MAXWELL BANDERA
Northampton,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated care professional with extensive expertise in personal and emotional care, autism support, and safeguarding. Demonstrates strong interpersonal communication and team collaboration skills, ensuring confidentiality and dignity in all aspects of care. Proficient in CQC compliance, medication administration, and record keeping. Holds multiple certifications including the Care Certificate and Emergency First Aid at Work. Committed to providing exceptional support while maintaining flexibility under pressure.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Autism Support Practitioner
Autism East Midlands
Northampton
2025.01 - 2026.06
- Provide compassionate care and support to individuals with autism, fostering independence and dignity.
- Implement structured support plans tailored to individual needs.
- Administer medication safely and maintain accurate, confidential records.
- Participated in regular team meetings, enhancing quality of care provided.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean environment for improved client health.
- Helped achieve patient independence through guided tasks and activities.
- Increased comfort levels with personal care duties such as bathing and dressing.
- Implemented care plans set out by healthcare professionals leading to improved patient well-being.
- Provided companionship during outings contributing to an active social life for clients.
- Prepared nutritious meals that met special dietary needs of clients.
- Enhanced wellbeing of patients by providing emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
- Promoted personal wellbeing and independence, building service user confidence through social and community interaction.
- Delivered high-quality care to individuals with varying needs, tailoring support to meet personalised care plans.
- Provided physical and emotional support, employing compassionate care to help individuals achieve their full potential.
- Continuously promoted best practices in health, safety and security to safeguard service user welfare.
- Monitored individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and wellbeing needs.
- Maintained safe environment by conducting regular risk assessments.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring adherence to treatment plan.
- Carried out housekeeping duties efficiently; enhanced living conditions.
- Upheld highest standards of cleanliness, promoting a healthy living space.
- Developed individualised activity schedules, promoting active participation in community events.
Picker/Packer
Pets at Home Distribution Centre
Northampton, UK
2023.10 - 2024.12
- Maintained parcel records to track shipments quickly and accurately.
- Packed parcels to keep contents safe during transportation.
- Assembled boxes to provide sturdy, secure packaging for items.
- Collaborated with team members to keep warehouse workflows running smoothly.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a healthy and safe environment.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by meticulously sorting and arranging items.
- Used pallet jacks and other equipment safely to move heavy items.
- Cleaned work area, promoted a healthy and safe environment.
- Assisted new team members, fostered cooperative working relationships.
Gluing & Packaging Assistant
Proprint Group
Northampton, UK
2023.09 - 2023.10
- Used protective packaging materials to cut product damage in transit routes.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks to keep dispatch schedules on time.
- Maintained cleanliness in packaging areas to improve production efficiency daily.
- Trained new employees to strengthen team performance levels across shifts.
- Followed company guidelines for consistency in package presentation.
Picker
GXO Logistics/Zara
Northampton, UK
2023.06 - 2023.09
- Managed inventory carefully to improve day-to-day operational efficiency.
- Prepared pallets for transport to improve warehouse organisation.
- Wrapped pallets securely to protect goods during transit.
- Wrapped pallets securely, guaranteeing safe transit of goods.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from lorries efficiently thus reducing turnaround times.
- Maintained clean workspace by regularly organising and tidying work area.
Manufacturing Assistant
Wild Leaf Farms
, Zimbabwe
2022.01 - 2023.04
- Assisted in implementing new procedures on production floor, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Streamlined assembly steps through detailed planning and precise task execution, improving workflow efficiency.
- Managed waste disposal to maintain cleaner facility areas, contributing to overall workplace safety.
- Prepare manufacturing activity reports and present them to superiors.
- Maintained cleanliness around work area, promoting a healthy working environment.
- Complied strictly to safety regulations, ensuring a hazard-free workspace.
- Prepared reports on manufacturing activities and presented them to superiors.
- Assisted in production line maintenance for smoother operations.
- Contributed effectively towards meeting monthly production targets by working overtime as required.
- Minimised machine downtime by performing preventive maintenance tasks regularly.
Packaging Assistant
Delta Beverages
, Zimbabwe
2020.01 - 2021.12
- Inspected finished packages to ensure quality compliance.
- Utilised manual handling equipment safely to prevent injury or damage.
- Streamlined workflow processes by organising the working area effectively.
- Streamlined workflow processes by organising the working area effectively..
- Adhered to waste management protocols, promoting a greener work environment.
Full-Time Carer
Family Caregiver
2019.01 - 2019.12
- Assisted with personal care, nutrition, and medication management to maintain health and wellbeing.
- Provided continuous care for family member with complex needs, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals and served as care advocate to facilitate effective treatment.
Self-Employed
, Zimbabwe
2007.01 - 2018.12
Education
O-Level Certificate - English, Core Science, Mathematics, and 5 others
Nyamhunga Secondary School
Zimbabwe 1991.01 - 1994.01
Skills
- Care & Support Skills: Personal and emotional care, autism support, safeguarding, CQC compliance, medication administration, record keeping
- Professional Attributes: Strong interpersonal communication, team collaboration, problem-solving, flexibility under pressure, confidentiality and dignity in care
- reliable and trustworthy
- Dealing with vulnerable clients
- Empathy for clients
- resilience in difficult situations
- Certifications & Training:
- - Care Certificate – CPD Online College
- - Moving & Manual Handling (People Movers)
- - Emergency First Aid at Work – Medrock Training Limited
- - Emergency First Aid at Work – QualHub
- - Emergency Medical Training – Medical Air Rescue Services
- - Fire Marshal Training – The Builders Academy
- - Introduction to MAPPA – CPD Online College
- - LASER Level 2 Award for Door Supervisors – First Security Training
- Other: Full UK Driving Licence, Carer Driver
Timeline
Senior Autism Support Practitioner
Autism East Midlands
2025.01 - 2026.06
Picker/Packer
Pets at Home Distribution Centre
2023.10 - 2024.12
Gluing & Packaging Assistant
Proprint Group
2023.09 - 2023.10
Picker
GXO Logistics/Zara
2023.06 - 2023.09
Manufacturing Assistant
Wild Leaf Farms
2022.01 - 2023.04
Packaging Assistant
Delta Beverages
2020.01 - 2021.12
Full-Time Carer
Family Caregiver
2019.01 - 2019.12
Self-Employed
2007.01 - 2018.12
O-Level Certificate - English, Core Science, Mathematics, and 5 others
Nyamhunga Secondary School
1991.01 - 1994.01