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James Douglas Musiyiwa-Moyo

Ripon,North Yorkshire

Summary

A dedicated and supportive professional with knowledge of assisting and caring for elders with medical and physical conditions. Flexible to in-home or hospital setting.

Displays care, patience and compassion to improve mobility and wellbeing.

Proficient in computers and creative writing, with a strong background in training.

Committed to leveraging skills to foster inclusive environments, the community and support individuals in their recovery journey.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work history

Community support worker

Lifeways Group
Ripon, North Yorkshire
03.2025 - Current

Since joining Lifeways group, I have been assigned to three residences, two in Ripon and one in Boroughbridge.

The two elderly gentlemen we support in Boroughbridge, have behaviours that challenge, complex diabetes, learning disabilities and autism.

We support another five similarly elderly gentlemen in Ripon with other complex care and support needs.

Among my duties of care and safeguarding, I assist with personal hygiene needs, maintenance of dignity and respect, medication, cooking, driving and any other duty assigned.

Since joining this company, I have had a lot of training in various tenets to enable me to safely carry out my tasks.

Pizza maker

Dominos
Ripon, North Yorkshire
11.2024 - 02.2025
  • Created speciality pizzas upon request, showcasing creativity and flexibility.
  • Operated the pizza oven, ensuring optimal cooking times and temperatures.
  • Managed inventory efficiently to prevent ingredient shortages or wastage.
  • Adapted quickly in fast-paced environments whilst maintaining calmness under pressure.

Creative writer/director/producer film&television

ZTN Zimpapers television network prime
Harare, Zimbabwe
03.2016 - 11.2024
  • Authored informative articles for online platforms with a focus on imaginative storytelling techniques.
  • Enhanced brand image by crafting compelling product descriptions and promotional copy.
  • Oversaw proofreading assignments, ensuring error-free publications.
  • Fostered positive relationships with publishers through professional communication skills.
  • Participated in writer's workshops for continuous improvement in craft.
  • Wrote thought-provoking blog posts, stimulating reader engagement and discussion.
  • Conducted comprehensive editing tasks, improving readability and coherence.

wrote, directed and produced television content

including current affairs

Health and safety manager

RH Engineering consult ltd
Harare, Zimbabwe
03.2014 - 11.2015
  • Streamlined processes by conducting thorough evaluations of current systems.
  • Reviewed accident reports to identify areas of improvement.
  • Enhanced employee morale by ensuring safe working conditions.
  • Ensured all equipment met necessary safety requirements, reducing potential hazards.
  • otherwise, oversaw the entire occupational health safety and environmental issues of the business and the community we worked
  • Created comprehensive training materials to improve staff understanding of health and safety issues.
  • Liaised with regulatory authorities to maintain industry standards.
  • Implemented health and safety regulations, enhancing workplace environment.

snr flight purser/airline safety officer

Air Zimbabwe pvt ltd
Harare, Zimbabwe
10.1989 - 08.2009
  • Trained new crew members, improved team performance.
  • Provided first aid support in medical emergencies, maintained passenger wellbeing.
  • Exhibited calm demeanour during crises to maintain passenger trust,.
  • Liaised effectively with ground staff to relay important information about flight operations,.
  • Maintained safety regulations with frequent checks of emergency equipment.
  • Conducted pre-flight briefings for effective communication amongst the crew.
  • Delivered announcements over public address system for important notifications,

joined in 1989 as a flight attendant, rose through the ranks

Education

Higher certificate - OSHEMAC - Occupational health safety and environmental management

Zimbabwe school of health safety environmental management
Zimbabwe
03.2016 - 10.2016

diploma - community psychology

Allison's online education
Ireland
06.2024 - 10.2024

diploma - Occupational health safety

Allison's online education
Ireland
06.2024 - 10.2024

Skills

  • Disabilities understanding
  • Community engagement practices
  • Addiction recovery assistance
  • computers
  • creative writing
  • training

Affiliations

  • I love reading and writing. I like travelling, cooking, meeting new people

Timeline

Community support worker

Lifeways Group
03.2025 - Current

Pizza maker

Dominos
11.2024 - 02.2025

diploma - community psychology

Allison's online education
06.2024 - 10.2024

diploma - Occupational health safety

Allison's online education
06.2024 - 10.2024

Creative writer/director/producer film&television

ZTN Zimpapers television network prime
03.2016 - 11.2024

Higher certificate - OSHEMAC - Occupational health safety and environmental management

Zimbabwe school of health safety environmental management
03.2016 - 10.2016

Health and safety manager

RH Engineering consult ltd
03.2014 - 11.2015

snr flight purser/airline safety officer

Air Zimbabwe pvt ltd
10.1989 - 08.2009
James Douglas Musiyiwa-Moyo