GIFT CHIKUKWA
CHITUNGWIZA
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in elderly care and dementia support. Proficient in adapting to patient needs while maintaining patient dignity and respecting cultural differences. Skilled in exercise and activity planning, personal hygiene maintenance assistance, and multitasking under pressure. Committed to upholding healthcare ethical standards and enhancing communication with dementia patients.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
MEDICAL RELIEF CARE CENTRE
HARARE
2022.01 - Current
- Provided basic health education to patients for proper self-care post discharge.
- Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Liaised between patients and healthcare professionals, facilitated effective communication channels.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
Health care assistant
SAKUBVA DISTRICT HOSPITAL
MUTARE
2018.01 - 2022.12
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Popularised health promotion campaigns among patients by distributing relevant literature and explaining key messages clearly.
- Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth recovery path.
- Provided basic health education to patients for proper self-care post discharge.
- Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Coordinated activities that encourage social interaction amongst residents within the care home setting to foster a sense of community spirit among them .
- Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection norms set down by the Ministry of Health.
PEASANT FARMER
OWN
MUTARE RURAL DISTRICT
2017.01 - 2018.02
- Pruned orchard trees regularly which increased fruit yield significantly.
- Installed irrigation systems throughout the farmland resulting in water conservation.
- Repaired broken farm equipment, prolonging its lifespan and utility on the farm.
- Maintained cleanliness around animal habitats reducing risk of infections.
- Ploughed fields ready for seeding season, facilitating crop growth rate increase .
- Fertilised soil before planting season leading to higher quality produce.
Loader operator
NOCZIM
HARARE
2002.01 - 2016.12
- Developed effective communication rapport with lorry drivers, facilitated seamless transfer of goods.
- Communicated effectively with team members for accurate completion of tasks on time.
- Streamlined unloading process for increased efficiency by organising and sorting incoming stock.
- Adhered strictly to company policies, promoted a safe and conducive work atmosphere.
- Handled heavy lifting duties safely using appropriate machinery and protective gear.
- Carried out preventive maintenance on loaders regularly for extended service life and reliable performance.
Education
CERTIFICATE - COMMUNITY BASED HEALTH CARE
NATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE
HARARE 2016.07 - 2017.02
A-Levels - GEOGRAPHY
CLEMAG COLLEGE
MUTARE 2000.01 - 2001.11
O LEVELS - O LEVEL
ELIS GLEDHILL SECONDARY SCHOOL
MUTARE 1996.01 - 1999.12
Skills
- Supporting family members
- Dementia care training
- Adapting to patient needs
- Healthcare ethical standards understanding
- Communicating with dementia patients
- Respecting cultural differences
- Elderly care proficiency
- Patient dignity preservation
- Exercise and activity planning
- Personal hygiene maintenance assistance
- Multitasking under pressure
- Patient care
- Elderly care
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
MEDICAL RELIEF CARE CENTRE
2022.01 - Current
Health care assistant
SAKUBVA DISTRICT HOSPITAL
2018.01 - 2022.12
PEASANT FARMER
OWN
2017.01 - 2018.02
CERTIFICATE - COMMUNITY BASED HEALTH CARE
NATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE
2016.07 - 2017.02
Loader operator
NOCZIM
2002.01 - 2016.12
A-Levels - GEOGRAPHY
CLEMAG COLLEGE
2000.01 - 2001.11
O LEVELS - O LEVEL
ELIS GLEDHILL SECONDARY SCHOOL
1996.01 - 1999.12