JIMMY ZIWA
bristol,UNITED KINGDOM
Summary
Dedicated care professional with extensive expertise in supporting individuals with non-verbal communication needs, learning disabilities, pica disorder, and autism. Proficient in end-of-life support, dementia care, and elderly assistance, with a strong focus on patient safeguarding and infection prevention. Skilled in hoist operation, bathing and dressing assistance, meal preparation, and housekeeping. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for those in care through compassionate service and comprehensive disability support.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Care assistant
BERKLEY CARE
bristol, Bristol
2025.06 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare team for effective patient care delivery.
- Followed strict dietary plans tailored for each patient's health condition resulting in improved overall health status of residents.
- Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.
- Provided emotional support to patients, improving their mental wellbeing.
- Helped with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness amongst patients.
Health care assistant
OLIVER LEAF HEALTH CARE SOLUTIONS
bristol, UK
2023.09 - Current
- I have been supporting someone who is non verbal, living with autism, pica order, self-injurious behaviour and learning diffculties.
- I am PBS (positive behavioural support) trained.
- I support people with challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Kept detailed records of patient progress, assisted medical staff in treatment planning.
- Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- I support people with Huntington chorea.
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
Education
CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT - HEALTH
LOVING TOUCH
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA 2022.01 - 2022.06
Skills
- I suppport individuals who are non verbal, learning disability, pica disorder and autism
- End-Of-Life support
- Bathing and dressing assistance
- Dementia care expertise
- Meal preparation
- Hoist operation mastery
- Elderly support
- First Aid
- Patient safeguarding
- Housekeeping
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Infection prevention and control
- Disability Care
Affiliations
- snookers
Languages
English
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Care assistant
BERKLEY CARE
2025.06 - Current
Health care assistant
OLIVER LEAF HEALTH CARE SOLUTIONS
2023.09 - Current
CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT - HEALTH
LOVING TOUCH
2022.01 - 2022.06