Kudakwashe Nkomo
Bedford,England
Summary
Compassionate and experienced Senior Care Worker with 3 years of hands on experience supporting individuals with complex mental health needs. Skills in delivering person-centred care to patients with conditions including schizophrenia, dementia, depression, social anxiety, Parkinson disease, hallucinations, old age and young adults etc. Demonstrate strong leadership potential , excellent communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining dignity, respect, and high standards of care. Seeking to progress into a Team leader role while continuing to provide outstanding care. Kind-hearted Senior Support Worker with 1 years of experience leading compassionate care teams. Providing ongoing support to service users in activity planning and driving long distance trips for residents, maintaining optimum health and hygiene levels at all times.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior support worker
Cordial Support Limited
Bedford, England
07.2023 - Current
- Provide high quality and emotional Support to individuals with complex mental health conditions. e.g providing emotional staff to clients with social anxiety
- Administered medication safely in line with care plans and protocols.
- Assist with personal care, hygiene, and daily living activities e.g attending personal care to elderly patients.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with care standards
- Support and guide junior staff, demonstrating leadership and teamwork
- Promote safe, clean, and supportive environment for all service users.
- Ordering of medication online and collection for example liaising with Smarta health care or gp.
- Writing care plans and going through induction process with clients.
Project Coordinator
Youth Ensemble
Harare , Zimbabwe
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Provided essential administrative support during peak periods, facilitating smoother operation.
- Delegated tasks among team members effectively, promoting productivity.
- Maintained a organised filing system for all project documents, enhancing accessibility.
- Assisted in developing detailed project plans, resulting in clearer direction.
- Addressed potential risks timely, preventing unnecessary setbacks.
Education
CARE COURSES
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management
Midlands State University
Zimbabwe 06.2017 - 11.2022
A-Levels - mathematic, economics and business studies
First Class Academy
Zimbabwe 02.2015 - 11.2016
Skills
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- strong leadership and team coordination abilities
- person centred care and emotional support
- Medication administration and management
- Mental health support (schizophrenia, dementia, anxiety, bipolar etc
- personal care and safe guarding awareness
- time management and organisation
- IT and administrative skills
- Strong work ethics
- Understanding of safeguarding policies
Timeline
Senior support worker
Cordial Support Limited
07.2023 - Current
Project Coordinator
Youth Ensemble
01.2021 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management
Midlands State University
06.2017 - 11.2022
A-Levels - mathematic, economics and business studies
First Class Academy
02.2015 - 11.2016
CARE COURSES