Cynthia Zacharia
Gaborone
Summary
Driven Certified Nursing Assistant and Elderly Caregiver with a proven track record at Ocean Bird Foundation, enhancing patient well-being through compassionate caregiving and meticulous personal hygiene assistance. Achieved a significant increase in client satisfaction by leveraging skills in patient care and time management, ensuring dignified and safe environments for the elderly.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
Ray of Hope
10.2023 - Current
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and wellbeing.
- Provided emotional support to seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall mental health.
- Enhanced elderly residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Increased client satisfaction by offering companionship and engaging in meaningful conversations throughout the day.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Improved mobility for elderly individuals by assisting with exercises and physical therapy routines.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements for elderly clients while considering their preferences.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ocean Bird Foundation
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Diploma In Caregiving - Caregiving
Alison
Online 09.2023
Skills
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Documentation And Reporting
- Meal Preparation
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Time Management
- Activities of Daily Living
- Basic Housekeeping
- Patient Care
- First aid and safety
- Data Confidentiality
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
Ray of Hope
10.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ocean Bird Foundation
02.2022 - 09.2023
Diploma In Caregiving - Caregiving
Alison
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