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
2023.10 - 2025.02
- 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
2023.03 - 2025.01
- 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
2018.03 - 2018.09
- 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
Medication administration
Vital signs monitoring
Electronic health records (EHR)
Accurate documentation & reporting
Wound care & hygiene support
Risk assessment & infection control
Shift handovers & communication
Team collaboration & empathy
Time management & adaptability
Personal hygiene assistance
Safety hazard identification
Mobility support
Compassionate communication
Emotional support techniques
Empathy in caregiving
Compassionate
Bathing assistance
Collecting vital signs
Alzheimer's and dementia care
Languages
English
Dutch
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse | Healthcare Assistant
Timeline
Assistant Nurse
Neuropsychiatric Hospital
2023.10 - 2025.02
Assistant Nurse
Łęczna Hospital
2023.03 - 2025.01
Caregiver Volunteer Care Assistant
Entembeni Old People's Home
2018.03 - 2018.09
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lubelska Akademia WSEI
A-Level Certificate - undefined
Matopo High School