Care Assistant Personal
Resume:
Nomatter Shumba Care Assistant
Harare, Zimbabwe +263-********* ********************@*****.***
Professional Summary
A compassionate care worker, who firmly believes that healthcare extends beyond the realms of detection, diagnosis, and treatment. Passionate in assisting vulnerable individuals in leading wholesome and healthy lifestyles through helping, supporting, and providing direct personal care required to maximize independence and wellbeing of residents. Excel as an effective communicator and a valuable team player. Driven by the desire to empower and support service users, enabling them to maintain their physical, emotional, and cultural needs. As a calm and patient-focused caregiver, possess the expertise to deliver top-notch care to clients in both residential homes and hospital settings. Skills & abilities
• Compassionate and kind communication with patients.
• Ability to follow instructions and support the healthcare team.
• An acute awareness of the importance of privacy and confidentiality.
• Good observation skills.
• Fluent in English.
• Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel.
• Communication skills.
• Monitoring vital signs and changes.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)+ First Aid.
• Medical terminology.
• Multitasker.
Experience
St. Joseph Clinics- Chishawasha Rural Healthcare Assistant 07/2023-Present
• Assisting an average of 15 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.
• Support patients with mobility assistance by help with getting in and out of wheelchair, car, or shower.
• 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 resulting in an efficient and effective team environment.
• Monitoring vital signs regularly and documenting blood pressure, sugar levels and respiration for proper tracking.
Zengeza 3 Medical Clinic Healthcare Support Worker 02/2021-06/2023
• Offered professional care and companionship by maintaining a positive relationship.
• Ensured that medications are taken at scheduled times.
• Checked vital signs including weight, blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.
• Cooked meals and assisted the patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
• Transported the patient to and from community events and other activities.
• Built relationships and trust with the patients.
• Escorted clients to and from appointments with various specialists.
• Transported residents via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities, monitored, tracked, and conveyed important resident’s information to healthcare staff to help.
• Accurately documented and interpreted valuable information regarding patient care.
• Handled confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner.
• Monitored the clients regularly to ensure that their health plans were working properly and communicated changes to the doctor.
Other Work Experiences
Harare, Zimbabwe Self-employed Seamstress 01/2015-01/2021
• Mending garments.
• Gathering materials.
• Cutting fabrics.
• Modifying garments.
• Used sewing machine, cutting equipment, and overlock machine. Education
Diploma in Caregiving Alison -2023
Ordinary Level Mukai High School -2014
Additional Information
• Tuberculosis Test
• Police Clearance
• UKVI – IELTS Overall Band Score 5.5
• Driver’s License Class 4
References
Chishawasha St Joseph’s Clinic
T.Badza-Senior Nurse
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Zengeza 3 Medical Clinic
Metron Munyuki
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