Kudakwashe Muzanarwo
WEYMOUTH
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Care Worker with a strong background in domiciliary care, consistently delivering exceptional service to healthcare facilities. Proficient in maintaining patient records, providing holistic care, and upholding the highest standards of privacy, well-being, and quality care. Possesses a diverse skill set that includes genuine empathy for patients and clients, excellent communication abilities tailored to individual needs, and a proven track record of effective teamwork. Committed to fostering a positive work environment and enhancing the lives of those served through compassionate support and understanding.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Destiny Health Care Private Ltd
10.2024
- Promoting independence, patient centred, holistic and end of life care.
- Administering medication, maintaining privacy and dignity, hygiene and delivering the highest standards and quality outcomes possible.
- Assisting in the delivery of patient care as directed by the by the manager or person in charge.
- Maintaining skin integrity and safeguarding clients.
- Assisting clients with personal needs like meal preparation, exercise, bathing & personal grooming.
- Assisting patients with compassion when undertaking normal activities of daily living whilst ensuring that privacy, dignity, and human rights are respected.
- Reporting concerns to the manager or other healthcare professionals to promote optimal care.
- Safeguarding clients at all times.
- Communicated with client's families, updating them on their loved ones' care and progress.
Part Time Health Care Assistant
The Lawns Care Home
10.2025 - Current
- Provided person-centred care to residents, promoting dignity, respect, and independence
- Assisted residents with personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting, and continence care
- Supported residents with mobility, including use of hoists, stand aids, and safe moving and handling techniques
- Assisted with feeding and hydration, including support for residents with swallowing difficulties
- Monitored and reported changes in residents’ physical or mental health to senior staff
- Accurately recorded care provided in daily care notes and documentation
- Supported residents with medication as trained and in line with care home policies
- Maintained a clean, safe environment in accordance with infection prevention and control guidelines
- Built positive, therapeutic relationships with residents and their families
- Supported residents with emotional wellbeing, companionship, and social activities
- Followed safeguarding, confidentiality, and health & safety policies at all times
- Worked effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, including nurses and senior carers
Health Stay Volunteer
Dorset County Hospital
05.2025 - Current
- Conducted regular hydration rounds, offering tea, coffee, water, and biscuits to patients in hospital wards
- Supported patient comfort, dignity, and wellbeing through friendly interaction and reassurance
- Encouraged adequate hydration and nutrition in line with hospital guidelines
- Communicated effectively with patients, including those who were elderly or unwell
- Maintained infection prevention and control standards, including hand hygiene and safe food handling
- Assisted nursing staff by reporting patient needs or concerns when appropriate
- Followed hospital policies on safeguarding, confidentiality, and patient safety
- Worked collaboratively with ward staff and other volunteers to ensure smooth service delivery
- Demonstrated compassion, reliability, and professionalism in a healthcare environment
Health Care Assistant
Reliance Community Care
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Provided outstanding care and support to clients.
- Provided companionship and essential care.
- Client centred, holistic and end of life care.
- Basic help in the home, shopping and meal preparation.
- Delivered specialist care based on training received such as dementia care or medication administration.
- Maintained skin integrity and safeguarding clients. Assisting clients with personal needs like meal preparation, exercise, bathing and personal grooming.
- Assisted clients with compassion when undertaking normal activities of daily living whilst ensuring that privacy, dignity, and human rights are respected.
- Assisted clients with personal care during night roaming shifts.
ESL Teacher
Kiddyvira International School
11.2018 - 05.2023
- Taught students between the age of 2-14 years.
- Delivered high quality education, promoted independence and ensured student's safety at all times.
- Put student's care and well being at the heart of the work.
- Created and fostered positive relationships with both the students and their parents.
- Carried out evaluation exercises.
Education
BSc Honors - Psychology
University of Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe06.2012
Advanced Level - undefined
Berejena High School
Masvingo11.2007
Ordinary Level - undefined
Berejena High School
Masvingo11.2005
Skills
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Teamwork
- Communication Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Ability to multitask
- Effective Time Management
LANGUAGES
English
Shona
HOBBIES
Cooking, Listening to music, Taking strolls
Timeline
Part Time Health Care Assistant
The Lawns Care Home
10.2025 - Current
Health Stay Volunteer
Dorset County Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Destiny Health Care Private Ltd
10.2024
Health Care Assistant
Reliance Community Care
05.2023 - 10.2024
ESL Teacher
Kiddyvira International School
11.2018 - 05.2023
Advanced Level - undefined
Berejena High School
Ordinary Level - undefined
Berejena High School
BSc Honors - Psychology
University of Zimbabwe