Dexter Michael Machipisa
Health Care Assistant
Alton,Hampshire
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Steve Jobs
Summary
A caregiver with a strong work ethic and open availability who desires to provide the utmost in patient care and work alongside other members of the medical staff. Results driven caregiver with vast experience. Looking for the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of my patients and help them feel more confident about managing their life with their current injury or illness. Able to provide both physical and emotional support. Experienced Patient Care Assistant proficient in directing high-quality and efficient patient care. A reliable individual with an approachable demeanor, championing patient independence. Energetic carer dedicated to efficient and effective collaboration between care teams, patients and families. Outgoing professional with collaborative and flexible approach to reaching mutually-beneficial resolutions. Experienced Patient Care Assistant proficient in directing high-quality and efficient patient care. Reliable individual with approachable, championing patient independence. Dedicated care worker with knowledge of diverse care needs. Offers companionship and engaging activities for clients. Holds local area knowledge and driving licence.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
CARE ASSISTANT
HARTFORD CARE: BELFORD HOUSE RESIDENTIAL HOME
Alton, Hampshire
05.2023 - Current
- Discussed future care with patients and families, demonstrating emotional resilience, active listening and compassion.
- Charted patient information related to vital signs, pain management and daily inputs and outputs.
- Actively listened to patients' complaints and feedback, actioning improvements to continuously elevate quality of care.
- Documented care plans, hospital actions and patient activities in line with best practices.
- Monitored patient progress, identifying and proactively addressing obstacles hindering recovery.
- Reduced patient anxiety by clearly and calmly explaining clinical processes and procedures.
- Kept patient's house clean, tidy and hygienic by conducting deep cleans.
- Helped patients participate in leisure and physical activities, such as attending day trips and visiting community clubs.
- Helped patients in and out of objects such as beds, chairs and baths using hoisting equipment.
- Helped improve the mental wellbeing of the lonely and vulnerable by planning exciting activities while carrying out care activities.
- Managed the meal preparation for patients, creating according to requests and dietary requirements.
- Assisted patients with basic needs such as washing, dressing and maintaining their hygiene.
- Prepared and cooked patient's food using ovens, fryers, microwaves and stoves.
- Conducted health checks on patients, such as temperature, weight and pulse tests, to ensure patients stayed healthy.
- Delivered mobility support to clients, including hoists, wheelchairs and vehicle access aids.
- Performed domestic cleaning tasks, including vacuuming, mopping and washing.
- Followed strict dietary requirements to support diverse nutritional needs and cultural backgrounds.
- Assisted with personal hygiene from bathing to toileting, while promoting dignity and independence.
- Built excellent relationships using patient-centred approach throughout care activities.
- Kept living areas presentable, clean and hygienic with rigorous sanitising techniques.
- Conducted housekeeping tasks to keep living areas presentable, clean and hygienic.
- Assisted with daily hygiene requirements such as bathing, cleaning, showering and toileting.
- Shared caring and compassionate nature to uplift patients during challenging times.
- Provided emotional support to clients through regular conversation and companionship.
- Implemented personalised care, treatment and recovery plans adapted to patient needs and circumstances.
- Created specialised meals, drinks and snacks according to patient requirements and dietary needs.
- Provided support to clients during sensitive tasks such as bathing and toileting.
- Safely managed and administered medication.
PRIVATE HOME
Harare, Zimbabwe
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Dressing and undressing, preparing the service user for Day Care or trips out
- Washing, bathing, showering, shaving, grooming, cleaning teeth
- Hair care {washing, brushing}
- Toileting and all aspects of personal hygiene
- Continence management
- Getting in and out of bed
- Helping with rehabilitation programmes, as prescribed by healthcare professionals
- Day, evening night sitting services as required
- Ensure clients received their medication on time
- Supported clients to move on their own
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises
- Provide emotional support
- Acted quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
- Cleaning and tidying the clinic, running errands
- Encourage clients to remain active for as long as possible
- Assisted with dressing and grooming
- Managing behaviour and sleep problems
- Handled household tasks like grocery shopping and laundry
- Prepare and serve meals at the appropriate time
- Made recommendations to family members and healthcare personnel on the plan of care
- Collaborating with other health care and social care professionals to provide the best possible care.
