Joshua Mutami
leeds,united kingdom
Summary
Highly motivated professional with proven track record of establishing meaningful connection with clients through a career of customer service. Currently working in care giving with ease and skill. Complies with healthcare guidelines, policies, and standards and reports patient information and observations to plan and guide nursing care. Maintains safe and clean environment using approved infection control practices. Focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Currently seeking full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem- solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Home Care Assistant
Limitless healthcare services
Leeds, UK
2023.08 - Current
- Promoted comfort, dignity and respect by providing outstanding care assistance in toileting, bathing and personal hygiene.
- Conducted care needs assessments, using findings to tailor high quality care plans toward individual client needs.
- Encouraged participation in social activities, promoting positive socialisation and community inclusion.
- Upheld safety and hygiene standards to reduce incidents and accidents.
- Maintained patient logs, keeping accurate records to measure progress against services received.
- Monitored individuals' physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes to doctors and family members.
- Performed household tasks, such as cleaning, vacuuming and cooking, creating safe home environments and minimising risks.
- Administered client medication with faultless accuracy.
- Thoroughly sterilised and sanitised clinical equipment and accessories.
- Safely and securely transported patients using hoists, Sara stedy and wheelchairs.
Care Assistant
Ikhaya Labantu Frail Care Facility
Cape town, South Africa
2022.02 - 2023.07
- Assisting patients with basic hygiene tasks, including washing, bathing, grooming and cleaning
- Providing ongoing emotional support and encouragement for elderly to ensure safety and elevated quality of life
- Assisting patients with mobility, feeding, ambulatory needs , and positioning in bed
- Conducting housekeeping chores around the establishment, cleaning and organizing according to patient needs
- Performing medication prompting and administration ensuring correct dosage and time
- Providing companionship and support during leisure and educational activities to support mental health
- Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
- Worked professionally with caregiving teams and hospital departments to maintain continuity of care.
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
- Assisted clinical staff with wound care and health assessments, enhancing care continuity between support teams.
- 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.
- Positioned, lifted and transported patients with limited mobility.
- Recorded clinical observations in electronic health record and reported observed changes to senior clinical staff.
Healthcare assistant
Private home
Cape town
2020.02 - 2021.07
- Prepared and served nutritious meals, snacks and drinks, clearing and cleaning pots after use
- Assisted in measuring, calculating, providing and administering medication to patient
- Offered assistance in various daily living tasks, including shopping, cooking, cleaning and laundry
- Provided advice on healthy living, offering suggestions for wholesome meal options and gentle exercise for improved well-being
- Transported patient to and from appointments, including medical and personal engagements
- Worked with care, compassion and empathy, providing first-class support to patient during a difficult phase.
- Provided personalised care and support to vulnerable individuals, helping them retain maximum independence.
- Escorted residents to and from social and leisure activities for improved physical and mental wellbeing.
- Safely escorted patients to and from medical appointments and hospital visits.
- Thoroughly sterilised and sanitised clinical equipment and accessories.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - OTHM Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care
london college of professional studies
2024.01 -
Care certificate 15 standards -
ELFH
United Kingdom 2023.10 - 2023.10
Diploma in caregiving - caregiving
Alison
2023.08 - 2023.08
NVQ Level 2 - Home Based CARE
Red cross South Africa
Cape town 2022.09 - 2022.09
NVQ Level 2 - care certificate 15 standards
Medcom training solution
2022.09 - 2022.09
Skills
- First Aid and safety
- Adult care
- Risk assessment
- Medication administration
- Meal preparation
- Social stimulation support
- Emotional support
- Activities of Daily Living
- State regulations knowledge
- Patient care
- Scheduling
- Food preparation
- Safe patient handling
- Communication skills
- Work ethic
- Flexible and adaptable
- Time management
- Stress management
- Receptive attitude Problem solving
- Hoist and hospital bed operation
- Household chores
- Cleaning
- Bedside care
Other work activities
OTHER WORK ACTIVITIES , Tourist Guide, Good Times in Cape (12/2013-07/2023)
Languages
English
Fluent
Personal projects
Volunteering with church social outreach branch and responsible for distributing relief items and preparing fundraising activities to assist vulnerable people. We assisted children's homes, elderly villages and disability centres. (2010 - 2019)
Provided support to local community during COVID-19 lockdown by increasing awareness on regulations and delivering groceries for self-isolating families. (2019 - 2020
Additional Information
Own Car
Full UK Drivers licence
Seeking visa switch
Valid DBS
References
available on request
Timeline
NVQ Level 3 - OTHM Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care
london college of professional studies
2024.01 -
Care certificate 15 standards -
ELFH
2023.10 - 2023.10
Diploma in caregiving - caregiving
Alison
2023.08 - 2023.08
Home Care Assistant
Limitless healthcare services
2023.08 - Current
NVQ Level 2 - Home Based CARE
Red cross South Africa
2022.09 - 2022.09
NVQ Level 2 - care certificate 15 standards
Medcom training solution
2022.09 - 2022.09
Care Assistant
Ikhaya Labantu Frail Care Facility
2022.02 - 2023.07
Healthcare assistant
Private home
2020.02 - 2021.07