Nurse Aide Care

CHIKEYA SARUDZAYI adrpy4@r.postjobfree.com

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Personal statement

A caring and friendly person with interest in the welfare of others, able to work effectively within other people. I have always had an interest in caring for people and am seeking an opportunity to work in the healthcare sector where I can be part of a rewarding cause - providing a quality healthcare support service to people in need of assistance. Compassionate and driven healthcare professional with experience in health and oral care as well as community health care. Possess comprehensive background in providing assistance to all ages of people and disabled patients, maintaining a safe patient environment, and managing confidential documents and records. Good communicator possessing strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent time management skills, and well-developed ability to work and perform well in a team

I am well-mannered, polite and hardworking person with a good level of initiative and good judgement. I have certificate for Nurse Aide, Advanced First Aid and Community based health Care training through the Zimbabwe Red Cross Society and can provide personal day to day care with respect and sensitivity.

Skills and Personal Attributes

Kind and caring nature

Work in interdisciplinary teams

Personal Care Aide, Nurse Aide, Medication aide, Direct patient Care, Medication Administration, Catheterization, Disability Adaptation, Nursing Gastric Feeding Tubes, Alcohol Rubs, Bathing, Patience Care

Friendly, polite and approachable

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, business etiquette, conflict mediator and resolution, negotiation and group facilitation.

Attentive to needs of a customer

Flexible and adaptable approach to working various shift patterns Ability to take instructions and follow set procedures correctly

System Utilization and Technology: Proficient use of MS Office Suite

Work Experience

ZRP Housekeeping Department, Plumtree

Health Care Assistant

(2014- Present)

•Preparing food and drinks for patients

•Contributing to a clean, well-organized and pleasant environment for all patients •Supporting clients with social and physical activities

•Adhering to medication time.

•Bathing Patients, Cleaning and tiding rooms

Live-in Carer (Informal)

(Feb 2022 – present)

Provide informal live-in support to my grandmother which includes:

•Personal care - assist with bathing and dressing

•Oversee medication as prescribed and Dr review appointments

•Maintain inventory of home supplies and replenishment

•Household chores - help around the home including laundry

•Preparing and cooking meals

•Running errands - assist with tasks such as shopping list and shopping

Nurse Aid intern, Plumtree District Hospital Post Natal Department, Plumtree, Zimbabwe

(October 2021 – March 2022)

Care of the incontinent patient and prevention of pressure soles

•Bed making, oral care and blanket bath

•Wound management and simple dressing

•Drugs and administration of prescribed medicines Diet

Temporary Teaching Siyachilaba Primary, Binga, Zimbabwe

(Jan 2004– December2004)

Main responsibilities involves supervising class to ensure all students are learning in a safe and productive environment, organising supplies and resources for Lectures and presentations. Delivering personalizes instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning. Plan and implementing educational activities and events, keeping working areas clean and tidy according to health and safety practises, including:

●helping students with anything, including assigning homework, grading tests,documentating progress and keeping up with parent communication

●Communicating and evaluating needs to ensure every student feels challenged but not overwhelmed by the material being covered

●Responding to students’ enquiries, comments and complaints.

●Observe and understand students’ behaviour and psyche and report suspicions of neglect, abuse etc.

●Develop and enrich professional skill and knowledge by attending seminars, conferences etc.

Home Helper (Informal)

(Jan 2000 – Jan 2004)

Provided informal support to my octogenarian grandmother and was involved with:

•Cleaning in and outdoors

•Companionship

•Household chores - help around the home including laundry

•Preparing and cooking meals

•Running errands - assisted with tasks such as shopping list and shopping

Education

Nagle House Girls High School, Marondera, Zimbabwe (1995 – 1998)

GCE “O” Level

•English Language – C

•Mathematics – B

•Physical Science – C

•Shona – C

•Geography - B

•Principles of accounts - C

Training

IELTS Certificate- British Council of Zimbabwe June 2022

Nurse Aide – Zimbabwe Red Cross Society, Plumtree 2021

Advanced First Aid – Zimbabwe Red Cross Society, Plumtree 2021

Community Based Health Care- Zimbabwe Red Cross Society, Plumtree 2021

Special Certificate in Computer Fundamentals- ZRP Masvingo Professional Updating Centre 2013.

HEALTH STATUS

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Tuberculosis Certificate- June 2022

CRIMINAL CHECKS

Police clearance certificate- June 2022

Hobbies

Out and indoor activities, sports playing netball, watching Television and reading novels.

References

Available on request.

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