DAISY KUFAKUNESU HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT

Harare, Zimbabwe +263********* ad48vl@r.postjobfree.com Personal Profile

A highly motivated and confident Care Assistant with experience in working with the elderly within a domiciliary and residential care setting. Experience and knowledge in supporting with all the activities of daily living. Ability to apply the person-centered and strength -based approach and to foster independence. Ability to ensure the health, safety, welfare and independence of clients. Diligent, flexible, reliable team player with a positive attitude. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience and knowledge in manual handling, assessing risk and management of pressure areas. Up to date knowledge and understanding of safeguarding adults. Proven history of positive client feedback.

Skills

Food hygiene and safety training

Patient lifting and handling techniques

Health and safety regulations and

procedures

Behavior Counselling

Strong communication and interpersonal

skills

Empathy and compassion for patients and

their families

Ability to work well in a team environment.

Time management

Knowledge of mental health support and

crisis prevention techniques

Person centered care

End of life care

Basic life support

Basic wound care and dressing

Risk management

Safe guarding children and adults

Patient Record Systems

Grief Counselling

Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care

Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)

Blood Pressure Monitors

Frail care

Infection Control Measures

Medication administration

CPR and first aid certification

Flexibility and adaptability

Mental Health Support

Rehabilitation support

Patient Record keeping

Administering medication

Catheter care and maintenance

Manual handling

Experience

Private Client Care Assistant 11/ 2023-Present

Providing care and assistance to a senior citizen including all duties found in the care plan.

Safely disposing of medical and non-medical waste.

Assisting with patient transfers between wheelchairs, seats and bed.

Maintaining patients’ hygiene and changing bedding as needed.

Providing companionship.

Drive the patient for hospital appointments.

Ensure ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the house to promote a safe, clean and comfortable environment.

Any other duties as assigned.

Lomagundi24 Medical and Dental Center Healthcare Assistant 07/ 2023-10/2023

Provided direct patient care through personalized care and support to vulnerable adults, helping them retain maximum independence.

Assisted colleagues with tasks when needed resulting in an efficient and effective team environment.

Developed care plans, including nutrition plans and physical therapy exercises, to help clients enhance their strength and health.

Administering end of life care to a patient on oxygen according to doctor’s guidelines.

Monitored vital signs regularly and documenting blood pressure for proper tracking.

Administered prescribed medications to clients and take them to appointments as needed.

Assisted with recreational and therapeutic activities resulting in improved mental health.

Developed strong communication and interpersonal skills through caring for patients from diverse backgrounds.

Prepared and served healthy, nutritious meals considering any special dietary needs and personal preferences.

Provided a friendly, compassionate, and proactive approach throughout service.

Used aids and personal equipment to facilitate service users' mobility. Wellness Rediscovery Care Assistant 08/2021 to 06/2023 Provided mental, emotional, and physical support on a daily shift to patients with different backgrounds, chronic diseases, and injuries.

Supporting the nursing staff and team in delivering high quality person-centred care to meet all care needs of residents.

Practice professional and responsible health care, through assisting an average of 30 residents with ADLs, including personal hygiene, exercise plans, and nutrition increasing overall efficiency by 60%.

Assist with recreational and therapeutic activities for patients resulting in improved mental health.

Promoting the mobility of residents, supervising, and assisting as necessary to ensure optimum mobility is maintained and improved where possible.

Facilitate community inclusion and support clients to pursue their interests and meet their needs through access to community activities and services.

Proactively report changes in condition and recommend adjustments to care.

Provide restorative care to prevent pressure sores, contractures, and complications.

Assist colleagues with tasks when needed and able to induct and orientate new employees to the job role and service resulting in an efficient and effective team environment.

Monitoring vital signs regularly and documenting blood pressure, sugar levels and respiration for proper tracking.

Implemented innovative approaches to improve the quality of life for clients/patients by 25%. Education and Certifications

Zimbabwe Redcross Society (2022)

Community Based Health Care

Advanced First Aid

Nurse Aide

Alison (2024)

Diploma in Caregiving

Extra Information

English Proficiency: IELTS

Police Clearance

T.B test screening Certificate

Driver’s License

Valid passport

References

Zimbabwe Redcross Society

S. Nyawo

+263-***-***-***

Lomagundi24 Medical and Dental Centre

Dr Mandima

+263-***-***-***

ad48vl@r.postjobfree.com

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