Dedicated professional with expertise in elderly care, specialising in dementia and palliative care. Demonstrates compassionate empathy and assertiveness, ensuring personalised grooming and personal care. Proficient in manual handling and mobility support, with a strong focus on hygiene assistance and food safety. Committed to sensitivity towards diversity, enhancing the quality of life for individuals through familiarity with care plans and assisted feeding. Career goal: to continue advancing skills in elderly care to provide exceptional support and comfort.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Support care worker
SRS CARE SOLUTIONS
Hawick, The Scottish Borders
2025.04 - 2026.04
Promoted patient independence through encouragement and guidance in performing tasks.
Facilitated social outings, promoting community integration and mental wellbeing.
Conducted detailed observations and reported changes in client behaviour to healthcare professionals.
Administered medication according to prescribed schedules, ensuring health maintenance.
Maintained a clean, safe environment for patients' comfort and safety.
Established supportive relationships with patients, fostering trust and communication.
Offered emotional support during challenging times, facilitating better coping mechanisms.
Enhanced patient comfort by promptly responding to requests or concerns.
Responded rapidly during emergencies ensuring timely medical intervention.
Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals as per dietary requirements of each individual client.
Followed strict safeguarding regulations to ensure safe, secure handling of service users.
Built strong patient relationships through compassionate care and friendly rapport building.
Worked in close partnership with families, friends and carers to improve care plan effectiveness.
Improved physical and mental wellbeing of service users through patient-centred care planning.
Administered oral medication as required in line with stringent drug control regulations.
Documented accurate and updated caseload records and reports to streamline process.
Monitored patient symptoms and progress to boost health outcomes.
Safely lifted, transferred and repositioned service users using hoists and wheelchairs.
Prioritised person-centred care to maximise independence for clients with dementia and limited mobility.
Developed personalised care plans in consultation with health professionals tailoring service provision according to individual needs.
Insurance agent
OUTSURANCE PTY LTD
Johannesburg, GAUTENG
2018.11 - 2022.02
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations, safeguarding company reputation.
Achieved sales targets through proactive customer engagement.
Prepared thorough reports by analysing client data.
Conducted regular training sessions to stay abreast of latest market trends.
Promoted new insurance products to expand customer base.
Handled customer complaints tactfully, restoring faith in services provided.
Collaborated with underwriters for precise risk assessment.
Built long-term relationships with clients, securing loyalty and repeat business.
Displayed consistent, positive attitude towards customers, peers and other personnel, even during high-stress situations.
Presented financial well-being information to groups of over one hundred people to cultivate new business and increase financial well-being of customers.
Handled insurance queries from quotation stage to renewal.
Drove business growth by cross-selling products, leading to better profit margins.
Generated increase in new clients by proactively contacting previous quotes and lapsed accounts.
Explained risk coverage premiums and benefits to customers to foster informed decision-making.
Gathered customer information to assess coverage needs and recommend products.
Followed market shifts to define corporate contract terms and conditions.
Met regularly with potential customers, resulting in addition of new accounts.
Evaluated potential risks for appropriate policy recommendation.
Parts advisor
Jaguar Land Rover Westrand
Johannesburg, Gauteng
2014.10 - 2018.05
Suggested alternative parts to customers when required items were out of stock.
Streamlined storage system, making parts easier to locate.