Sharon Siboniso Joswa
Blantyre
Summary
Responsible Care Assistant with more than 5 years experience, enthusiastic about supporting best practices in hospital operations, compliance and healthcare management. Demonstrated strengths in multi-area management, quality assurance and service. Resourceful professional and collaborative team player. Skilled care provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Assistant
Social Welfare Chikoni Children Home
Blantyre , Blantyre
2022.02 - 2024.04
- Spent some time sharing rhymes, songs, stories, and playing games to develop their speaking and listening skills.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Worked professionally with caregiving teams and hospital departments to maintain continuity of care.
- Optimised patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
Volunteer Worker
Zingwangwa Clinic
Blantyre , Blantyre
2020.01 - 2021.11
- Assisted in organizing and setting up inside areas to facilitate community events
- Demonstrated patients service abilities while greeting and welcoming patients upon arrival
- Used excellent listening skills, empathy, and friendly approach to pregnant women who came for antenatal care.
- Showed sensitivity, confidentiality and respect towards clients' needs, providing safe environment for clients accessing services.
- Promoted cultural understanding and tolerance through community-based activities.
Nurse Aide
The Clinic
Lilongwe , Lilongwe
2011.02 - 2019.05
- Provided incontinence care and bed baths, maintaining patient dignity at all times.
- Performed daily clinical observations, recording medical data accurately and securely.
- Recorded weight and height measurements, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Carried out safe, secure manual handling, promoting independence whilst assisting patients with mobility.
- Delivered practical and emotional support to patients , enhancing quality care provisions.
- Built caring, supportive relationships with residents, enhancing daily life through personalised care.
Research Assistant
College Of Medicine
Blantyre
2008.03 - 2010.08
- Implementation of HPV based screen and treating strategy for cervical cancer
- Educating women about cervical cancer prevention
- Maintaining coherent records of daily basis
- Mentored groups of 20 women annually, providing academic and pastoral support as appropriate.
- Prepared and delivered lectures on diverse topics related to Cervical Cancer awareness and Family Planning methods.
Nurse Aide
Chitungwiza General Hospital
Harare , Chitungwiza
2002.09 - 2005.01
- Aided service users in everyday activities, such as washing and dressing, ensuring constant safety and effective care.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records.
- Safely and securely transported patients using hoists and wheelchairs.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
- Provided compassionate personal care for elderly patients, offering support with washing, dressing and toileting.
- Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
Education
15 Standards Of Care ,Dementia Level1, Alzheimer
Florence Academy
Online 2022.09 - 2023.12
Acquired Brain Injury ,Bitesize Allergies
Florence Academy
Online 2023.11 - 2023.12
Ethics Training
FHI360
Online 2019.09 - 2019.09
Home Based Care(Home Nursing)
St Johns Ambulance
Harare Zimbabwe 2001.05 - 2001.07
NVQ Level 2 - GSCE
Nkululeko Secondary School
Gweru Zimbabwe 1995.01 - 1999.10
Skills
- Social Care
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Elderly care
- Compassionate care giver
- Disability care
- Medication administration
- Basic Life Support
- Documentation development
Certification
- St Johns ambulance - Certificate in Home nursing, First aid, 2001
- Florence Academy-Dementia Level 1
- FHi 360 - Research ethics and training, 2019
- Florence Academy - 15 Care Standards, 2022
Languages
English Fluent
Beginner
Custom
- Baking
- Reading novels
- Jogging
Affiliations
- Baking
- Dog walking
- Gardening
- Music
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Acquired Brain Injury ,Bitesize Allergies
Florence Academy
2023.11 - 2023.12
15 Standards Of Care ,Dementia Level1, Alzheimer
Florence Academy
2022.09 - 2023.12
Care Assistant
Social Welfare Chikoni Children Home
2022.02 - 2024.04
Volunteer Worker
Zingwangwa Clinic
2020.01 - 2021.11
Ethics Training
FHI360
2019.09 - 2019.09
Nurse Aide
The Clinic
2011.02 - 2019.05
Research Assistant
College Of Medicine
2008.03 - 2010.08
Nurse Aide
Chitungwiza General Hospital
2002.09 - 2005.01
Home Based Care(Home Nursing)
St Johns Ambulance
2001.05 - 2001.07
NVQ Level 2 - GSCE
Nkululeko Secondary School
1995.01 - 1999.10
- St Johns ambulance - Certificate in Home nursing, First aid, 2001
- Florence Academy-Dementia Level 1
- FHi 360 - Research ethics and training, 2019
- Florence Academy - 15 Care Standards, 2022
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