Fortune Makore
Harare
Summary
Responsible caring Health Care Assistant with expertise in patient care and proficient in emergency response care. Skilled at monitoring ongoing conditions with knowledge of documentation practices. Compassionate nature provides families with peace of mind while offering ambulation and personal assistance to meet diverse patient needs. Experienced in managing supplies, cleaning surfaces and replenishing linens for patient needs
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Nurse Aide
Mount Darwin Hospital
Mount Darwin
01.2023 - Current
- Reported non-compliant behaviour to head nurses to maintain high-quality care.
- Carried out safe, secure manual handling, promoting independence whilst assisting patients with mobility.
- Collaborated with nurses to evaluate care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
- Delivered practical and emotional support to patients and caregivers, enhancing quality care provisions.
- Diligently followed Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies to minimise ward infection rates.
- Input patient data onto clinical system, adhering to confidentiality laws.
- Supported bed-ridden patients through regular repositioning and chair-based exercise, helping to prevent sores, joint degeneration and blood clotting.
- Built caring, supportive relationships with residents, enhancing daily life through personalised care.
- Provided incontinence care and bed baths, maintaining patient dignity at all times.
- Collected and disposed of clinical waste in line with regulations.
- Recorded weight and height measurements, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Cleaned, sterilised and stored clinical equipment appropriately.
- Prepared treatment rooms prior to use.
- Educated patients and family members on in-home care techniques.
- Monitored medical supply levels and restocked exam rooms.
- Performed daily clinical observations, recording medical data accurately and securely.
- Supported data security and patient privacy with adherence to confidentiality protocols.
- Administered oral medication to incapacitated patients as outlined in care plans.
- Responded to patient call lights and supported continuum of care with appropriate interventions.
- Charted patient data in Health Information system.
Health Care Assistant
Combined Health
Mutare
01.2018 - 12.2022
- Vigilantly monitored changes in physical and mental health, reporting deterioration to senior carers for urgent attention.
- Administered blood tests and blood pressure checks.
- Met with patients and families to discuss care plan adaptations, seeking continual improvement.
- Aided service users in everyday activities, such as washing and dressing, ensuring constant safety and effective care.
- Safely escorted patients during medical appointments and hospital visits.
- Helped service users improve their independence, building strength and confidence to enhance daily living.
- Ensured safe, secure living conditions for service users, reducing risk and enhancing quality of life.
- Demonstrated consistent respect and privacy for care users, maintaining dignity irrespective of circumstance.
- Built patient confidence through physical exercise, promoting positive lifestyle changes and improved wellbeing.
- Improved service users' daily lives through compassionate conversation, empathetic care and community socialisation.
- Supported clinical staff to complete health assessments.
- Prepared healthy meals and delivered feeding support.
- Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
- Delivered high-quality, dedicated care to clients with disability, consistently achieving individual care plan objectives.
- Thoroughly sterilised and sanitised clinical and mobility equipment.
- Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
- Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
- Organised activities and exercises to promote physical and mental well-being.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Early Childhood Development Education
01.2016 - 12.2019
GCSEs - GCSE - Ordinary Level
01.1997 - 11.2000
Skills
- Clinical observations
- Quality patient care
- Healthcare support
- Practical patient support
- Personal care
- Computer literate
- Secure manual handling
- Emotional patient support
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Specimen collection
- Patient observations
- Pressure area care
- Basic life support
- Clinical waste disposal
- Patient risk assessment
- Pain level assessment
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Nurse Aide - Mount Darwin Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Health Care Assistant - Combined Health
01.2018 - 12.2022
United Teachers College of Education - Diploma of Higher Education, Early Childhood Development Education
01.2016 - 12.2019
Highfields High School - GCSEs, GCSE - Ordinary Level
01.1997 - 11.2000
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