Gift Mufuma
Hudders,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate care professional with extensive experience in domiciliary care and person-centred support. Proficient in safe patient handling, medication administering, and safeguarding vulnerable adults. Demonstrates a strong commitment to health and safety regulations, accurate documentation, and maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients. Skilled in providing end-of-life support, mobility assistance, and basic life support including first aid and CPR. Adept at working with Alzheimer's patients, offering positive encouragement practices, and ensuring comprehensive personal care. Career goal: to continue delivering high-quality care while enhancing skills in advanced healthcare practices.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior care worker
Passion Home Care
Huddersfield, Kirklees
06.2022 - Current
- Adapted communication methods according to individual's abilities facilitating understanding and positive interactions.
- Administered medication accurately, enhancing patient health.
- Improved patient comfort by providing high-quality personal care.
- Managed challenging behaviour professionally and calmly reducing instances of distress amongst residents.
- Provided companionship to elderly patients, resulting in improved emotional wellbeing.
- Empowered individuals through choice and decision-making opportunities promoting independence.
- Prepared nutritious meals, ensuring better health of residents.
- Conducted regular training sessions for junior care workers which improved service delivery quality.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, minimising risk to clients' health and safety.
- Ensured safety in the living environment by regular inspection and maintenance.
- Assisted residents with personal hygiene tasks for enhanced self-esteem and dignity.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals for effective treatment plans.
- Liaised effectively with families regarding the welfare of their loved ones ensuring transparency and trust in our service provision.
- Maintained accurate records of patient's condition, aiding their medical reviews.
- Aided in bathing, dressing and continence support.
- Adapted communication to enhance understanding of non-verbal, deaf, or elderly clients.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Understand Stroke Care Managment
Skills and education group
united kingdom 06.2022 - 09.2022
NVQ Level 3 - Understand Sensory Loss
Skills and Education Group
United Kingdom 06.2022 - 09.2022
Skills
- Safe patient handling
- End-Of-Life support
- Compassionate attitude
- Patience under pressure
- Patience with slow tasks
- Experience with alzheimer's patients
- Positive encouragement practice
- Health and Safety regulations
- Wheelchair transfers
- Hoist transfers
- Fluid and stool charts
- Documentation accuracy
- Respect for privacy
- Empathy for seniors
- Domiciliary care
- Health checks
- Social care
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Personal care
- Medication administering
- Person-centred care
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults
- Spot checks
- Compassionate care
- Basic life support
- Meal preparation
- Mobility assistance
- Attentive listening
- Toileting assistance
- Healthy meals preparation and feeding
- Room maintenance
- First aid and CPR
Timeline
Senior care worker
Passion Home Care
06.2022 - Current
NVQ Level 3 - Understand Stroke Care Managment
Skills and education group
06.2022 - 09.2022
NVQ Level 3 - Understand Sensory Loss
Skills and Education Group
06.2022 - 09.2022
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