LOVEJOY Sibanda
Edinburgh,Midlotian
Summary
I am a compassionate healthcare support worker with history of improving patient(service user) care through attentive and empathetic service. Enhanced patient comfort and well-being by assisting with daily activities and providing emotional support. Recognised for excellent communication skills and ability to work seamlessly within multidisciplinary teams. I am also eager to make positive impact in all areas of my work.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Healthcare support worker
Rhema Healthcare
Dunfermline, Fife
2025.08 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to enhance quality of life.
- Provided compassionate care and support to individuals with diverse needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care and progress for monitoring purposes.
- Engaged patients in activities to promote physical and mental well-being.
- Communicated effectively with families to address concerns and provide updates.
- Followed health and safety protocols to ensure a safe environment for patients.
- Administered medication and monitored patients for any adverse reactions.
Health care assistant
Lothian Trading Services
Edinburgh, Midlothian
2025.03 - 2025.08
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to enhance comfort and wellbeing.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Ensured cleanliness and orderliness of patient areas to promote a safe environment.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Assisted in physical therapy sessions with patients to promote mobility improvement.
- Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth recovery path.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Prepared meals for patients, ensured balanced nutrition intake.
- Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
- Administered non-prescription medication under supervision, relieved minor discomforts swiftly.
Support worker
Innovative Start Healthcare
Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex
2024.07 - 2025.02
- Assisted clients with daily living activities to promote independence and wellbeing.
- Developed tailored care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals and family members.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to clients, fostering a positive environment.
- Monitored client health and behaviour, promptly reporting any changes to the appropriate personnel.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and care activities for continuity of care.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean environment for improved client health.
- Promoted physical activity through assistance with exercises improving overall health condition of the client.
- Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
Community healthcare assistant
Care To You Healthcare
Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex
2024.05 - 2024.07
- Assisted healthcare professionals in delivering compassionate support to individuals with diverse needs.
- Communicated effectively with patients to ensure understanding of care plans and treatment options.
- Monitored patients' health conditions and reported significant changes to the healthcare team promptly.
- Provided personal care services including bathing, dressing, and mobility assistance to enhance patient comfort.
- Assisted in the administration of medication for better health management.
Community healthcare assistant
Riverstone Healthcare Services
Sittingbourne, Kent
2024.03 - 2024.05
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to promote independence and wellbeing.
- Supported healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality care to diverse patient populations.
- Engaged with patients to provide emotional support and enhance their overall experience.
- Documented patient progress and care activities accurately in healthcare records.
- Medication Administration
- Preparing Meals and Assisting with Feeding
Education
GCSEs - Arts
Loreto High School
Gweru, Zimbabwe 2014.01 - 2017.11
Nurse Aide, First Aide,Community Health Based Care - Health
Redcross
Kwekwe, Zimbabwe 2018.08 - 2018.10
Diploma in Disability Studies - Faculty Of Applied Social Science
Zimbabwe Open University
Midlands, Zimbabwe 2023.01 - 2025.05
Skills
- Infection control practices
- Palliative care experience
- Incontinence support
- Nutrition monitoring
- First Aid
- Patient observations
- Dementia awareness
- Equipment sterilisation
- Stoma Care
- Suppository Inserting
- Manual Handling Training ( practical and theory)
- Equipment cleaning and sterilisation
- Safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults
Affiliations
- Long driving
- Reading Novels
Languages
English
Fluent
Shona
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Healthcare support worker
Rhema Healthcare
2025.08 - Current
Health care assistant
Lothian Trading Services
2025.03 - 2025.08
Support worker
Innovative Start Healthcare
2024.07 - 2025.02
Community healthcare assistant
Care To You Healthcare
2024.05 - 2024.07
Community healthcare assistant
Riverstone Healthcare Services
2024.03 - 2024.05
Diploma in Disability Studies - Faculty Of Applied Social Science
Zimbabwe Open University
2023.01 - 2025.05
Nurse Aide, First Aide,Community Health Based Care - Health
Redcross
2018.08 - 2018.10
GCSEs - Arts
Loreto High School
2014.01 - 2017.11