Well Being Patient Safety

Gloria Chiraramire

Personal Care Assistant

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Profile

I am a an experienced caregiver with over five years of experience in providing quality care to elderly and disabled clients. I have a compassionate and respectful approach to my work, and I am committed to ensuring the safety, comfort and dignity of my clients. I can assist with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, medication management and mobility. I can also provide companionship, emotional support and social interaction to enhance the well-being of my clients. I have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and I can work independently or as part of a team. I have a valid driver's license and I am flexible with my schedule and availability. I am looking for a rewarding position where I can make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Employment

Caregiver 01/2020 - Present

Domestic Arama, Harare

Assisted 36 residents with ADLs, including hygiene and exercise Managed bed-to-chair transfers and bed turns for 50 % of patients

Implemented schedule across all wards, which resulted in a 4 8 % reduction in bedsores and improved patient satisfaction Monitored patient schedules, including doctor appointments, exercise routines, medication schedules, recreation, and family visits Implemented group activities (movie nights, games, hobbies) that improved resident and staff engagement by 34% Performed housekeeping duties like cleaning, laundry, and meals Monitored patient schedules, including doctor appointments, exercise routines, medication schedules, recreation, and family visits

Performed housekeeping duties like cleaning, laundry, and meals Provided in-home care 12 hours per day for a senior citizen, including physical care (lifting and bathing) and emotional well- being using expert knowledge of safety and body mechanics Nurse Aide 01/2017 - 12/2019

Mazowe Clinic, Mazowe

Performed housekeeping duties like cleaning, laundry, and meals Followed best practices for patient care and home regulations, ensuring patient safety with 0 incident reports

Monitored patient schedules, including doctor appointments, exercise routines, medication schedules, recreation, and family visits

Personal details

Date of birth

December 15, 1985

Driver's license

Class 4 - 63579LK

Gender

Female

Nationality

Zimbabwean

Civil status

Married

Education

Advanced First Aid

Red Cross Society

12/2022

Diploma in Caregiving

Allison

2023

Diploma in Mental Health

Allison

2023

Nurse Aide

Red Cross Society

09/2022

Community Based

Healthcare

Red Cross Society

03/2021

'O' Levels

Zengeza 3 High School

1999 - 2002

Maintained a clean, stocked store to ensure customer satisfaction, earning a 9 3 % customer scorecard Provided in- home care 12 hours per day for a senior citizen, including physical care (lifting and bathing) and emotional well-being using expert knowledge of safety and body mechanics

Engaged customers, answered questions, and supported requests with a positive customer service mindset

Child Care Assistant 2015 - 2017

Spencer Residence, Harare

Delivered safe and caring childcare in a daycare setting, supporting ages 3 months to 10 years

Documented children's behavior and progress with written and verbal updates to parents, lowering incidents by 29% Provided child care services for 4 children (ages 1, 3, 7, and 10) during the workday and extended hours

Created 12 educational activities customized to each child and their specific needs, keeping up-to-date with the best play- based research for optimal child development

Collaborated with parents about allergies, emergency contacts, diet, and other child-specific issues with an empathetic attitude Prepared healthy meals and snacks 3 times per day, based on the family's meal preferences and schedule

Managed all aspects of the household, including the schedule, grocery shopping, cleaning, cooking, and laundry

References

References available upon request.

Skills

Compassionate

Adaptable

Dependable

Detail-oriented

Organized

Languages

English

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