MELISSA TAKAVADA
Khomas
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate caregiver with years of experience in caring for elderly patient and well being Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering4 years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail. Detail-oriented professional with experience providing cleaning services. Skilled in using variety of cleaning products and equipment. Possesses excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills and provides excellent customer service. Hardworking employee with experience in residential and commercial settings. Adept at following instructions, maintaining clean and tidy workspace, and working cooperatively with team members.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sir wine
Namibia Red Cross
Windhoek
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisting elderly in the community by cleaning their house, doing their laundry, cooking, and taking them to the clinics when they are not feeling well.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
House Cleaner
Family house
Windhoek
10.2022 - 02.2024
- - Assisted patient with dementia - Monitoring vital signs - Remind the patient who I am whenever she forgets who I am - Keep well-loved photos around the house to help the person feel more secure - Distracting her with an activity such as familiar books, TV programs, photos - Speak calmly, listened to her concerns and frustrations - Helping in administering medications - Offered emotional support, companionship, and conversation - Provided patients with help in walking
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Housekeeping Room Attendant
Mike fan guest house
Harare
10.2018 - 09.2020
- - Assisted patient with day to day task such as bathing, dressing, cooking and changing dippers - Monitoring vital signs and reporting any changes to nurses and family members - Helping in administering medications - Offered emotional support, companionship, and conversation - Provided patients with help in walking
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Skills
- Computer
- Medication Management
- First AID and CPR
- Recording vital signs
- Meal preparation
- Dusting furniture
- Vacuuming and sweeping
- Cleaning bathrooms
- Mopping floors
- Waste disposal
- Cleaning techniques
Certification
- Massage Therapist
- First Aider
Profile
Marital status Single,
Number of kids None
Nationality Zimbabwe
Health Excellent,
Country of current residence. Namibia
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/22/93
- Gender: Female
Timeline
Sir wine
Namibia Red Cross
09.2023 - 08.2024
House Cleaner
Family house
10.2022 - 02.2024
Housekeeping Room Attendant
Mike fan guest house
10.2018 - 09.2020
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