Memory Tjipetekera
LONDON,Newham
Summary
Experienced care professional specialising in crisis intervention and personal care management. Expertise in developing and implementing care plans, administering medication, and facilitating daily living activities to enhance client well-being. Proficient in meal preparation and basic life support, committed to ensuring safety and dignity in all interactions. Focused on delivering compassionate care while adhering to the highest service standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Support worker
Inclusive Care
London, Newham
11.2023 - Current
- Administered medication according to schedule, promoting optimal health outcomes.
- Provided companionship during outings, enhancing clients' social engagement.
- Supported emotional wellbeing by offering companionship and support.
- Maintained a clean environment to improve client health standards.
- Executed personal care duties, increasing comfort levels for clients.
- Facilitated mental stimulation through conversation, reading, and games, boosting cognitive function.
- Worked flexible hours across nights, weekends, and bank holidays to meet staffing needs.
- Demonstrated respect and collaboration within the team to foster a positive work environment.
Live-In caregiver
Divine Lift Healthcare
London, Newham
02.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated flexibility by covering shifts during staff shortages on short notice.
- Maintained high standards of care under challenging circumstances.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities to promote independence.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, prioritising patient safety.
Support Worker (Young People in Care)
Helpful Healthcare Ltd
Norwich, Norfolk
04.2021 - 01.2023
- Encouraged service user engagement and participation.
- Maintained current understanding of developments in safeguarding, youth work, and professional social care.
- Developed strong rapport with young people on 1:1 and group basis.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments, maximising safety for detached work.
- Strengthened young people's ability to navigate risk and challenge.
- Attended to needs during challenging situations by offering advice and compassion.
- Worked in recognised hot spots to expand positive opportunities for young people.
- Practised privacy and confidentiality to adhere to guidelines and protocols.
- Identified and targeted anti-social behaviour using evidence-based interventions.
- Rewarded acceptable and pro-conduct behaviour and helped youth gain self-control during difficult situations.
- Cultivated professional relationships with youth, staff and organisations to build rapport and promote well-being.
Care Assistant
Herunga Healthcare
Norwich, Norfolk
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
- Minimised care continuity issues by keeping thorough, accurate records.
- Submitted reports to manager regarding status of client.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
- Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
- Assembled and dismantled equipment required by healthcare professionals.
Care Assistant
Avale Healthcare Ltd
Norwich, Norfolk
08.2016 - 12.2018
- Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
- Offered personal care and ensured ongoing monitoring of problems caused by immobility.
- Promote independence, physical activities and healthy lifestyle
- Assisted with all aspects of care retaining comfort and dignity
- Optimised patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional well-being, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
- Accompanied client to medical or dental appointments, grocery and errands.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
- Completed documentation of all care actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
Education
High School Diploma - Science
Bloukraans Private School
Dordabis Namibia11.2009
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Housekeeping
- Activities of daily living
- Meal preparation
- Medication administration
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Personal care
- Care plan management
- Basic life support
- Infection control
- Risk assessment
- Client empathy
- Professional boundaries
- Reliability and trustworthiness
- Dementia care expertise
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Support worker
Inclusive Care
11.2023 - Current
Live-In caregiver
Divine Lift Healthcare
02.2023 - Current
Support Worker (Young People in Care)
Helpful Healthcare Ltd
04.2021 - 01.2023
Care Assistant
Herunga Healthcare
01.2019 - 02.2021
Care Assistant
Avale Healthcare Ltd
08.2016 - 12.2018
High School Diploma - Science
Bloukraans Private School
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