Nikiwe Naomi Moyo
Hamilton,Scotland,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in elderly care, adept at adapting to patient needs and communicating effectively with dementia patients. Proficient in personal hygiene maintenance assistance and committed to respecting cultural differences. Seeking to leverage skills in a compassionate environment focused on enhancing the quality of life for the elderly.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Health care assistant
Bluebird health care
Hamilton, South Lanarkshire,, United Kingdom
2025.02 - Current
- Fed clients with severe limitations and assisted more mobile clients with self-feeding.
- Read aloud to clients, offering mental stimulation and social companionship.
- Ensured clients were correctly taking prescribed medications, maintaining optimal health.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
- Offered compassionate physical and emotional support to patients, enhancing overall health and wellbeing.
Health care assistant
Trust Community care LTD
Blantyre,South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
2023.02 - 2024.01
- Assisted patients with daily personal, hygiene and incontinence care.
- Adopted person-centred approach in all aspects of care-giving.
- Provided patients with opportunities for social activities, maintaining well-rounded care offerings and enhancing mental wellbeing.
- Preparing healthy meals to uplift clients and meet dietary requirements.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
Child daycare worker
Little Lamb of Mary
Johannesburg, SouthAfrica
2022.10 - 2023.10
- Fostered creativity in children through engaging arts and crafts sessions.
- Coordinated outdoor activities encouraging physical fitness in the young ones.
- Collaborated with parents consistently for effective child development strategies.
- Assisted children with their daily routines, instilling discipline and responsibility.
Child daycare worker
Little Lamb of Mary
Johannesburg , South Africa
2022.01 - 2023.10
- Fostered creativity in children through engaging arts and crafts sessions.
- Coordinated outdoor activities encouraging physical fitness in the young ones.
- Collaborated with parents consistently for effective child development strategies.
- Assisted children with their daily routines, instilling discipline and responsibility.
Support worker (Older adults in care)
Cosmo old age home
Johannesburg,Boskburg, South Africa
2018.05 - 2021.07
- Collaborated closely with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Assisted in feeding older adults who required help during meal times, maintaining their nutritional intake.
- Administered medication as prescribed, ensuring correct dosage and timing.
- Adapted communication styles to suit individual residents' needs, fostering understanding and trust.
- Maintained accurate records of individual's conditions and behaviours to provide effective care planning.
Education
Advanced certificate - Hospitality Manangement
Institute of commercial management
Zimbabwe 2006.05 - 2009.06
Dementia Care ,Safeguarding Adults,Mental Health Awareness
Florence Care Academy
United KingdomGCSEs - Ordinary level
Business Environment services
Zimbabwe 2000.01 - 2005.11
Skills
- Adapting to patient needs
- Communicating with dementia patients
- Personal hygiene maintenance assistance
- Elderly care proficiency
- Respecting cultural differences
Affiliations
- Cooking, Touring and Fittness
Personal Information
References
REFERENCE :
- Zoro Mtetwa Bluebird health care supervisor zoromtetwa@bluebirdcare.co.uk
- Simon Mtandangayi Director simon@trustcommunitycare.co.uk
- Boskburg society for the aged susan@bsfa.co.za
Timeline
Health care assistant
Bluebird health care
2025.02 - Current
Health care assistant
Trust Community care LTD
2023.02 - 2024.01
Child daycare worker
Little Lamb of Mary
2022.10 - 2023.10
Child daycare worker
Little Lamb of Mary
2022.01 - 2023.10
Support worker (Older adults in care)
Cosmo old age home
2018.05 - 2021.07
Advanced certificate - Hospitality Manangement
Institute of commercial management
2006.05 - 2009.06
GCSEs - Ordinary level
Business Environment services
2000.01 - 2005.11
Dementia Care ,Safeguarding Adults,Mental Health Awareness
Florence Care Academy