Siboniso Msimanga
Lublin
Summary
Compassionate and results-driven Nurse and Healthcare Assistant with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and extensive clinical experience across Geriatric, Long-term Care, Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Palliative, and Surgical units. Skilled in delivering safe, person-centred care with dignity and empathy, particularly in dementia and elderly care environments. Proficient in vital sign monitoring, medication administration, and accurate electronic documentation. A collaborative and dependable team player dedicated to improving patient outcomes and supporting multidisciplinary care teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Nurse
Neuropsychiatric Hospital
10.2023 - 02.2025
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene, dressing, mobility, and meals
- Monitored physical and mental health status, reporting to nurses
- Facilitated cognitive and social rehabilitation activities
- Ensured safety by identifying and removing hazards
- Recorded observations and care provided in patient charts
- Supported patients at risk of self-harm or aggression
- Szpital Neuropsychiatryczny im. Prof. Mieczysława Kaczyńskiego, Lublin, Poland
- Recognised by supervisors for consistency in detailed patient observations and timely communication of concerns
- Reduced patient agitation incidents by implementing structured daily routines and activities
Assistant Nurse
Łęczna Hospital
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Provided daily care for elderly and dementia patients
- Helped develop personalised care plans with interdisciplinary teams
- Administered medications and documented accurately
- Supported patient autonomy in bathing, dressing, feeding
- Performed routine vital signs checks and blood sugar monitoring
- Assisted in wound care and mobility aid usage
- Promoted a culture of dignity, empathy, and safe care
- Szpital Powiatowy w Łęcznej, Lublin Voivodeship, Poland
- Played a lead role in developing individualised care plans for dementia patients
- Consistently praised by staff and patients' families for compassionate and respectful care delivery
Caregiver Volunteer Care Assistant
Entembeni Old People's Home
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Assisted clients with daily hygiene tasks including bathing, grooming, oral care, and dressing
- Supported clients with toileting, continence care, and maintaining dignity
- Helped with safe mobility, including transfers, walking support, and wheelchair use
- Assisted with feeding for clients and monitored food and fluid intake to ensure hydration and balanced nutrition
- Reminded and supervised clients when taking prescribed medication under supervision
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized environment and ensured clients' living spaces met hygiene and safety standards
- Provided daily companionship to reduce isolation and promote mental well-being, engaging clients in meaningful conversations, reading, music, and light activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lubelska Akademia WSEI
Lublin, Poland02.2025
A-Level Certificate - undefined
Matopo High School
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe11.2006
Skills
Person-centred patient care
Languages
English
Dutch
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse | Healthcare Assistant
Timeline
Assistant Nurse
Neuropsychiatric Hospital
10.2023 - 02.2025
Assistant Nurse
Łęczna Hospital
03.2023 - 01.2025
Caregiver Volunteer Care Assistant
Entembeni Old People's Home
03.2018 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lubelska Akademia WSEI
A-Level Certificate - undefined
Matopo High School