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Intern

Joiner Madziva

Leeds,West Yorkshire

Summary

I recently completed my mental health nursing degree at Sheffield Halla
m University and am now registered with the NMC.

I have ten years of experience working as a support worker or care assistant and am focused on improving patients' lives through high-quality support.Proficient in life and social skills, helping patients integrate into the community and live more robustly.Well-versed in hoists and mobility aids.I firmly believe in person-centered care and involve patients and their families in tailoring their care per the Department of Health recommendations.I possess excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills, which I gained through my experience working with vulnerable individuals.I am hardworking, trustworthy, reliable, passionate, and enthusiastic in everything I do.I can work well under pressure and remain calm in stressful situations while also giving support to my colleagues.My assessor described me as an excellent communicator with excellent interpersonal skills when dealing with patients and relatives.I always aim to follow the NMC code of professional conduct throughout my nursing journey and ensure that my practice remains within the boundaries set.I enjoy being a team player and have worked effectively within multi-disciplinary teams during my nursing training.If selected for the role, I will bring my enthusiasm and experience to the team and work towards maintaining a high standard of care for our patients and service users.Supporting the core values of promoting dignity, respect, and choice will guide my approach to patient care.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Support Worker

Aspire Community Benefit Society
Leeds
08.2020 - Current
  • Monitored individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and well-being needs.
  • Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
  • Led group activity programmes to support independence and encourage community inclusion.
  • Provided physical and emotional support, employing compassionate care to help individuals achieve their full potential.
  • Promoted personal well-being and independence, building service user confidence through social and community interaction.
  • Delivered high-quality care to individuals with varying needs, tailoring support to meet personalised care plans.
  • Continuously promoted best practices in health, safety, and security to safeguard service user welfare.
  • Administering medication and providing personal care
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Agency Support Worker

Reed Global Recruitment
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
  • Monitored individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and well-being needs.
  • Built strong patient relationships through compassionate care and friendly rapport building.
  • Delivered high-quality care to individuals with varying needs, tailoring support to meet personalised care plans.
  • Reported on service user progress to senior staff, addressing concerns and suggesting appropriate action.
  • Monitored individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and wellbeing needs.
  • Promoted personal wellbeing and independence, building service user confidence through social and community interaction.
  • Planned, prepared and served meals for clients, strictly following prescribed dietary orders.
  • Ensured consistent quality improvement by developing improved personal care services, optimising service user satisfaction.

Care assistant

Affinity Trust. The Gate House
06.2014 - 01.2016
  • Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
  • Promoted personal wellbeing and independence, building service user confidence through social and community interaction.
  • Conducted one-to-one and group support sessions, helping service users to achieve care plan objectives.
  • Facilitated weekly group meetings, providing safe, secure spaces for service users to interact and socialise.
  • Monitored individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and wellbeing needs.
  • Continuously promoted best practices in health, safety and security to safeguard service user welfare.
  • Administered medication with rigorous planning and recordkeeping.
  • Built strong patient relationships through compassionate care and friendly rapport building.

Volunteer support worker

St George's Crypt, St Georges Church
01.2012 - 03.2014
  • I supported clients in building appropriate skills to live safely and independently.
  • Maximised independence by motivating and supporting service users towards established goals.
  • Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive client relationships for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
  • Submitted reports to manager regarding status of client.
  • Prioritised patient welfare, providing comfort, reassurance and support to reduce anxiety and distress.
  • Ensured optimal hydration, monitoring and recording patients' fluid intake and output in fluid balance charts.
  • Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.

Care assistant

Barchester Nursing Home. Thistle Hill
Leeds, South west Yorkshire
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
  • Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
  • Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
  • I worked closely with other healthcare professionals such as nurses and doctors to ensure coordinated and person-centred care was given.
  • Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
  • Prepared hot drinks and snacks for service users, offering a warm, welcoming environment for their duration of stay.
  • Reported dangerous incidents to mitigate further risks to health and safety of staff and service users.
  • Safeguarded service user confidentiality, respect and privacy related to services and records management.
  • Assisted users with disabilities and special needs to maintain access for all participants.

Education

Degree - Mental Health Nursing

Sheffield Hallam University
09.2020 - 09.2023

Diploma of Higher Education - Health Science

Distant Learning
Leeds
09.2019 - 07.2020

Diploma of Higher Education - Social Science

Leeds City College
Leeds
09.2013 - 09.2014

Diploma - Hairdressing

2013

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Care needs assessment
  • Care plan development
  • Clean driving record
  • Documentation expertise
  • Care management
  • Highly dependable
  • Fast learner

Interests

I like to unwind by playing games, watching movies, and listening to music. I am outgoing and want to get involved in the community by helping adults and kids, attending church, participating in celebrations, taking family vacations, and staying in shape by walking and going to the gym.

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

Degree - Mental Health Nursing

Sheffield Hallam University
09.2020 - 09.2023

Support Worker

Aspire Community Benefit Society
08.2020 - Current

Diploma of Higher Education - Health Science

Distant Learning
09.2019 - 07.2020

Agency Support Worker

Reed Global Recruitment
01.2016 - 01.2020

Care assistant

Affinity Trust. The Gate House
06.2014 - 01.2016

Diploma of Higher Education - Social Science

Leeds City College
09.2013 - 09.2014

Volunteer support worker

St George's Crypt, St Georges Church
01.2012 - 03.2014

Care assistant

Barchester Nursing Home. Thistle Hill
01.2012 - 01.2014

Diploma - Hairdressing

Joiner Madziva