PRINCESS T KHAWULA

I am an empathetic and companionate carer with a background and experience of working with the elderly population as well as disabled patients in their homes. I can provide exceptional care, work well under pressure still ensuring patients get the best care.  I can adjust to change, and my experience working in the retail industry has taught me how to manage human behaviour.  I am a good communicator, self-motivated and a good team player, and I can meet deadlines whilst making sound decision.  I have good computer skills and excellent people skills.  I am always keen to learn new skills.  I can reflect on my practice and report incidents when they happen.

Care support worker – Home Based Care: 10/02/2021 to present

I am employed by a private family as a care assistance to their disabled adult son.  My responsibilities are:

● Assisting with personal care.  This includes getting him ready for the day centre in the mornings and settling him in back at home in the afternoon.

● Assisting with mobility.  The client can mobilise with assistance of one for short distances such as going to the toilet but is mainly wheelchair bound.  

● Ensuring that his laundry is done and keeping his bedroom clean and tidy.

● Ensuring that medication is taken on time, and liaising with the GP to ensure that medication is delivered in a timely manner

● Accompanying them to the doctor’s appointment as well as to physiotherapy.

● Housekeeping and running errands.

● Keeping them company, ensuring that they are able to do their hobbies and travelling with them for short holidays.

● I maintain an open and honest culture, report in an open manner if things have not gone as expected.

Previous posts:

Assistance Manager – 2018 – 2021 Hugo Boss

● Managing stock in the store and ensuring orders arrive in a timely manner.

● Managing a team of shop assistances. Providing effective leadership and management, providing expert advice, giving direction, and facilitating staff in their professional development, particularly where there was knowledge deficit.

● Responsible for implementing and monitoring of new ideas being implemented by the mother company.

● Bringing ideas and suggestions to the store.

● Effectively dealing with conflict within the store.

● Participating in staff interviews and preparing store induction and facilitating smooth onboarding of staff.

Carer – 2020

During lockdown I was living with a blind relative with diabetes as their carer.  My responsibilities included:

● Administering medication

● Preparation of snacks made according to the client’s needs.

● Personal care such as washing, dressing, nail and mouth care, as well as eating and drinking

● Escorted patient to activities as well as to medical check-ups and foot care.

Retail Assistance – 2012-2018

Worked with different retail companies as a retail and marketing assistance.  My role included providing customer service to customers, and catering to their needs.

Professional Qualifications:

Advanced Diploma Art & Design

University of Johannesburg

Pass

2021

National Diploma in Fashion Design

University of Johannesburg

Pass

2012

BTEC National Diploma in Fashion & Clothing

West Herts College 

2005

Courses:

Home based Caregiver L1

The South African Red Cross

Pass

2022

First Aid L1

The South African Red Cross

Pass

2022