DAISY KUFAKUNESU HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
Harare, Zimbabwe +263********* ad48vl@r.postjobfree.com Personal Profile
A highly motivated and confident Care Assistant with experience in working with the elderly within a domiciliary and residential care setting. Experience and knowledge in supporting with all the activities of daily living. Ability to apply the person-centered and strength -based approach and to foster independence. Ability to ensure the health, safety, welfare and independence of clients. Diligent, flexible, reliable team player with a positive attitude. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience and knowledge in manual handling, assessing risk and management of pressure areas. Up to date knowledge and understanding of safeguarding adults. Proven history of positive client feedback.
Skills
Food hygiene and safety training
Patient lifting and handling techniques
Health and safety regulations and
procedures
Behavior Counselling
Strong communication and interpersonal
skills
Empathy and compassion for patients and
their families
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Time management
Knowledge of mental health support and
crisis prevention techniques
Person centered care
End of life care
Basic life support
Basic wound care and dressing
Risk management
Safe guarding children and adults
Patient Record Systems
Grief Counselling
Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
Blood Pressure Monitors
Frail care
Infection Control Measures
Medication administration
CPR and first aid certification
Flexibility and adaptability
Mental Health Support
Rehabilitation support
Patient Record keeping
Administering medication
Catheter care and maintenance
Manual handling
Experience
Private Client Care Assistant 11/ 2023-Present
Providing care and assistance to a senior citizen including all duties found in the care plan.
Safely disposing of medical and non-medical waste.
Assisting with patient transfers between wheelchairs, seats and bed.
Maintaining patients’ hygiene and changing bedding as needed.
Providing companionship.
Drive the patient for hospital appointments.
Ensure ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the house to promote a safe, clean and comfortable environment.
Any other duties as assigned.
Lomagundi24 Medical and Dental Center Healthcare Assistant 07/ 2023-10/2023
Provided direct patient care through personalized care and support to vulnerable adults, helping them retain maximum independence.
Assisted colleagues with tasks when needed resulting in an efficient and effective team environment.
Developed care plans, including nutrition plans and physical therapy exercises, to help clients enhance their strength and health.
Administering end of life care to a patient on oxygen according to doctor’s guidelines.
Monitored vital signs regularly and documenting blood pressure for proper tracking.
Administered prescribed medications to clients and take them to appointments as needed.
Assisted with recreational and therapeutic activities resulting in improved mental health.
Developed strong communication and interpersonal skills through caring for patients from diverse backgrounds.
Prepared and served healthy, nutritious meals considering any special dietary needs and personal preferences.
Provided a friendly, compassionate, and proactive approach throughout service.
Used aids and personal equipment to facilitate service users' mobility. Wellness Rediscovery Care Assistant 08/2021 to 06/2023 Provided mental, emotional, and physical support on a daily shift to patients with different backgrounds, chronic diseases, and injuries.
Supporting the nursing staff and team in delivering high quality person-centred care to meet all care needs of residents.
Practice professional and responsible health care, through assisting an average of 30 residents with ADLs, including personal hygiene, exercise plans, and nutrition increasing overall efficiency by 60%.
Assist with recreational and therapeutic activities for patients resulting in improved mental health.
Promoting the mobility of residents, supervising, and assisting as necessary to ensure optimum mobility is maintained and improved where possible.
Facilitate community inclusion and support clients to pursue their interests and meet their needs through access to community activities and services.
Proactively report changes in condition and recommend adjustments to care.
Provide restorative care to prevent pressure sores, contractures, and complications.
Assist colleagues with tasks when needed and able to induct and orientate new employees to the job role and service resulting in an efficient and effective team environment.
Monitoring vital signs regularly and documenting blood pressure, sugar levels and respiration for proper tracking.
Implemented innovative approaches to improve the quality of life for clients/patients by 25%. Education and Certifications
Zimbabwe Redcross Society (2022)
Community Based Health Care
Advanced First Aid
Nurse Aide
Alison (2024)
Diploma in Caregiving
Extra Information
English Proficiency: IELTS
Police Clearance
T.B test screening Certificate
Driver’s License
Valid passport
References
Zimbabwe Redcross Society
S. Nyawo
Lomagundi24 Medical and Dental Centre
Dr Mandima
ad48vl@r.postjobfree.com