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David Amos Muchena

Ripley

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated in-home caregiver with 7+ years of experience providing personalized care to elderly clients. Skilled in assisting with activities of daily living, medication management, and companionship. Seeking to leverage my expertise to provide exceptional care and support to clients in need.

Support professional with focus on providing compassionate care and effective assistance to individuals in need. Background in helping clients with daily activities and emotional support, fostering safe and comfortable environment. Reliable team player with strong communication skills and adaptability to changing situations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Support Worker

Babington Hospital-England NHS Trust
04.2024 - Current
  • Monitored and recorded stay-at-home patient conditions by providing personal care, promoting healthy lifestyle choices among service users through education on nutrition, exercise, and medication management.
  • Advising patients by teaching the use of a cane or walker, special techniques, and equipment for personal hygiene.
  • Recording patient information by making entries in the patient journal and notifying the nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions.
  • Maintaining security precautions and following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards.
  • Enhancing service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value.

Avanti Homecare
06.2023 - 03.2024
  • Provided in-home care to a senior citizen, including physical care (lifting and bathing) and emotional wellness through expert knowledge of safety and body mechanics to provide compassionate care.
  • Prepared and submitted accurate and complete patient progress notes to the care team.
  • Delivered friendly and professional companionship, including social activities inside and outside of the home.
  • Performed light housekeeping responsibilities, including cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation.
  • Instructed the patient to follow his nutrition plan as directed by a care team.

Nurse Assistant

2ref Hospital Zimbabwe National Army
05.2021 - 04.2023
  • Lend patient care to in-hospital patients by generating plans and schedules after discussion with nursing staff and doctors.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Maintained strict infection control protocols while performing wound care, catheter care, and other medical procedures.
  • Promoted patient safety by closely monitoring vitals, reporting abnormal findings to nursing staff, and administering medications as directed.

Health Care Assistant

Universal Hospital
12.2018 - 2020
  • 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.
  • Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
  • Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
  • Contributed to a positive workplace culture by mentoring newly hired healthcare assistants and sharing best practices.

IT-Casual Relief Teacher

David Livingstone Primary School
05.2013 - 12.2014
  • Implemented effective behavior management strategies, resulting in improved student focus and participation.
  • Provided instructional support to students with special needs through differentiated instruction and accommodations tailored to their unique requirements.
  • Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
  • Promoted cultural awareness within the classroom by incorporating diverse resources and perspectives into lesson plans and discussions.
  • Assessed student progress regularly, providing timely feedback for both academic growth and personal development.

Education

Certificates - Parkinson disease, Caring for someone with epilepsy, Building mental health resilience continence management and care

Florence Academy
01.2022

Nurse aide - Community Home-based care

Zimbabwe Red Cross Society
01.2021

Advanced Level GCSE certificate - Geography, Business Studies, English language and communication skills

Ellis Robins Boys’ High
01.2009

Ordinary Level GCSE certificate - English, Science, Geography, Shona, Accounts

Ellis Robins Boys’ High
01.2009

Counseling certificate - undefined

Zimbabwe Open University
01.2007

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Excellent communication
  • Basic life support
  • Time management
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Mobility support
  • Critical thinking
  • Empathy and patience
  • Crisis management
  • Client advocacy

Websites

Certification

  • Health and Social care NVQ, United Kingdom
  • CPR and Advanced First Aid Certified, Zimbabwe Red Cross

Timeline

Support Worker

Babington Hospital-England NHS Trust
04.2024 - Current

Avanti Homecare
06.2023 - 03.2024

Nurse Assistant

2ref Hospital Zimbabwe National Army
05.2021 - 04.2023

Health Care Assistant

Universal Hospital
12.2018 - 2020

IT-Casual Relief Teacher

David Livingstone Primary School
05.2013 - 12.2014

Certificates - Parkinson disease, Caring for someone with epilepsy, Building mental health resilience continence management and care

Florence Academy

Nurse aide - Community Home-based care

Zimbabwe Red Cross Society

Advanced Level GCSE certificate - Geography, Business Studies, English language and communication skills

Ellis Robins Boys’ High

Ordinary Level GCSE certificate - English, Science, Geography, Shona, Accounts

Ellis Robins Boys’ High

Counseling certificate - undefined

Zimbabwe Open University

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