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CareChamp Nursing Team
I started my training in the United Kingdom, moving to South Africa where I continued my education through Rand Afrikaans University and completed Community Care and Nursing Dynamics. Through U.N.I.S.A. I completed Nursing administration and in 2008 at Derby University I completed a nursing upgrade. I am still currently registered with the United Kingdom Nursing Council. During my work in South Africa I created wound clinics in Johannesburg and Cape Town hospitals.
I started my nursing career in 1985 at Groote Schuur Hospital.
In 1987 I qualified as an Enrolled Nurse.
In 1996 I proceeded with a Bridging Course at Netcare which I completed and received a Diploma in General Registered Nurse.
In 2012 I completed a HIV Management Course.
I obtained a Diploma in Nursing Education in 2015 and in 2016 I received a diploma in Nursing Management.
Since year 2000 I had numerous leadership Positions with Netcare, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Kingdom of Bahrain.
Currently I am assisting as the physical home nurse assessor for CareChamp in the Cape Town region. This comprises of home care assessments and care plan creation as well as required nursing procedures. I also ensure to identify the best suitable caregiver(s) for our clients in Cape Town.
I have completed my three years in General Nursing Training in Durban, one year of Midwifery and one year of Adult and Child Psychiatry in Cape Town - where I occupied a senior position on commencement of my training.
I have also completed my BCur in Nursing Education and Community Health at Unisa
Currently I am assisting as the physical home nurse assessor for CareChamp in the Cape Town region.This comprises of home care assessments and care plan creation as well as required nursing procedures. I also ensure to identify the best suitable caregiver(s) for our clients in Cape Town.
I worked as a student at Kempton Park hospital while studying General Nursing and Midwifery at Ann Latsky Nursing College from 1979 - 1983.
after completing my studies I joined the South African Military Health Services in August 1993 as a Lieutenant. I worked there for 24 years, with rank Lieutenant Colonel.
In 2006 I took up a post at the Chevra Kadisha as a Deputy Nursing Manager and worked at Sandringham Gardens Old Age Home from 2006 - 2010 when I was promoted to the Nursing Manager at Sandringham Gardens.
Now I accompany Nido Health Care Assistant students to Old Age Homes and Private hospitals, I am also a home physical assessor for CareChamp in Johannesburg and Pretoria.
In 2006 I graduated as a Professional Nurse after completing my Diploma in Nursing (General, Psychiatry, Community) and Midwifery at the Western Cape College of Nursing.
I started working as a Registered Nurse in 2007 at Tygerberg Hospital and in 2008 I moved to Eastern Cape to gain valuable experience in various disciplines of Nursing Care.
Currently I am also the physical assessor for CareChamp in the Port Elizabeth region. I do all the home visits and also assist in finding the best suitable caregiver for our clients in Port Elizabeth.
