Buhlebenkosi Ncube
Leicester,United Kingdom
Summary
Passionate care assistant with 2 years of experience in providing person centred care to individuals with complex needs including physical and learning disabilities, epilepsy, dementia and mental illnesses in hospital and home settings. Skilled in delivering around the clock personal care, medication administration, meal preparation, mobility and companionship. Strive to apply knowledge and expertise to provide clients with the individualised care and support they need to manage a range of medical concerns. Frequently commended by clients and their families for a friendly and cheerful attitude and excellent care provision.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Live In Care Assistant
HFH Healthcare
2023.09 - 2024.10
- Provide round-the-clock person centred care for an adult client with a spinal injury, epilepsy, diabetes, learning disability and challenging behaviour
- Assist client with activities of daily living, including bed bathing, dressing, grooming and mobility
- Administer medications with a 100% record free from errors to date
- Manage household operations, planning and preparing meals, ensuring clear and safe spaces, and scheduling appointments
- Engage in daily stimulating activities, such as puzzles and reading, to promote cognitive function
- Coordinate weekly meetings with family members to effectively communicate updates on client condition, well-being and care plans
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care
- Maintains a 100% positive feed back rating from clients’ family and district nurses for exceptional care service delivery.
Healthcare Assistant
Shangani Rural Hospital
09 2021 - 08 2022
- Worked under the supervision and with guidance from qualified nursing staff to provide high quality nursing services to patients in a hospital setting
- Managed the daily needs of over 10 bed bound patients by regularly turning and positioning them, preventing the development of bedsores and ensuring their comfort
- Supported vital signs monitoring to ensure accurate follow-up of patients on a rotational schedule
- Prepared patients for examination, operations and treatments
- Served meals and assisted patients with feeding if required
- Maintained comprehensive records of patients' progress, noting any changes in medication, condition, or treatments.
Hairdresser
Chane Hair Saloon
2000.01 - 2021.08
- Responsible for welcoming guests into the salon, confirming client requirements, communicating service price and performing the following duties; Washing, cutting, styling, and colouring clients’ hair
- Maintaining a clean workstation with sterile tools and providing advice on styles, hair and scalp issues, extensions, treatments, and hair care products.
Education
GCSE, Ordinary Level Certificate - undefined
Sikhulile Secondary School
ZimbabweNurse Aid Certificate - Healthcare
St Johns Ambulance Association
Bulawayo08.2021
Skills
- Person centred care
- Medication administration
- Continence care
- Meal planning and preparations
- Care plan management
- Emergency response
- Mobility or transfer assistance
- Household management
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Team player
- Problem solver
- Ability to work under pressure
- Patient safeguarding
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Can work under minimum supervision
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Time management
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Self-Motivated
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Moving and handling
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults
- Assisting with personal hygiene
- Bathing and dressing assistance
- Mobility assistance proficiency
- Specialised equipment usage
- Patient safety training
- End-Of-Life support
- Healthcare ethical standards compliance
- Nutritional guidance
- Respecting boundaries
- Interpersonal aptitude
- Palliative care experience
- Personal care plan execution
- Dementia care expertise
- Person-centred care plans
- Elderly care
- Personal care assistance
- Nutrition management
- Documentation development
- Housekeeping
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Personal care
- Infection prevention and control
- Cultural awareness
- Activities of Daily Living
- Medication Administration
- Dementia awareness
- Food preparation
- Care management
- Patient transport
- Meal preparation
- Disability Care
- End Of Life Care
- Infection prevention
Certification
- Care certificate, Alison Academy, 2024
- Care Certificate, ST John’s Ambulance Association, 2021
- Hairdressing Certificate, Methodist Vocational College, 1999
Custom
Hairdressing, volunteering, participating in philanthropic community events., Available upon request
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Additional Information
I am a passionate and caring person having lived with a disabled family member.I love cooking.reading books,walking ,story telling.
Accomplishments
Trained to be a Healthcare Assistant
Working as a Healthcare Assistant
Affiliations
None
Timeline
Live In Care Assistant
HFH Healthcare
2023.09 - 2024.10
Hairdresser
Chane Hair Saloon
2000.01 - 2021.08
Healthcare Assistant
Shangani Rural Hospital
09 2021 - 08 2022
GCSE, Ordinary Level Certificate - undefined
Sikhulile Secondary School
Nurse Aid Certificate - Healthcare
St Johns Ambulance Association