Fungai Pfunde
Abingdon
Summary
Professional support worker prepared to deliver high-quality night support. Proven ability to handle sensitive situations with care and maintain secure environment. Recognized for strong team collaboration and achieving reliable results, adapting seamlessly to changing demands. Skilled in crisis intervention and empathetic communication.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organisational skills.Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Waking Night Support Worker
Maryhare School
Newbury
11.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with daytime staff to ensure seamless transitions between shifts, resulting in consistent care for children.
- Provided one-on-one support for individuals experiencing difficulty sleeping or requiring additional attention during the night shift.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines by adhering strictly to policies and procedures at all times during support provision.
- Administered medications accurately and on time, maintaining proper documentation of administration records.
- Developed trusting relationships with children by displaying patience, empathy, and professionalism throughout interactions.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current on best practices in support work, enhancing service quality for children.
- Actively listened to children'' concerns and provided appropriate emotional support when necessary.
- Improved children well-being by providing compassionate care and assistance during nighttime hours.
- Monitored children' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Waking Night Senior Care Assistant
Sue Ryder Palliative Care
Wallingford , Oxford
10.2023 - Current
- Streamlined communication among staff members through effective use of technology tools like electronic health records systems or mobile apps designed for caregiver teams.
- Enhanced overall patient experience by consistently delivering empathetic, respectful care and addressing individual preferences.
- Increased staff efficiency by training new team members on best practices in senior care and company policies.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Boosted resident morale through compassionate companionship and active listening to their concerns and stories.
Support Worker
Lodge Trust
11.2018 - 08.2023
- Focus on building strong relationships with clients and encourage trust with patient by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care
- Efficient use of care home database, maintaining and updating client details
- Liaising with health care professionals in providing patient-centred care
- Receiving telephone calls, responding to enquires and taking messages on behalf of the manager
- Data entry, preparation of memos, reports and updating care plans
- Ensuring risk assessments are reviewed, updated and adhered to
- Supporting with personal care whilst encouraging patient independence
Cleaner
Cottesmore Academy primary school
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Cleaning offices, toilets, hoovering, wiping etc
Cleaner
Compass Group
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Duties: cleaning officers mess, toilets, conference rooms etc
Health Care Assistant
The Cables Nursing home
05.2012 - 08.2014
- Completed care plans with meticulous attention whilst minimising errors
- Monitored patient observations on a daily basis providing highest levels of care
- Provided quality personal care while maintaining respect and sensitivity
- Promoted and encouraged independence, while assisting patients with daily routines
- Engaged in regular conversation with patients to support positive wellbeing
- Updating patient records and medical information on the system whilst ensuring patient confidentiality is utmost priority
Health Care Assistant
Carnoul health care
06.2009 - 12.2011
- Monitored patient observations on a daily basis providing highest levels of care
- Provided quality personal care while maintaining respect and sensitivity
- Promoted and encouraged independence, while assisting patients with daily routines
- Engaged in regular conversation with patients to maintain positive health and wellbeing
- Monitored patient health, behavioural and physical changes, reporting concerns to the manager
- Built strong relationships and encouraged trust with patients by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care
- Assisted in the rehabilitation of patients, including walking, talking and movement activities while adhering to care plans
- Assisted with general cleaning, tidying of rooms and sanitising kitchen workspaces
- Assisted in the administration of various medications and taking samples from patients when required
- Maintained excellent patient relationships by going the extra mile to attend to their needs and provide ongoing support
Education
GCSE OLevel -
Madziwa High School
Zimbabwe 11.2001
Skills
- Patience and tolerance
- Housekeeping tasks
- Reliability and punctuality
- Behavioral support
- Professional boundaries
- Self-awareness
- Client confidentiality
- Mobility assistance
- Personal care support
- Physical care assistance
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Fast learner
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Meal planning and preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Household cleaning
- Emotional support
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Medication administration
- Interpersonal skills
- Written communication
Timeline
Waking Night Support Worker
Maryhare School
11.2023 - Current
Waking Night Senior Care Assistant
Sue Ryder Palliative Care
10.2023 - Current
Cleaner
Cottesmore Academy primary school
10.2022 - 12.2022
Support Worker
Lodge Trust
11.2018 - 08.2023
Cleaner
Compass Group
09.2018 - 01.2019
Health Care Assistant
The Cables Nursing home
05.2012 - 08.2014
Health Care Assistant
Carnoul health care
06.2009 - 12.2011
GCSE OLevel -
Madziwa High School