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Curriculum Vitae for Care Assistant Job

PERSONAL INFORMATION

A hardworking, professional care assistant with a genuine interest and enthusiasm for helping and looking after people. Having a wealth of experience in maintaining a healthy and safe environment and making sure that resources are utilized effectively and according to practice guidelines. Possessing an impressive track record in helping to promote the physical and personal independence of clients. Highly motivated and currently seeking a suitable care assistant position in area with a company that places a great emphasis on investing in it’s employees. EDUCATION

MT PLEASANT HIGH SCHOOL

3 A Levels pass including History, Geography and Shona

Bachelor of Arts in History University of Zimbabwe

Master of Arts in History and International Affairs, University of Zimbabwe

Nurse Aid Certificate

Class 4 Drivers License

EXPERIENCE

Duration: 03/2021-01/2023

Company: Old Rectory Nursing Home

Designation: Healthcare Assistant

Department: Elderly Care Department

Healthcare Provider

CARE ASSISTANT – May 2021 – Present

Assisting in meeting the daily needs of patients and in the provision of physical and emotional care and working as part of a team to achieve the required standards. Responsible for the provision of TYPE PERSONAL NAME

personal and basic health care to clients, assisting them to gain confidence in the performance of their day to day self care chores.

Duties:

Keeping up to date records on patients, including daily observations about activities and any medication administered.

Instructing patients on health matters and personal habits to do with hygiene and diet.

Helping to organize and also participate in recreational activities.

Preparing food and also serving meals, drinks and refreshments.

Attending staff meetings with senior managers.

When required to assisting clients with feeding, bathing, and dressing.

Helping trained nurses to dispense medication.

Participating in appropriate training activities and courses.

Involved in developing care plans.

Talking to clients and listening sympathetically to their problems.

Making the best use of aids provided to help clients who have limited mobility, or physical / learning difficulties.

Helping to create a stimulating and homely environment.

Making and changing beds and ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy.

Use appropriate infection control procedures to maintain a clean and safe working area.

Segregating and disposing of waste materials.

Providing support to relatives and friends.

Maintaining records of clients and their needs.

Helping patients with their toileting needs, including continence promotion.

Advising senior managers of any issues concerning the welfare of clients. SKILLS

Professional attributes

Able to identify signs of emotional or developmental problems.

Knowledge of all relevant health and safety policies and procedures.

Aware of all the fire procedures, maintaining of documentation and the monitoring and maintenance of equipment.

Experience of looking after elderly patients some with dementia and challenging behaviour.

CRB cleared

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REFERENCES

Mrs P Hondo

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Manager Old Rectory Nursing Home

Dr M. Ndakaripa

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Senior Lecturer University of Zimbabwe

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