CHARLES CHARI
Leeds,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated and passionate Health Care Assistant with a track record of success in delivering exceptional patient care. Compassionate support worker dedicated to fostering trusting, engaging, and diverse lifestyles for residents. Expert in care home environments, delivering guidance and encouragement to patients through comprehensive physical and emotional support. Proactively addresses pressure by providing reliable, adaptable support tailored to unique needs. Champions patient well-being, safety, and dignity through dedicated care and support. Committed to fostering positive outcomes through exceptional patient care and collaboration within teams.
Committed Health Care Assistant focused on enhancing daily life of patients through compassionate care. Provides physical assistance and mental stimulation for holistic wellbeing. Diligent in monitoring symptoms and progress to boost health outcomes.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Health Care Assistant
Fairlie Healthcare Group
Purley, United Kingdom
09.2025 - 06.2026
- Supported residents in daily activities, including eating, bathing, and dressing, to enhance quality of life within care homes.
- Enforced strict adherence to infection control measures, ensuring safety for both staff and patients.
- Oversaw personal hygiene of bed-bound patients while upholding dignity and respect at all times.
- Tracked vital signs of patients with precision for accurate readings.
- Provided exceptional patient service by ensuring cleanliness in wards.
- Facilitated patient care, enhancing comfort and well-being.
- Supported all facets of personal care, ensuring comfort and dignity are maintained.
- Guided patients during medical appointments and hospital visits.
Trainee Bus Driver
Arrival Bus
London
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Training in bus navigation systems.
- Customer assistance.
- Modified approach to new situations, mastering new skills and refining time management capabilities.
- Sustained optimal cleanliness in bus by conducting routine checks and effective cleaning.
- Carried out comprehensive pre-trip inspections of bus to ascertain operational readiness.
Health Care Assistant
Fairlie Healthcare Group
Purley, United Kingdom
05.2024 - 07.2025
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing attentive personal care.
- Delivered high-quality patient service by maintaining cleanliness in wards.
- Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Safely escorted patients during medical appointments and hospital visits.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
Care Taker
Redeemed Christian Church of God
Thornton Heath - Croydon, United Kingdom
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Evaluated building to ensure compliance with health, safety and security standards.
- Monitored internal and external areas to ensure building security.
- Documented arrival and departure of church members and visitors' vehicles.
- Executed daily opening and closing responsibilities, ensuring vigilant attention to church security at all times.
- Reviewed cleaning and caretaking equipment, conducted minor repairs and documented defects.
- Maintained cleanliness and tidiness of toilets and wash areas.
- Provided customised support to church members with disabilities.
Healthcare Support Worker: Voluntary
Ingutsheni Central Mental Hospital
Bulawayo
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Assisted patients with bed mobility, bathing, dressing, feeding and toileting.
- Delivered companionship through attentive listening, engaging with books, and enjoying TV shows to alleviate clients' loneliness.
- Shielded service users from dangerous items.
- Guided clients in attaining personal and treatment-related objectives.
- Ensured confidentiality of client information.
- Motivated and empowered service users to maintain maximum independence.
Van Driver
Tristance Suppliers T/A Valley Vision
Bulawayo
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Conducted daily vehicle inspections to uphold safety standards.
- Ensured timely delivery of goods by adhering to optimal routes and upholding vehicle condition.
- Inspected vehicle prior to each trip to identify mechanical issues early.
- Ensured cleanliness in van, enhancing professional company image.
Healthcare Assistant - Support Worker/ Volunteer
Luveve Clinic
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Oversaw and upheld cleanliness and sanitation standards of designated station and service users rooms.
- Organised, prepared, and served meals and snacks in accordance with prescribed diets.
- Supported clients in managing daily living requirements to enhance self-esteem and overall wellness.
- Facilitated feeding and monitored intake to support patients in meeting nutritional objectives.
- Maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and orderliness of patient rooms.
- Implemented safe and hygiene protocols through maintenance of a clean work environment.
- Employed wheelchairs to support service users with mobility.
- Recorded daily activities meticulously.
Van Driver
Unemployed
Bulawayo
01.2020 - 02.2020
- Transitioned from Johannesburg, South Africa to Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
Lorry Driver
Frankan Logistics
Johannesburg
01.2014 - 12.2019
- Compiled, documented, and handled goods cautiously to minimise risk of damage.
- Confirmed meticulous execution and processing of delivery paperwork after shifts.
- Maximised fuel efficiency through adoption of cost-effective driving strategies.
- Shipped goods, liquids, or materials aligned with delivery protocols.
Delivery Driver
Atlantic Freight
Johannesburg, South Africa
02.2009 - 12.2013
- Completed daily pre-trip inspection checklist ahead of customer drop-offs maintaining order and delivery accuracy.
- Utilised hand-held devices to capture, document and communicate proof of delivery.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness for professional appearance.
- Followed safe driving practices for safety of fellow road users.
- Applied personal road knowledge and GPS application to set shortest routes.
Van Driver
Pine Transport
Johannesburg
01.2006 - 12.2008
- Drove van for timely delivery of parcels following company standards.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring safe and timely delivery of items.
- Worked flexible hours including weekends and holidays to meet business requirements.
- Ensured correct loading and unloading of products to avoid damage or loss.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch team, aiding efficient coordination of deliveries.
Warehouse Worker
UNIFREIGHT SWIFT TRANSPORT
Bulawayo
03.1991 - 11.2005
- Executed assessment for breakages prior to transporting goods.
- Executed responsibilities safely according to warehouse regulations, fostering best working practices.
- Monitored cargo to ensure accurate tracking of freight movements.
- Arranged and categorised freight in designated areas using boards or pallets.
- Facilitated loading of packaged goods onto trucks for shipping.
- Maintained precise and current freight records.
- Upheld rigorous cleanliness standards in working areas, ensuring compliance with health, safety and hygiene regulations.
Education
GCSEs -
Ihlathi Secondary School
Bulawayo, ZimbabweSkills
- Personal hygiene
- Manual handling techniques
- Tracheostomy management
- Communicating with dementia patients
- Adapting to patient needs
- Multitasking under pressure
- Patient care
- Monitoring observations
- Exceptional communicator
- Compassionate care giver
- Patient mobility assistance
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Housekeeping
Certification
- Care Certificate
- Driver Certificate of Professional Competence Modules 3 & 4
- Driving licence Code B
- CSTF Mandatory Training Course for Healthcare in Basic Life Support and Health & Safety
- Certificate of Achievement in Emergency First Aid at Work
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Fairlie Healthcare Group
09.2025 - 06.2026
Trainee Bus Driver
Arrival Bus
07.2025 - 08.2025
Health Care Assistant
Fairlie Healthcare Group
05.2024 - 07.2025
Care Taker
Redeemed Christian Church of God
11.2023 - 05.2024
Healthcare Support Worker: Voluntary
Ingutsheni Central Mental Hospital
03.2022 - 10.2023
Van Driver
Tristance Suppliers T/A Valley Vision
03.2021 - 02.2022
Healthcare Assistant - Support Worker/ Volunteer
Luveve Clinic
02.2020 - 02.2021
Van Driver
Unemployed
01.2020 - 02.2020
Lorry Driver
Frankan Logistics
01.2014 - 12.2019
Delivery Driver
Atlantic Freight
02.2009 - 12.2013
Van Driver
Pine Transport
01.2006 - 12.2008
Warehouse Worker
UNIFREIGHT SWIFT TRANSPORT
03.1991 - 11.2005
GCSEs -
Ihlathi Secondary School