Praise Ruswa
Mansfield,Nottinghamshire
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with 3 years of experience exercising in dementia care and Alzheimer's disease understanding, committed to building trust with patients while respecting confidentiality. Proficient in safe manual handling and specialist equipment usage, ensuring hygiene maintenance and effective medication administration. Demonstrates excellent communication skills and palliative care knowledge, aiming to enhance patient well-being through compassionate support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior care assistant
HALLAM24 HEALTHCARE
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
11.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated empathy whilst dealing with challenging behaviours or emotional distress from residents.
- Received recognition for patient care from supervisors after demonstrating exceptional commitment to duty.
- Managed medication administration for residents, adhering strictly to prescribed doses.
- Gained trust from families by maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all situations.
- Reduced stress levels for family members through clear communication regarding their loved ones' well-being.
- Administered medications in line with care plans and nursing team guidance.
- Ensured clean and safe living environment by routine cleaning tasks.
Nurse Aide
Sally Mugabe Central Hospital
Zimbabwe, Harare
10.2019 - 10.2022
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal hygiene and daily living assistance.
- Recorded vital signs, contributing to accurate medical records.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to provide optimal care for all patients.
- Provided companionship to lonely patients, supporting their mental well-being.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment with regular housekeeping tasks.
- Delivered high-quality care by adhering to infection control protocols strictly.
- Prepared meals for better nutrition of the patients.
Education
Dealing with challenging behaviour
Hallam24 Healthcare E-learning Training Courses
Medication administering
Hallam24 Healthcare e-learning training courses
Safeguarding of adults, Infection control, Communication skills, Person centred care, Dignity and e
Hallam24 Healthcare e-learning training courses
Diploma in Agriculture -
Gwebi Agric College with association ofUniversity of Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE 09.2012 - 07.2015
Skills
Safe manual handling
- Building trust with patients
- Specialist equipment usage
- Alzheimer's disease understanding
- Respecting patient confidentiality
- Hygiene maintenance competence
- Medication Administration
- Dementia care
- Excellent communication
- Palliative care knowledge
Languages
English
Advanced
Timeline
Senior care assistant
HALLAM24 HEALTHCARE
11.2022 - Current
Nurse Aide
Sally Mugabe Central Hospital
10.2019 - 10.2022
Diploma in Agriculture -
Gwebi Agric College with association ofUniversity of Zimbabwe
09.2012 - 07.2015
Dealing with challenging behaviour
Hallam24 Healthcare E-learning Training Courses
Medication administering
Hallam24 Healthcare e-learning training courses
Safeguarding of adults, Infection control, Communication skills, Person centred care, Dignity and e
Hallam24 Healthcare e-learning training courses