Panashe Gambiza
Bury,Lancanshire
Summary
Care Assistant with three years of domiciliary care experience, eager to advance within the health and social care sector. Skilled in personal care, mobility support, and providing warm companionship, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and effective communication. Proven ability to follow detailed care plans and contribute to the well-being of clients. Passionate about further developing professional expertise to enhance client independence and well-being while always maintaining the highest standards of dignity and respect.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Care Assistant
Care Connect Bury Ltd
Bury, Lancashire
2023.08 - Current
- Assist clients with personal care tasks, including washing, dressing, toileting, grooming, and continence care.
- Support with mobility and transfers, using hoists or other aids where necessary.
- Help clients with feeding, meal preparation, and ensuring adequate nutrition and hydration.
- Provide emotional support and companionship to reduce loneliness and improve mental wellbeing.
- Perform basic household duties such as light cleaning, laundry, and shopping.
- Administer medication (with appropriate training and in line with care plans).
- Monitor and report changes in clients' health, behavior, or environment to supervisors or healthcare professionals.
- Maintain accurate records of care provided and report incidents or concerns.
- Support clients to engage in social activities, hobbies, and community events where appropriate.
- Respect clients’ dignity, privacy, and choices at all times, adhering to safeguarding and confidentiality policies.
Health care assistant
Comforting Hands Recruitment
Bury , Manchester, Lancashire
2022.09 - 2023.07
- Assist patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, toileting, eating, and mobility.
- Take and record vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rates.
- Help patients move safely around the healthcare setting, including using mobility aids.
- Support nurses with wound care, setting up equipment, and preparing patients for procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness of patient rooms, beds, and clinical areas.
- Assist with feeding patients and ensuring they are hydrated and nutritionally supported.
- Monitor and report any changes in patients’ physical or emotional conditions to senior staff.
- Provide emotional support and companionship to patients and families.
- Adhere to infection control and health and safety procedures at all times.
- Maintain accurate, confidential patient records.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social Care
Health & Fitness
England 2024.11 - 2025.04
A-Levels - Commercial Subjects
Umaa Institute Group of Schools
Zimbabwe 2018.01 - 2019.10
Ordinary Level - Commercial Subjects
Umaa Institute Group of Schools
Zimbabwe 2014.01 - 2017.09
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Good Communication Skills
- Teamwork
- Moving and Handling Certification
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Basic Healthcare Knowledge
Timeline
NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social Care
Health & Fitness
2024.11 - 2025.04
Care Assistant
Care Connect Bury Ltd
2023.08 - Current
Health care assistant
Comforting Hands Recruitment
2022.09 - 2023.07
A-Levels - Commercial Subjects
Umaa Institute Group of Schools
2018.01 - 2019.10
Ordinary Level - Commercial Subjects
Umaa Institute Group of Schools
2014.01 - 2017.09