Ray Kappitau
Milton Keynes,Buckinghamshire
Summary
Dedicated Senior Care Worker with extensive experience in delivering compassionate support to clients of all ages. Specialises in medication administration, personal hygiene, and care planning. Focused on ensuring client safety and well-being through clear communication and supervision. Knowledgeable in dementia care and end-of-life support, committed to upholding high ethical standards in patient-centred care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Carer
Continuity Health Care
Hinckley, Leicestershire
08.2025 - Current
- Aided clients in daily care duties including bathing, dressing, and toileting, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Assisted patients with feeding, drinking, and medication administration to ensure proper nutrition and health management.
- Facilitated mobility through safe transfers, use of mobility aids, and gentle encouragement, reducing the risk of falls.
- Actively listened to patients' complaints and feedback, actioning improvements to continuously elevate quality of care.
- Fostered strong relationships with families and clients through compassionate and attentive support, enhancing overall care experience.
- Maintained confidentiality and privacy, respecting clients' rights and personal preferences.
- Kept spaces clean and organised, handling linens, clothes washing and basic housekeeping.
Care Assistant
Chiltern Healthcare
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
10.2024 - 12.2025
- Administered prescribed medications to patients according to guidelines.
- Facilitated self-catheterisation procedures for patients, prioritising comfort and safety.
- Safely hoisted patients into wheelchairs, ensuring their comfort and security.
- Engaged patients in social visits to promote social interaction and improve overall well-being.
Live-In Carer
Tuncare Healthcare Services
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
08.2024 - 11.2025
- Delivered personal care support to patients, assisting with bathing and dressing to enhance comfort and dignity.
- Administered medications to clients unable to self-administer.
- Reminded clients with dementia to take prescribed medication at scheduled times to promote health and adherence.
- Helped clients maintain social connections, transporting to personal meetings or on outings.
- Maintained excellent relationships with families and clients by providing friendly, helpful, compassionate and caring service.
Care Worker
Neptune Homes Healthcare
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
03.2024 - 08.2025
- Provided comprehensive oral and personal care, including bathing and grooming, to enhance patient comfort and dignity.
- Closely monitored patient physical and mental health, reporting changes or concerns to managers immediately.
- Performed high-quality end of life care in a residential setting.
- Developed and implemented individual support plans, tailoring activities to meet specific patient needs and preferences.
- Administered medications to patients, ensuring adherence to prescribed schedules for optimal health outcomes.
- Administered fluid and solid medications to those requiring assistance.
Senior Care Worker
Sarmey Healthcare Ltd
Milton Keynes , Buckinghamshire
01.2023 - 04.2025
- Assisted older individuals with personal care tasks, ensuring dignity and comfort during dressing, bathing, and meal support.
- Maintained safety and comfort of clients, prioritising their well-being in all aspects of care.
- Supervised and provided companionship to elderly residents, enhancing their emotional well-being.
- Medication administration, writing and updating residents' care plans.
- Communicated important updates to family members and professionals, ensuring all parties were informed.
Healthcare Assistant
Tariro Home Care
11.2020 - 12.2022
- Assessed patients' wounds, behavioural concerns, and medically relevant symptoms to ensure timely intervention and care.
- Supported patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing to enhance their personal hygiene and comfort.
- Maintained a clean environment through dusting, dishwashing, laundry, and vacuuming to promote patient safety and well-being.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care condition and progress.
Education
High School - O Level subjects including Maths, English and Science
Ngezi High School
Harare11-2008
Bachelor of Social Science Honors Degree - Industrial Relations
Great Zimbabwe University
Masvingo, Zimbabwe05-2017
High School - A Level Subjects (Divinity and History)
Vainona High School
Harare, ZimbabweSkills
- Personal care techniques
- Care assistance
- Elderly care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Toileting support
- Mobility support
- Showering support
- Disability support
- Medicine administration
- End-Of-Life support
- Blood pressure measurement
- Dementia care
- Dementia awareness
- Mental health awareness
- Diabetes management
- Adult safeguarding
- Vulnerable adult protection
- Safeguarding knowledge
- First aid and CPR
- Healthcare ethical standards
- Safe patient handling
- Patient evaluation
- Health reporting
- Compassionate care
- Communication skills
- Attentive listening
- Interpersonal skills
- Customer Service
- Care planning
- Person-centred planning
- Patience and composure
- Waking night service
- Autism Spectrum Disorder support
- Confidentiality
- Interpersonal skills
- Person-centred planning
- Diabetes management
Custom
- Reading Novels
- Watching Television
- Travelling
Certification
- Care Certificate
- Management of Fire Extinguisher as a Responsible Person
- Management of Emergency Lights as a Responsible Person
- Mental Health in The Workplace Level 1 VTQ
- Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards- DOLs Level 2 (VTQ)
- Mental Health in the Workplace Level 2 (VTQ)
- Dementia Awareness Level 2 (VTQ)
- Fire safety in Care - Certified
- Fire Safety Awareness and Warden Duties
- Lone working - Certified
- Infection Control - Certified
- Duty of Candour in Care - Certified
- Management of Commercial Fire Alarms As A Responsible Person
- Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) awareness in
Care - Bitesize - Certified - Support Wellbeing and Resilience of Children in Childcare
- Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disability Essentials
- Support Rights, Diversity and Equality of Children in Childcare
- Autism Awareness
- Diabetes Awareness
- Epilepsy Awareness
Timeline
Assistant Carer
Continuity Health Care
08.2025 - Current
Care Assistant
Chiltern Healthcare
10.2024 - 12.2025
Live-In Carer
Tuncare Healthcare Services
08.2024 - 11.2025
Care Worker
Neptune Homes Healthcare
03.2024 - 08.2025
Senior Care Worker
Sarmey Healthcare Ltd
01.2023 - 04.2025
Healthcare Assistant
Tariro Home Care
11.2020 - 12.2022
High School - O Level subjects including Maths, English and Science
Ngezi High School
Bachelor of Social Science Honors Degree - Industrial Relations
Great Zimbabwe University
High School - A Level Subjects (Divinity and History)
Vainona High School