KHETHIWE MASHAVAVE
BRISTOL,SOUTH WEST
Summary
Seasoned professional in healthcare industry with focus on providing compassionate and comprehensive support to individuals requiring care. Capable of delivering high quality personal and support assistance, utilising in-depth knowledge of health and safety protocols. Emphasise on building strong relationships with patients and their families, fostering environment of empathy and respect.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
CARE Assistant Complex Care 2025 Current
Newcross Healthcare Solutions
Bristol, South West
12.2015 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients, improving their mental wellbeing.
- Maximised patient comfort by accurately assessing pain levels and administering pain-relieving medication.
- Respected privacy and dignity of each resident during provision of care services.
- Updated families regularly on patient progress and treatment plan changes.
- Ensured optimal hydration, monitoring and recording patients' fluid intake and output in fluid balance charts.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
Live in Care
Private
Bristol, South West
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals for holistic client care.
- Kept record of client's progress, assisting in adjusting care plans accordingly.
- Encouraged independence by supporting in day-to-day chores where possible.
- Enhanced client's comfort by providing personal care and assistance.
- Prepared nutritious meals, contributing to overall health improvement.
- Created positive relationships with clients through practical support and companionship, improving overall quality of life.
- Facilitated communication with family members regarding client's condition.
- Assisted in mobility to reduce risk of falls or injuries.
- Completed shopping whilst responsibly managing budget.
- Assisted clients with daily household cleaning, laundry and food preparation.
- Prevented accidents and falls by ensuring cleanliness and tidiness of service user homes.
- Updated doctors and family members on client progress.
- Avoided negative drug interactions through timely, accurate medication reminders.
Live-In caregiver
Good Oaks Homecare
Bournemouth, England
04.2013 - 07.2015
- Coordinated medical appointments to ensure timely healthcare services.
- Handled emergency situations calmly, ensuring safety of clients at all times.
- Advocated on behalf of the client when communicating with healthcare professionals, ensuring better care quality.
- Provided companionship during leisure time, fostering a supportive relationship with the client.
- Complied strictly with privacy guidelines to respect client's confidentiality rights.
- Prepared nutritious meals, resulting in enhanced overall health of the client.
- Maintained clean and safe living environment for optimal well-being.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks to preserve dignity and promote cleanliness.
- Implemented personalised care plans for bespoke caregiving services tailored to client's needs.
- Administered required medication for improved health condition.
- Offered emotional support through attentive listening and empathetic communication.
- Maintained excellent standards of patient hygiene, assisting with bathing, toileting and dressing.
- Involved clients in decision-making to promote independence.
Care assistant
Able Care Homes
Bristol, South West
01.2008 - 12.2010
- Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
- Provided high-quality person-centred support and received consistently positive patient feedback.
- Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of every resident's progress over time.
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
- Provided person centred care to 15 residents and administered medication.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Social and Health Care
City of Bristol College
City of Bristol 09/2007 - 06/2008
Higher Diploma in Ministry - Ministry
Bristol BIBLE College
Bristol 09/2004 - 06/2007
Skills
- Epilepsy management awareness
- Person-centred care plans
- Personal care assistance
- Empathetic communication
- Medication Administration
- Meal preparation
- Elderly companionship
- Compassionate care
- All Mandatory trainings
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Live in Care
Private
07.2022 - 10.2023
CARE Assistant Complex Care 2025 Current
Newcross Healthcare Solutions
12.2015 - Current
Live-In caregiver
Good Oaks Homecare
04.2013 - 07.2015
Care assistant
Able Care Homes
01.2008 - 12.2010
NVQ Level 3 - Social and Health Care
City of Bristol College
09/2007 - 06/2008
Higher Diploma in Ministry - Ministry
Bristol BIBLE College
09/2004 - 06/2007
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