Hi, I’m
Bonang Nyathi
Gaborone
Summary
Talented Healthcare Assistant focused on improving client lives through high-quality support and patient instruction. Proficient in life, financial and social skills, helping clients integrate into community and live more robust lives. Creative and empathetic assistant with over 2 years of experience building community and developing social skills through incremental therapeutic techniques.
Overview
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Monax Shelter For Hope
Support Worker
2023.09 - Current (1 year)
Job overview
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
- Monitored clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support.
- Administered assessments to identify clients' needs and establish treatment plans.
Sekgoma Memorial Hospital
Health Care Assistant
2023.06 - 2023.08 (2 months)
Job overview
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Education
Caredemy , Uk
Certificate from 15 Standard Care Courses
Lincoln Institute of Health Science , Zambia
Certificate from Healthcare Assistant
10.2023
Alison , Ireland
from Nursing Studies
04.2023
Alison , Ireland
Certificate from CPR, AED And First Aid
02.2023
Skills
- Life Skills Development
- Elderly and Child care expertise
- Daily living assistance
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Vital signs monitoring
- Mental health support
- Safeguarding policy compliance
Additional Information
Home based care:
-Caring for my late grandmother for 18months who was in her early stages of Alzheimer and Impaired mobility.
- Bathing and feeding
-Assisted with physical therapy exercises
- Monitored vital signs
- Admistred medication
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
License
Drivers License
Class B
Timeline
Support Worker
Monax Shelter For Hope
2023.09 - Current (1 year)
Health Care Assistant
Sekgoma Memorial Hospital
2023.06 - 2023.08 (2 months)
Caredemy
Certificate from 15 Standard Care Courses
Lincoln Institute of Health Science
Certificate from Healthcare Assistant
Alison
from Nursing Studies
Alison
Certificate from CPR, AED And First Aid
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