Alice Nyoka
Ely,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Care Assistant with experience supporting service users with personal care, daily living tasks, and emotional wellbeing. Skilled in following Care Plans, promoting independence, and maintaining a safe, respectful environment. Reliable, patient, and committed to delivering high-quality person-centred care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work history
Care assistant
Destiny Intergrated Care
Bedford
12.2023 - Current
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance client well-being.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, including personal care and meal preparation.
- Supported medication management and addressed healthcare needs effectively.
- Encouraged client independence and autonomy through tailored assistance.
- Built trust and rapport with clients to foster meaningful connections.
- Identified and reported changes in client conditions to ensure timely interventions.
- Facilitated personal care tasks, such as bathing and dressing, for optimal hygiene.
- Collaborated with families and healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care.
Domiciliary care worker
The Partnership Healthcare Group Ltd
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Monitored service users in their homes, adapting to changing needs, and reporting concerns to management.
- Delivered care in line with Care Plans and managerial instructions.
- Assisted with personal care, including bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Supported household tasks such as meal preparation, tidying, and vacuuming.
- Provided social support, including conversation and companionship.
- Reminded service users to take their medication as scheduled.
- Provided relief cover for colleagues when required.
Healthcare Assistant
Sally Mugabe Hospital
Harare, Zimbabwe
01.2019 - 08.2023
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to patient dietary needs.
- Ensured patient safety during Covid-19 by correctly utilizing full PPE and reporting outbreaks.
- Obtained and updated current medical information to support care plans.
- Assisted with medication distribution for timely administration.
- Maintained cleanliness in housekeeping and laundry, promoting a hygienic environment.
- Supported hand hygiene practices among patients, visitors, and staff to reduce infection risk.
- Documented patient interactions accurately, maintaining clear records of care provided.
- Employed compassion and empathy to deliver exceptional support to isolated patients.
Hospital Cleaner
Sally Mugabe Hospital
Harare, Zimbabwe
02.2009 - 01.2019
Education
Diploma - Caregiving
Alison Online
Ireland 01.2023 - 01.2023
Certificate of Higher Education - Nursing Aide
Zimbabwe Red Cross Society
Harare, Zimbabwe 01.2022 - 01.2022
Skills
- Great communication skills
- Patient
- Time management
- Respectful and open to culture diversity
- Team player
- Compassion
Additional Information
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Access to own vehicle
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Care assistant
Destiny Intergrated Care
12.2023 - Current
Domiciliary care worker
The Partnership Healthcare Group Ltd
07.2023 - 11.2023
Diploma - Caregiving
Alison Online
01.2023 - 01.2023
Certificate of Higher Education - Nursing Aide
Zimbabwe Red Cross Society
01.2022 - 01.2022
Healthcare Assistant
Sally Mugabe Hospital
01.2019 - 08.2023
Hospital Cleaner
Sally Mugabe Hospital
02.2009 - 01.2019