Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in basic nursing care, medicine administration, and dementia care. Demonstrates strong communication efficiency and the ability to work well with others, ensuring effective care planning and manual handling. Proficient in record-keeping and basic IT skills, contributing to seamless healthcare operations. Committed to enhancing patient well-being through compassionate and efficient service delivery.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Night care assistant
HC-One (Littleton Lodge Care Home)
Cannock, Staffordshire
09.2025 - Current
Delivered personalised care and support to over 10 residents per allocated floor, in line with individual care plans.
Helped elderly residents to carry out daily living activities with maximum independence.
Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
Monitored and reported nighttime behaviour patterns in care plans and handover notes.
Calmly and skilfully de-escalated residents exhibiting challenging behaviours with calm and caring tone.
Promoted dignity by assisting residents with limited mobility to complete personal care, including washing and dressing.
Assisted in feeding activities; improved nutritional intake of residents.
Ensured safety of patients by conducting regular night checks.
Attended training sessions regularly; updated knowledge on best practices in elderly care.
Student nurse
Ministry of Health
Harare, Zimbabwe
01.2021 - 01.2024
Administered medication for better control over patients' symptoms, under the supervision of senior nursing staff.
Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse to detect changes in patient condition.
Maintained cleanliness and sterility of patient rooms and medical equipment to prevent infection.
Documented patient information accurately and reported observations to senior nursing staff and doctors, to aid in treatment planning.
Conducted health assessments to identify areas requiring medical intervention.