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT
PHAKAMA HOSPITAL, Gwanda
, Zimbabwe
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Assisting the service user to take prescribed medication
- Dietary Care:
- Preparation of snacks and meals according to the service users likes and assisting with feeding as required
- Domestic/ Household Services:
- General cleaning duties, to include cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, polishing
- Bed-making
- Clearing refuse and rubbish
- Shopping and the preparation of shopping lists and assistance with budgeting.
CARE ASSISTANT
CITI MED HOSPITAL
Harare, Zimbabwe
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Serves as a liaison for communication and education of patients and family
- Supporting unit operations and patient flow by maintaining supplies, equipment and unit environmental services
- Receiving new admissions, opening their beds, taking vitals on arrival and advising the kitchen on dietary requirements
- Personal care, according to personal needs of the patients, treatment and care plans while promoting privacy, independence and safety
- Assisting according to needs as symptoms progress
- Observing and recording client conditions and vital signs including blood glucose checks and nebulization as required
- Catheter care, emptying urine bags, measuring urine output if required
- Escorting patients for scans and x-rays
- Carbonization of rooms after patient discharges and bed making
- Wound care according to nurse's direction and supervision.
Education
Child protection Online Learning -
Adult Support Protection Online Learning -
CARE SUPPORT WORKERS CERTIFICATE], [FLORENCE ACADEMY -
FIRE SAFETY CERTIFICATE], [FLORENCE ACADEMY -
[CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND COMPLAINTS HANDLING CERTIFICATE], [FLORENCE -
BUILDING MENTAL HEALTH RESILIENCE CERTIFICATE], [FLORENCE ACADEMY] -
BED RAIL SAFETY CERTIFICATE], [FLORENCE -
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFICATE], [FLORENCE ACADEMY] -
ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP CERTIFICATE] -
ALLERGENS CERTIFICATE], [FLORENCE -
REDCROSS CERTIFICATE], [ZIMBABWE REDCROSS SOCIETY -
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN - CERTIFICATE] -
[FLORENCE ACADEMY -
SAFEGUARDING -
CERTIFICATE], [FLORENCE ACADEMY -
[FOOD HYGIENE CERTIFICATE] -
Skills
- Keeping patients comfortable
- Following up with patients
- Ambulating and repositioning patients
- Explaining procedures to patients
- Putting patients to sleep
- Fast-tracking patients
- Chronic illness understanding
- Bandaging patients
- Educating medical patients
- Supporting medical patients
- Public relations
- Problem-solving
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Team building
Languages
English
Native language
English
Intermediate
English
Intermediate
Timeline
CARE ASSISTANT - HARTFORD CARE: BELFORD HOUSE RESIDENTIAL HOME
05.2023 - Current
- PRIVATE HOME
11.2022 - 03.2023
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT - PHAKAMA HOSPITAL, Gwanda
06.2022 - 10.2022
CARE ASSISTANT - CITI MED HOSPITAL
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Child protection Online Learning,
- Adult Support Protection Online Learning,
- CARE SUPPORT WORKERS CERTIFICATE], [FLORENCE ACADEMY,
- FIRE SAFETY CERTIFICATE], [FLORENCE ACADEMY,
- [CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND COMPLAINTS HANDLING CERTIFICATE], [FLORENCE,
- BUILDING MENTAL HEALTH RESILIENCE CERTIFICATE], [FLORENCE ACADEMY],
- BED RAIL SAFETY CERTIFICATE], [FLORENCE,
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFICATE], [FLORENCE ACADEMY],
- ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP CERTIFICATE],
- ALLERGENS CERTIFICATE], [FLORENCE,
- REDCROSS CERTIFICATE], [ZIMBABWE REDCROSS SOCIETY,
- SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN - CERTIFICATE],
- [FLORENCE ACADEMY,
- SAFEGUARDING,
- CERTIFICATE], [FLORENCE ACADEMY,
- [FOOD HYGIENE CERTIFICATE],
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