Care Assistant, mental health and caring for the elderly

PROFILE SUMMARY

A compassionate care assistant with vast experience providing

exceptional care to elderly patients, physically challenged and vulnerable individuals. My experience has given me a full understanding and appreciation of all aspects of care. It is my goal to be able to use my skills and experience to provide person centred care to all patients.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Sunningdale Satellite Clinic Harare – Jan 2010 to date Care Assistant

Responsibilities

Assisted with personal care, bathing, dressing and use of lavatory.

Household chores and running errands for clients

Provided emotional support through counselling

Helping in administration of medicine

Observing clients and communicating any changes to family or doctor.

Mobility assistance

Taking users temperature, pulse and weight

Observing vital signs and communicating with nurse in case of changes.

Maintaining records

MAXWELL MAWIRE

Care Assistant

H 15 Elgin Road, Hatfield, Harare, Zimbabwe

Cell: +263-***-***-***

Email: ad3qrn@r.postjobfree.com

26 Coombelands, Royston SG8 7DW

KEY SKILLS AND ATTIBUTES

Emergency Care

Grooming assistance

Counselling

Medication administration

Recording vital signs

Maintaining confidentiality

Reliable and resourceful

Dementia care

Mental health support

Palliative care

QUALIFICATIONS

Certificate in Community

Development (Women’s

University in Africa)

Certificate in Dealing with

People with Disabilities

(Special Olympics Zimbabwe)

Nurse Aide Palliative Care

(Zimbabwe Open University)

Mental Health Recovery and

Community Inclusion (WHO)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Police Clearance

Valid Passport

Clean Driver License

(pending)

IELTS (Pending)

TB test (Pending)

REFERENCES

Available upon request

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