Personal Care Support Worker
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-antonette-
mudzingwa-133b26175
Professional Summary
A compassionate caregiver with proven abilities as a SHEQ officer, with 3+ years of experience working in assisted living facilities and providing care to a disabled relative at home.Passionate about elders care,skilled in managing schedules and keeping clients as active as possible.Culturally sensitive with the ability to provide both physical and emotional support to clients.My goal is to leverage my passion and commitment to geriatric patients’ wellbeing to improve the clients’ way of life, become the best I can be and continue to upgrade my skills through on-job training and external educational facilities.
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Work Experience
Health Caregiver
Boggie, trust old people’s cottages,Zimbabwe, 05/2024- – Present Responsibilities Bathing and grooming,laundry, and helping with dressing,food shopping and preparation light housekeeping,managing medication,transportation of clients,mobility assistance,companionship and emotional support,communicating with doctors, and monitoring medication. Healthcare Assistant
Ruwa Rehabilitation Centre,Zimbabwe, 10/2023-05/2024 Responsibilities Administrative duties,preparing beds-Housekeeping,serving meals Providing emotional and social support
,Assistance with hygiene,Companionship,Managing medication,Personal care,Restocking consultation rooms, and initial processing of blood,urine, and stool samples
Support Worker
Non-governmental Organisation- ADRA Zimbabwe WaSH Project,Zimbabwe, 10/2020-02/2021 Responsibilities Rehabilitation of water and sanitary facilities in orphanages,old people’s homes, and homes within surrounding villages,Trainings on sanitary,providing emotional and social support. Support Worker/ Caregiver
Smile Action International(non-governmental organisation),Zimbabwe, 03/2019-11/2020 Responsibilities Caregiving for the vulnerable groups in orphanages and old people’s homes,mobility assistance,companionship,serving meals and feeding patients,monitoring vitals that are temperature,pulse, and weight,offering entertainment.
Volunteer Caregiver
The Salvation Army Voluntary Activities,Zimbabwe, 12/2021-07/2022 Responsibilities Disbursing of clothing,food, and sanitary wear to orphanages. Caregiving to old people’s homes, eg, cleaning facilities,offering entertainment,mobility assistance Mary Antonette Tinodaishe Mudzingwa
Education
Bsc Honors Degree in Geography and Environmental
Studies
Midlands State University, Gweru, Zimbabwe, 08/2008 – 11/2012
The honors degree was studied in English.
Zimbabwe Advanced level certificate in
St Patricks High school, Gweru, Zimbabwe, 01/2006 – 11/2007
Certificate is equivalent to the Canadian High School diploma
Skills
Professional
Effective communication, empathy, and compassion,detail oriented and observant,good at time management,a
patient professional,very reliable,a volunteer at
heart,critical thinking,
Technical
Computer literacy,Microsoft Office,Isometrix, defensive driving,Class 4 drivers license
Languages & Other Interests
English,Shona, and Ndebele Interests - Doing Sports,Community involvement,reading and learning new languages, Zimbabwe Ordinary level Certificate in
St Patricks High school, Gweru, Zimbabwe, 01/2002 – 11/2005
Certificate is equivalent to the Canadian High School diploma
Diploma in Nursing and patient care
Alison, Alison, United Kingdom, 11/2023 – 11/2023
Course Details Care for elderly patients categories of human needs the equipment used for patient care
guidelines for bed-making. importance of patient personal hygiene, focusing on daily baths and proper oral
care.Learning the importance of movement and exercise and how a back massage can help patient comfort. study environmental health and safety awareness.The nutritional needs and metabolism of elderly patients change as they age, which is why it is important that they get a carefully planned diet. The course teaches you the factors that influence diet, the reasons why there is a need for therapeutic diet therapy, and the standard hospital diet. You will then learn how to conduct a physical examination, collect a specimen, and measure vital signs.Learning the best nursing care practices will not only ensure the health and safety of an elderly patient, but that of a nursing practitioner, too.
Certificate in Caregiving skills -Dementia care
Alison, Alison, United Kingdom, 11/2023 – 11/2023
This course discussed the symptoms of dementia,
including a decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning. How to take care of dementia patients.
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