Caregiver

TATENDA A NHUNDU

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Windhoek Namibia.

Email: ************@*****.***

Mobile: +264-**-***-****

Work: +264-**-***-****

PERSONAL PROFILE

A social scientist (Sociology and Psychology) passionate about Mental Health awareness, advocacy and acceptance in the modern day African societies and cultures. An enthusiastic and empathic carer who focuses and is drawn mainly to Autism and Autism assessment in children for early intervention. Advocacy in equal rights especially for women children, and the differently abled. My passion further lies in the empowerment of women and girl children through the awareness of their sexual reproductive health rights, and on Inclusive Education.

EXPERIENCE

The Autism Association of Namibia including the Special Needs Network and the Camelthorn Adult Activity Centre

February 2021 - present

Volunteer

Awareness and Advocacy on Autism in Namibia.

Upskilling and Training of Parents and Teachers.

Focus on emerging skills

Priority Issues i.e. behaviour, communication, eating and toileting.

Parent, Teacher, School support

Making of Communication devices for non verbal children according to the AAC.

Avinu Day care and Home-school

July 2016 - November 2016

Tutor and Caregiver

Feeding, bathing, playing activities and sleeping schedules for children 4years and under.

Homework and schoolwork preparation for school going children.

Marking and grading of student work.

Windhoek Central Primary School

July 2017 - July 2017

Relief Teacher

was responsible for providing and maintaining an educational atmosphere conducive to learning when the main teacher of the class is not available.

being a facilitator in the classroom and taking an interactive role with students ensuring that the provided lesson plan is understood and that clarification is asked for if needed through involving students as well as through whole class, small group, partner work and individual work.

SKILLS

Reliable

Committed

Empathetic

Excellent English written and communication skills

Excellent manners and overall pleasant disposition

Assertive when needed

Collaborative

Flexible work style Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word)

Very time conscious

EDUCATION

University of Namibia

2017- present

Degree: Bachelor of Arts Honours in Sociology and Clinical Psychology

Vimbai High School

March 2014 - November 2015

High School Diploma

3 Advanced Level Subjects (CDE)

Moleli High School

January 2010 - November 2013

High School Diploma

11 GSCE ZIMSEC Ordinary Level subjects with 8 Grading C or better.

SELF UPSKILLING COURSES

Alison Online Courses

April 2021 – May 2021

Certificate in to Caregiving

Certificate in Nursing Studies Patient Care and Hygiene

Diploma in Nursing and Patient Care

Supporting Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Illness

LANGUAGES

English

Shona

REFERENCES

Available on request

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