ELVIS KANONYA

MWESIGWA

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I am an experienced carer who is dedicated to social care, incorporating best practices and health and safety requirements. Experienced in caring for children, vulnerable individuals, the elderly, and those with special needs. Capable of performing all parts of the role, including personal care and the preparation of health care plans. I am available to begin immediately and work on a rota that includes night shifts dependent on individual needs. Acts with integrity and in the best interests of clients while ensuring compliance with policies and procedures in order to encourage the delivery of effective support; and is skilled in interacting with both community and local government teams.

WORK HISTORY

Personal care Assistant, 01/2022 – 02/2024

PRIVATE RESIDENCE, Kampala, Busiro

• Complete shopping whilst responsibly managing the budget.

• Maintaining hygienic living environments through regular cleaning.

• Assist with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.

• Accompany the client to appointments.

• Ensure the client is correctly taking prescribed medications, maintaining optimal health.

• Create a positive relationship with the client through practical support and companionship, improving the overall quality of life.

• Remain alert to the problems or health issues of the client and competently respond.

• Assist with client hygiene, physical comfort, eating and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes. Volunteer Care Assistant, 10/2021 - 12/2021

EBENEZER MEDICAL CENTER, Kampala

• Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support

• Supported numerous individuals in maximising physical, intellectual, emotional and social capabilities through individualised care

• Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities

• Minimised care continuity issues by keeping thorough, accurate records

• Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records

• Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment

KAMPALA, UGANDA

076*******

ad43f4@r.postjobfree.com

SKILLS & QUALITIES

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• Over 2 years in care

• Covid vaccinated

• Excellent attention to detail

• Interpersonal skills

• Personal care

• Problem-solving

• Fast learner

• Highly dependable

• Compassion

• Domestic assistance

• Meal assistance

• First aid training

• Client Rapport-Building

• Behavior Redirection

• Personal Care Assistance

• Mobility Support

• Prioritised patient welfare, providing comfort, reassurance and support to reduce anxiety and distress

• Maintained hygiene standards, cleaning and clearing patient rooms according to ward protocol.

IT Support Intern, 01/2020- 05/2020

Kampala Capital City Authority, Kampala

• Repaired and replaced equipment as necessary.

• Provided technical support across the company.

• Responded in a timely manner to service issues and requests.

• Monitored and maintained computer systems and networks.

• Installed and configured computer hardware, software, systems, networks, printers, and scanners.

• Testing new technology.

QUALIFICATIONS

Certificate in Computer Science 04/2019 to 01/2022 BUGANDA ROYAL INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL - Kampala, Uganda

Uganda Certificate of Education (O level) 02/2015 to 12/2018 ENTEBBE SECONDARY SCHOOL – Entebbe, Uganda

CERTIFICATIONS

Care Certificate

Basic Life Support

Fire Safety

First Aid

Food Hygiene LITE

Health and Safety

Infection Control

Medication Practice

Moving and Handling

Safeguarding and Protection of Adults

Understanding Multiple Sclerosis MS

IELTS

TRAINING

Mar / 24th / 2024 ALISON DIPLOMA IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ONLINE TRAINING

Nov / 26th / 2022 CARESKILLS ACADEMY CERTICATE IN CARE CERTIFICATE INDUCTION ONLINE TRAINING

Sept / 12th / 2022 GULU COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

CERTICATE AS HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT ON-GROUND

TRAINING

REFERENCES PROVIDED UPON REQUEST

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