Ashel Mbendana
Gloucester,United Kingdom
Summary
Positive, compassionate, and empathetic individual with solid understanding of patient care and support. Knowledge of basic medical terminology and hygiene protocols coupled with skills in assisting with daily living activities and maintaining patient comfort. Committed to making meaningful impact on patient well-being through attentive and personalized care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Healthcare Assistant
Care 1st Homecare
10.2024 - Current
- 2 years experience of delivering support and care to individuals with diverse health care needs in the comfort of their own homes
- Personal care including assisting with strip wash/showers/bed bath, grooming (oral care, shaving, hair care), and toileting/continence management
- Moving and handling ie, hoisting to and from bed to wheel chair/electrical chair/arm chair/commodity chair
- Preparing of meals or drinks
- Assisting with domestic services like bed making, light cleaning, washing dishes or laundry
- Administration of prescribed medication as per MAR chart, signing MAR chart, reporting and record keeping
- Providing emotional support and any other needs set out in the care plan
Healthcare Assistant
Option Care
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families, fostering an environment of trust and open communication that facilitated better healthcare experiences.
- Increased patient safety by promptly addressing concerns and reporting incidents or potential hazards to supervisory staff.
- Contributed to efficient patient care by accurately documenting medical information and maintaining up-to-date records.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices among patients through education on nutrition, exercise, and medication management.
Education
No Degree - Certificate in Marketing
Institute of Marketing Management
Zimbabwe12-2025
High School Diploma -
Oriel Girls High School
Zimbabwe12-2002
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Patient-focused care
- Supporting personal needs
- Empathy and compassionate care
- Feeding assistance
- Meal preparation
- Attention to detail
- Preparing meals
- Calm under stress
Training
- Care certification
- Moving and handling
- Understanding dementia and Alzheimer's
- Mental healthcare support
- Safe guarding adults and children
- Medication administration
- Emergency first aid
- PEG feeding training
Hobbies and Interests
- Enjoys cooking
- Taking walks in nature
- Engaging in good conversations
- Making DIY projects
- Organizing
- Listening to music
- Watching reality shows
- Social activities
- Shopping
- Moments of peaceful quiet
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Safeguarding Adults Certificate
- Safeguarding Children Certificate
- Medication Certificate
- Multiple Sclerosis Certificate
- Catheter Care Certificate
- Stoma Care Certificate
- Peg Feeding Certificate
- Mental Health Certificate
- ADHD Awareness Certificate
- Moving and Handling of People Certificate
- Nurse Aid Certificate
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Healthcare Assistant
Care 1st Homecare
10.2024 - Current
Healthcare Assistant
Option Care
09.2023 - 10.2024
- First Aid Certification
- Safeguarding Adults Certificate
- Safeguarding Children Certificate
- Medication Certificate
- Multiple Sclerosis Certificate
- Catheter Care Certificate
- Stoma Care Certificate
- Peg Feeding Certificate
- Mental Health Certificate
- ADHD Awareness Certificate
- Moving and Handling of People Certificate
- Nurse Aid Certificate
No Degree - Certificate in Marketing
Institute of Marketing Management
High School Diploma -
Oriel Girls High School
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