Priscilla Jongwe
- Harare, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
- March 19, 2024
Highly focused and energetic support worker with 3 years of experience in the care sector. I am known by colleagues and patients for being reliable, compassionate, caring, and empathetic. I do my best to always work according to a client’s instructions when following care and medication plans. During my career, I have completed several manual handling courses, so I am proficient in the safe use of mobility aids and safety equipment. My goal is always to support the client’s independence level. Skilled in a range of personal care tasks including shopping, cleaning, ensuring clients get to appointments on time and social events. I have special experience in dealing with clients that have mental health issues.
Education
Completed a 3 year diploma in Pharmacy
Experience
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Assist residents with personal hygiene tasks, including bathing, washing, and dressing, ensuring their comfort and well-being.
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Support residents in daily activities such as getting up, going to bed, and moving around the Home, promoting mobility and independence.
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Ensure residents' rooms are kept neat and tidy, maintaining a clean and organized living environment.
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Take responsibility for residents' laundry, handling washing, drying, and folding of clothing and linens.
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Serve meals to residents, adhering to dietary restrictions and preferences as specified in individual care plans.
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Engage residents in preferred activities, fostering social interaction, mental
stimulation, and emotional well
-being.
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Provide personalized services based on residents' preferences and choices, ensuring a person-centred approach to care.
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Offer round-the-clock care, including overnight shifts and continuous support for service users.
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Help residents with mobility issues, including transfers, wheelchair support, and ambulation support.
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Accompany residents to medical appointments, ensuring their safe transportation to and from healthcare facilities.
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Assist service users with spinal injuries with regular repositioning, using specialized cushions and mattresses to prevent pressure ulcers
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Management of drug stores
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Assemble medicine for patients
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Supplying medication to patients
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Hospital drug inventory control
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Providing information to patients and other healthcare professionals