Maureen Mulimakwenda
Coventry,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in elderly support, dementia care, and end-of-life care. Demonstrates exceptional standards of care through comprehensive skills in time management, communication, and critical thinking. Proficient in safe moving and handling, manual handling certification, and hoist operation mastery. Adept at using medical software for computerised charting and documenting, ensuring accurate documentation and reporting. Committed to compliance with healthcare ethical standards and company policies while providing compassionate care. Career goal includes advancing within the field of elderly care to further enhance patient well-being and support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Assistant
Trinity Manor Residential Home
Stratford Upon Avon
01.2023 - 04.2025
- Supporting patient's daily tasks such as washing, feeding, and assisting with getting in and out of bed
- Ensuring the maintenance and upkeep of patients, patient rooms, and communal areas to promote patient safety
- Providing exceptional standards of care for elderly patients with a focus on everyday care and general well-being
- Providing exceptional standards of care for dementia and end-of-life patients
- Acting in the best interest of patients while ensuring compliance with company policies and guidelines
- Working with different teams and promoting good communication with patients and relatives
- I ensured a safe environment by maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in the facility.
- I maintained a calm demeanour during crises, thus providing reassurance to both the residents and their families.
- I worked closely under the supervision of registered nurses, contributing to the efficient workflow within the facility.
- I assisted with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness among patients.
- I encouraged independence among patients whilst assisting them with tasks.
- I actively participated in team meetings discussing ways to improve service delivery, leading to enhanced quality of life for the residents.
- Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.
- I assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- I have helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- I was responsible for monitoring the individual's physical and emotional well-being, promptly reporting any changes, and providing suggestions for adjustments to the care plan.
- Kept patient environments clean and neat following optimum hygiene standards.
- I closely observed the patient's condition and behaviour, promptly reporting any changes or concerns.
Health Care Assistant
Nursdom Agency
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Providing exceptional standards of care for elderly patients with a focus on everyday care and general well-being
- Ensuring the maintenance and upkeep of patients, patient rooms, and communal areas to promote patient safety
- I assist 40 clients in their daily activities and create a safe environment by promoting happiness.
- I handled challenging behaviours among dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- I assisted in patient care, which improved comfort and well-being.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
Support Worker
Caremark Agency
Coventry
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisting client in their own home
- Maintained accurate records of care provided and report any changes or concerns to the supervising nurse or care coordinator
- Administering medication as directed by healthcare professionals
- Assisting with daily task, such as cooking, assisting to get out of bed, bathing and shopping
- Providing a warm and welcoming environment
- Listening to patient's needs, wants, and other suggestions about their care
- Provided companionship and emotional support to clients, engaging in conversation and meaningful activities
- Follow all safety protocols and infection control measures to ensure the well-being of clients and myself
Care Assistant / Supervisor
Royal Leamington Spa Nursing Home
Leamington Spa
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Providing exceptional standards of care for elderly patients with a focus on everyday care and general well-being
- Providing exceptional standards of care for dementia and end-of-life patients
- Acting in the best interest of patients while ensuring compliance with company policies and guidelines
- Working with different teams and promoting good communication with patients and relatives
- Ensuring the maintenance and upkeep of patients, patient rooms, and communal areas to promote patient safety
- Monitored individuals' physical and emotional well-being, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
Education
BSc - Health and Care Management
Arden University
Birmingham/ West Midlands 11.2022 -
Higher Education Diploma - Health Professionals
Coventry College
West Midlands 09.2020 - 07.2021
Level 2 Certificate - Skills for Further Study in Health
Coventry College
West Midlands 09.2019 - 07.2020
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate - Awareness of Mental Health Problem
OFQUAL
01.2019 - 07.2019
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate - Principles of End-of-Life Care
OFQUAL
West Midlands 01.2019 - 02.2020
NVQ Level 2 - Health and social care in adult and young children
Warwick College
Warwickshire 09.2014 - 05.2015
Arden Achieve Award - Arden Achieve
Arden University
Birmingham, West Midlands 08.2023 - 10.2023
Skills
- End of Life Care
- Time Management
- Dementia Patient Care
- Everyday Care
- Communication
- Documentation & Reporting
- Safe Moving & Handling
- Critical Thinking
- General Well-being
- Team Collaboration
- Compliance with Company Policies and Guidelines
- Exceptional Standards of Care
- Microsoft Package
- Computerised Charting & Documenting
- Hoist operation mastery
- Healthcare ethical standards compliance
- Nutritional guidance
- Elderly support expertise
- Personal care plan execution
- Emergency response readiness
- Use of medical software
- End-of-life care competency
- Patient safety training
- Palliative care experience
- Manual handling certification
- Bathing and dressing assistance
- Respecting boundaries
- Dementia care expertise
- Assisted living procedures familiarity
- Meal preparation aptitude
- Person-centred care plans
- Elderly care
- Personal care assistance
- Patient safeguarding
- Documentation development
- Housekeeping
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Personal care
- Infection prevention and control
- Cultural awareness
- Dementia awareness
- Care management
- Disability Care
- Nursing care
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) assistance
- Social care
- Care programme oversight
- Medicine dispensing
- Emotional resilience
- Motivational techniques
- Documentation
- First Aid certification
- Record-keeping
- Elderly companionship
- Patient record keeping
- Person-Centred Approach
- Hoist operation
- Diet and nutrition assistance
- Confidentiality understanding
- Personal hygiene support
- Compassionate care
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Assisting with personal hygiene
- Responsive listening
- Health promotion knowledge
- Palliative care techniques
Custom
- Certificate Safeguarding training children and adult level 3, 2023
- Certificate of Dementia training, 2021
- Certificate of fire Training, 2020
- Kapitex Tracheostomy Product Awareness Session, 2019
- Malnutrition in Care Homes - identification, prevention, and treatment (Dietitian), 2019
- Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 – awarded Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering, 2013
- British Red Cross certificate in First Aid for Baby and Child, 2013
- British Red Cross certificate in First Aid for Adult, 2013
Languages
English
Fluent
Affiliations
- Cooking , reading books , listening to music, jogging ,interacting with people
Timeline
Arden Achieve Award - Arden Achieve
Arden University
08.2023 - 10.2023
Care Assistant
Trinity Manor Residential Home
01.2023 - 04.2025
BSc - Health and Care Management
Arden University
11.2022 -
Health Care Assistant
Nursdom Agency
01.2021 - 01.2024
Support Worker
Caremark Agency
01.2021 - 01.2022
Higher Education Diploma - Health Professionals
Coventry College
09.2020 - 07.2021
Level 2 Certificate - Skills for Further Study in Health
Coventry College
09.2019 - 07.2020
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate - Awareness of Mental Health Problem
OFQUAL
01.2019 - 07.2019
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate - Principles of End-of-Life Care
OFQUAL
01.2019 - 02.2020
Care Assistant / Supervisor
Royal Leamington Spa Nursing Home
01.2015 - 01.2021
NVQ Level 2 - Health and social care in adult and young children
Warwick College
09.2014 - 05.2015
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