Talented ,reliable, committed,kind , respectful, enthusiastic,career driven and harworking Senior Care Assistant/Support Worker focused on improving client lives through high-quality support and patient instruction. Proficient in life, financial and social skills, helping clients integrate into community and live more robust lives. Creative and empathetic assistant with 3 years of experience building community and developing social skills through incremental therapeutic techniques.
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Mary Mapunzira
Paisley , Renfrewshire ,Scotland,UK
Summary
Work history
365Care Limited Paisley , Scotland
Senior Care Assistant( Elderly Care)
01 2023 - Current
Job overview
- Promoted dignity by assisting residents with limited mobility to complete personal care, including washing and dressing.
- Administered medications in line with care plans and nursing team guidance.
- Worked professionally with caregiving teams and hospital departments to maintain continuity of care.
- Assisted clinical staff with wound care and health assessments, enhancing care continuity between support teams.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
- Collaborated with additional care providers to ensure seamless patient support.
- Maintained secure patient environments, enforcing safe systems and practices in line with safeguarding requirements.
- Supported numerous individuals in maximising physical, intellectual, emotional and social capabilities through individualised care plans.
- Worked with compassion and empathy, prioritising wellbeing and dignity for optimal patient comfort.
- Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
- Provided holistic care through support across leisure pursuits and creative activities.
- Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
Seven Resourcing Paisley, Renfrewshire , Scotland
Support Worker ( Learning Disabilities and Complex Care and Elderly Care)
07 2023 - Current
Job overview
- Led group activity programmes to support independence and encourage community inclusion.
- Monitored individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and wellbeing needs.
- Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
- Empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities such as shopping and creative activities.
- Reported on service user progress to senior staff, addressing concerns and suggesting appropriate action.
- Administered medication with rigorous planning and recordkeeping.
- Facilitated weekly group meetings, providing safe, secure spaces for service users to interact and socialise.
- Conducted one-to-one and group support sessions, helping service users to achieve care plan objectives.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in varying elevations and obstacles.
- Provided support in social, physical and emotional areas to assist clients with integration into local community.
- Ensured consistent quality improvement by developing improved personal care services, optimising service user satisfaction.
- Delivered high-quality care to individuals with varying needs, tailoring support to meet personalised care plans.
- Provided mental health support to service users, as well as signposting community resources and local charities.
HC OnePaisley, Renfrewshire , Scotland
Care Assistant ( Dementia and Rehabilitation)
08 2023 - 01 2024
Job overview
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Optimised patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
- Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Submitted reports to manager regarding status of client.
- Adapted to service users' needs and requests to maintain personalised care.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
American Hospital ( ICU Department)Dubai , United Arab Emirates
Healthcare Assistant
01 2021 - 12 2022
Job overview
- Thoroughly sterilised and sanitised clinical equipment and accessories.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain optimum levels of communication.
- Promoted positive physical and emotional wellbeing through empathetic care and compassionate assistance.
- Monitored patients' conditions closely and escalated concerns to senior staff.
- Safely and securely transported patients using hoists and wheelchairs.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
- Safely and securely transported patients using hoists and wheelchairs.
- Provided compassionate personal care for elderly patients, offering support with washing, dressing and toileting.
- Transport patients to procedures eg,Cath lab,MRI and CT Scan.
- Prepared and assisted doctors with different procedures like Tracheostomy insertion,ET tube insertion, Arterial and Central line insertion.
- Ordered Material
- Preparing rooms
Emras Ambulance Harare, Zimbabwe
Ambulance Technician
01 2018 - 12 2020
Job overview
- Completed and submitted patient, vehicle and equipment documentation within required timeframes.
- Cleaned vehicle daily to comply with Infection Prevention and Control procedures.
- Responded to emergency and non-emergency patient transport situations.
- Worked with multidisciplinary teams at large events and contracted work venues.
- Provided emergency first aid to patients following current EDMS guidelines.
- Adhered to health and safety legislation while on duty.
- Kept medicine stored securely away from misappropriation and pilferage.
- Retrieved and transported patients safely to and from hospital.
- Protected, promoted and safeguarded welfare for children and vulnerable adults.
- Drove different emergency vehicles on blue lights while legally complying with driving policy.
- Performed daily visual inspection of ambulances for defects and damage.
- Reported vehicle and equipment incidents, accidents and near misses within agreed timescales.
- Attended training to update knowledge in clinical skills and procedures.
Education
Emras Training Academy
Certificate from Ambulance Technician
University overview
- Graduated with Distinction
- Completed the Qualification
Mukai High School
Certificate from GCSEs
University overview
- Captain of baseball team
- Member of chess club
Skills
- Bathing and grooming assistance
- Light housework
- Respite care
- Wound care
- Person-centred planning
- Hospice care
- Physical therapy exercises
- Quality control systems
- Routine medical tests
- Medication assistance
- Accident prevention strategies
- Client safety and first aid
- Nursing skills
- Health promotion and maintenance
- First aid and safety
- Case management
- Community integration
- Care plan assessment
- Patient care
- Progress documentation
- CPR certified
- Case management experience
- State regulations knowledge
- Knowledge of state regulations
- Community activities
- Administering medication
- Response policing
- Medication administration
- Compassionate client care
- Client documentation
- Patient services
- Clinical quality programme standards
- Care plan management
- Quality programme protocols
Languages
English
Fluent
Personal Skills
Personal Skills
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Flexibility
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Emotional Intelligence
- Creativity
- Organisation
- Leadership
- Adaptibability
- Self motivation
- Time Management
- Empathy
Timeline
Senior Care Assistant( Elderly Care)
365Care Limited
01 2023 - Current
Support Worker ( Learning Disabilities and Complex Care and Elderly Care)
Seven Resourcing
07 2023 - Current
Care Assistant ( Dementia and Rehabilitation)
HC One
08 2023 - 01 2024
Healthcare Assistant
American Hospital ( ICU Department)
01 2021 - 12 2022
Ambulance Technician
Emras Ambulance
01 2018 - 12 2020
Emras Training Academy
Certificate from Ambulance Technician
01/2018
Mukai High School
Certificate from GCSEs
12/2002