Mercia Mutirakuti
Wigan
Summary
Compassionate Live-In Carer with knack for creating safe and comfortable environment. Skilled in providing personalised care and emotional support, resulting in improved quality of life for clients. Known for building strong relationships and maintaining calm and positive attitude in challenging situations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Live in Carer
Caremark
Richmond
2021.11 - Current
- Provided companionship by engaging in stimulating conversations and activities.
- Prepared nutritious meals, contributing to overall health improvement.
- Ensured well-being of client with daily health assessments.
- Assisted in mobility to reduce risk of falls or injuries.
- Accompanied client on outings, boosting their social engagement.
- Provided night-time support when needed, ensuring restful sleep for clients.
- Assisted with personal grooming to maintain dignity and self-esteem of client.
- Managed medication for ensuring regular intake and preventing complications.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks, creating comfortable living space for client.
- Encouraged independence by supporting in day-to-day chores where possible.
- Enhanced client's comfort by providing personal care and assistance.
- Maintained clean living environment for promoting hygiene and safety.
- Helped clients manage appointments effectively thus reducing missed sessions.
- Assisted clients with daily household cleaning, laundry and food preparation.
- Operated hoists to move clients in and out of bed.
Caregiver
Katutura Old Age Home
Windhoek, Namibia
2018.04 - 2021.06
- Administered medication to patients, ensuring safety and health maintenance.
- Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare professionals for clear understanding of conditions.
- Participated in therapeutic activities with patients; enhanced mental well-being.
- Prepared healthy meals daily; promoted good nutrition habits among patients.
- Operated medical equipment when necessary; safeguarded patient's well-being.
- Helped patients with personal hygiene tasks, maintaining dignity and self-respect.
- Maintained a clean environment to promote patient hygiene.
- Provided companionship by engaging in social and recreational activities.
- Accompanied patients to medical appointments, ensuring continuity of care.
- Offered emotional support during difficult times, fostering resilience and positivity.
- Assisted with daily living activities for improved quality of life.
- Maintained client dignity and respect throughout dressing, showering and toileting.
- Provided ongoing companionship and supportive listening to build positive rapport and help combat loneliness.
Education
Online Healthcare courses
United KingdomSkills
- Infection control techniques
- Elderly engagement
- Nutritional planning
- Care plan following
- Certified in manual handling
- Healthcare software use
- Personal care proficient
- Understanding of infection control
- Dignity respectful
- Understanding of privacy laws
- Dementia care expertise
- Incontinence care
- Personal care expertise
- Comfortable with long shifts
- First Aid
- Basic life support
- Housekeeping
- Mobility support
- Medication Administration
- Food preparation
- End Of Life Care
- Care planning
- Safeguarding
- Hoist operation
- Mobility assistance
- Infection Control
- Nutrition knowledge
- Personal care support
- Self-awareness
- Confidentiality maintenance
- Medication dispensing and oversight
- Dementia support
- Washing and dressing
- Disability support
- Behaviour management
- Patient safeguarding
- Dementia awareness
- Dementia care
- Medicine administration
Timeline
Live in Carer
Caremark
2021.11 - Current
Caregiver
Katutura Old Age Home
2018.04 - 2021.06
Online Healthcare courses