ESTHER MAROMO
Noordgeig,South Africa
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at Prima Dee Nursing, skilled in administering medications and monitoring vital signs. Proven ability to provide emotional support and companionship, enhancing residents' well-being. Strong attention to detail and effective communication foster trust and safety, ensuring personalized care that meets diverse needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Prima Dee Nursing
01.2022 - Current
- Provide personalized care to elderly residents, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Assist with daily living activities, such as meal preparation, feeding, and mobility assistance.
- Assist in developing and implementing care plans to meet diverse needs and preferences of resident.
- Assisting residents with Alzheimer's and dementia.
- Managing medication schedules and administered medications as prescribed when required.
- Providing emotional support and companionship to residents, promoting social interaction and mental well-being.
- Running errands on behalf of residents e.g. grocery shopping, purchasing and collecting medication from pharmacies.
- Driving and escorting residents to doctor's appointments and ensure safe driving and arriving for appointments on time.
- Observing and monitoring of vital signs and symptoms including blood pressure, temperature, sugar level and pulse.
- Managing and updating medical records and documentation after every doctor's visit.
- Assist with meal preparation and feeding patients when necessary.
- Maintaining a safe and clean environment and assist with light housekeeping and laundry.
Caregiver
Greenlight Medical Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted with personal care, which included bathroom functions, bathing, grooming, dressing, and eating.
- Administered medication and treatments as prescribed by the doctor.
- Ensured client's homes are organized according to their needs and that safety measures are in place.
- Observed and reported any changes in the client's medical condition or needs.
- Kept detailed records of the care given and any noticeable changes in the client's health or behaviour.
- Provide companionship and emotional support.
- Helped prepare and serve meals, as well as assisting with feeding, if necessary.
- Assisted clients with medical appointments and other activities.
- Provided mobility assistance, which may include aiding the client in navigating a wheelchair or walker.
- Helped with household chores, such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes, and vacuuming.
Caregiver
Geden Care Center
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Helped with personal care, including eating, dressing, grooming, bathing, and using the restroom.
- Applied prescription drugs and therapies as directed by the physician.
- Made certain that safety precautions were taken and that clients' homes were set up to suit their needs.
- Monitored and communicated any modifications to the client's requirements or health status.
- Maintained thorough documentation of the treatment provided and any discernible alterations in the client's condition or conduct.
- Participated in meal preparation and serving and, if required, assisted with feeding.
- Helped clients with activities such as doctor's appointments.
- Offered mobility support, which would have involved helping the client manoeuvre a walker or wheelchair.
- Assisting with dusting, vacuuming, dishwashing, laundry, and other home tasks.
Education
Diploma - Care giving
Alison
Certificate - Caregiving
Diploma - CPR
Skills
- Assisting patients with activities of daily living
- Personal care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient mobility assistance
- Record keeping
- Home safety assessment
- Activity scheduling
- Effective communication
- Companion support
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Medication coordination
- Emotional intelligence
- Time management
- Observing and recording patient behavior
- First Aid and CPR
- Palliative care
- Wound care
- Dementia care
- Documenting procedures and treatments
- Administering medications as per physician's orders
- Communicating with patient's family
- Utilizing patient safety protocols
- Monitoring vital signs
- Maintaining patient charts
- Following infection control guidelines
- Providing emotional support to patients and their families
- Infection control
- Patience and kindness
References
Available on request.
Languages
- English (Fluent)
Education Qualifications
- Diploma in Care giving - Alison.
- Certificate in Caregiving.
- Diploma in CPR.
Timeline
Caregiver
Prima Dee Nursing
01.2022 - Current
Caregiver
Greenlight Medical Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
Caregiver
Geden Care Center
01.2020 - 01.2021
Diploma - Care giving
Alison