Farai Ashley Muwalo
Milton keynes,Buckinghamshire
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in elderly care, including hoist operation mastery and personal care plan execution. Proven ability to assist with personal hygiene, bathing, and dressing, ensuring patient safety through responsive listening and manual handling certification. Skilled in medication administration and housekeeping, committed to enhancing the quality of life for patients. Career goal: to continue providing compassionate and comprehensive care within a reputable healthcare organisation.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Domiciliary care assistant
Blessings care Ltd
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.
- Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of every resident's progress over time.
- Respected privacy and dignity of each resident during provision of care services.
- Adhered strictly to professional standards, regulations and policies at all times while executing duties.
- Encouraged independence among patients whilst assisting them with tasks.
- Administered medication to patients, ensuring proper health management.
- Ensured safe environment by maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in the facility.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
Nurse aide
City of Harare Mount pleasant Poly Clinic
Harare, Zimbabwe
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Changed sheets and rotated bed in proper manner
- Assisting with range of motion exercise
- Transfer wheelchair bound patients using safe patient handling devices
- Assisting with proper hygiene and ensure the cleanliness of living quarters
- Taking and recording patients vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, reading as well as monitoring oxygen levels
- Assisted with dressing changes, promoting healing process of wounds or injuries.
- Recorded vital signs, contributing to accurate medical records.
- Cleaned, sterilised and stored clinical equipment appropriately.
- Clean and sterilizing urine receptacles as per trust procedure
Homebased Caregiver
Private residence
Harare, Zimbabwe
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided companionship by engaging in social and recreational activities.
- Maintained a clean environment to promote patient hygiene.
- Scheduled safe transport and companionship to and from hospital and GP appointments twice a week
- Assisted with daily living activities for improved quality of life.
- Ensured timely administration of prescribed drugs; resulted in improved patient health.
- Assisted patients in mobility around the house; prevented accidents.
- Aided clients with bedtime routines, washing and dressing.
- Delivered personal care and grooming routines to boost wellbeing.
- Safely transported and accompanied clients to appointments and activities.
- Used moving and handling skills to facilitate safe transfers on mobility-impaired service users while promoting dignity and independence.
Cashier
City of Harare
Harare, Harare
11.2005 - 03.2024
- Balanced till at end of day, maintaining accurate records.
- Coordinated with team members for smooth shift transitions.
- Assisted customers with enquiries.
- Maintained clean and organised workspace to ensure efficient service.
- Identified counterfeit notes whilst handling cash, ensuring financial security.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally leading to higher retention rates.
- Used Point of Sale system efficiently, speeding up transactions.
Education
GCSEs - Gcse
VISITATION MAKUMBI HIGH
ZIMBABWESkills
- Hoist operation mastery
- Assisting with personal hygiene
- Responsive listening
- Personal care plan execution
- Patient safety training
- Manual handling certification
- Bathing and dressing assistance
- Elderly care
- Housekeeping
- Medication Administration
- Incontinence care
Certification
- Nurse Aide certificate, Zimbabwe Red Cross Society, 2022
- Advanced First Aide, Zimbabwe Red Cross Society, 2022
- Community Based Health Care, Zimbabwe Red Cross Society, 2022
- IELTS Certificate General Training UKVI, 2022
Custom
- Sporting
- Travelling
- Cooking
- Reading
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Domiciliary care assistant
Blessings care Ltd
06.2024 - Current
Nurse aide
City of Harare Mount pleasant Poly Clinic
06.2022 - 09.2022
Homebased Caregiver
Private residence
08.2019 - 01.2021
Cashier
City of Harare
11.2005 - 03.2024
GCSEs - Gcse
VISITATION MAKUMBI HIGH
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