid
H&H Risk Solutions
/2021 - /2024
Skills
- Dementia care training
- Healthcare ethical standards understanding
- Communicating with dementia patients
- Personal hygiene maintenance assistance
- Adapting to patient needs
- Elderly care proficiency
- Sensory impairment communication
- Blood pressure measurement
- Exercise and activity planning
- Handling distressed patients
- Patient dignity preservation
- Multitasking under pressure
- Wound dressing expertise
- Respecting cultural differences
- Nutrition management
- Clear communication
- Disability support
- Empathy and compassion
- Compassionate care giver
Languages
English
Beginner
isizulu
Beginner
Timeline
Health care assistant
Amber Glades Senior Living Community
08.2021 - Current
Chef
Golden Pond Retirement Village
08.2017 - 05.2021
Resident healthcare assistant
Sunfield Home
07.2017 - 08.2017
Certicate - Water Safety and Drown Prevention
Vital Life Training
/2016 - /2016
Certificate - Basic Child Care, First Aid, CPR And Choking. HIV/AIDS, Stimulation And Play
Vital Life Training
/2016 - /2016
Certificate - Home Based Care
Sunfield Home
/2017 - /2017
Certificate -
Gill Oxenhams Cookery School
/2017 - /2017
Certificate - Fire fighting Techniques
H& H Risk Solutions
/2021 - /2024
Certificate - Basic Life Support and First Aid
H&H Risk Solutions
/2021 - /2024
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