Rebecca Spiwe Lynda Ndongwe
Bedfordshire,Hertfordshire
Summary
Friendly, hardworking individual with experience in care. Can work independently and take full responsibility. Also enjoy working as part of a team and have come to appreciate the value of diversity. The main achievements have been in problem-solving, time management, efficiency, and maintaining clean, orderly environments, which ultimately contributed to workplace safety. Work has been with individuals with dementia, mental health, autism, and the elderly. As a team leader, good communication with team members ensures that the people supported receive quality, person-centred care.
Skilled care provider assisting the elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within a care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and the healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Care Assistant (Team Leader)
Integrity Supported Living
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
05.2023 - Current
- Medication administration and auditing
- Recording information in a clear and precise manner and in accordance with departmental guidelines.
- Care planning and risk assessments
- Aid in mobility exercises, which resulted in improved physical strength among elderly residents.
- Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of every resident's progress over time.Collaborated with healthcare teams for effective patient care delivery.
- Followed strict dietary plans tailored for each patient's health condition, resulting in improved overall health status of residents.
- Encouraged independence among patients whilst assisting them with tasks.
- Participated actively in team meetings, discussing ways to improve service delivery, leading to enhanced quality of life for the residents.
- Provided emotional support to patients, improving their mental well-being.
- Helped with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness amongst patients.
- Adhered strictly to professional standards, regulations and policies at all times while executing duties.
- Organised recreational activities for improved social interaction amongst residents.
- Facilitated smooth communication between patients and medical staff, fostering understanding and trust.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
Pharmacy Technician
Healthgate Pharmacy
Harare, Harare, Zimbabwe
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Patient consultation and education
- Contributing to the health, safety, and welfare of patients
- Dispensing medication, managed more than 30 clients per day
- Procurement and inventory management
- Supporting the responsible pharmacist
- Ensured safe medication distribution with meticulous attention to detail.
- Organised inventory for effective stock management.
- Dispensed medicines under supervision, ensuring adherence to legal and safety guidelines.
- Dealt with prescription queries, improving patient care quality.
Education
NVQ Level 4 - Health and Social Care
Inspire London College
United Kingdom 05.2025 -
NVQ Level 3 - Counselling Skills
Learn Direct
United Kingdom 10.2025 -
Certificates - Health and Social Care
HCPA
United Kingdom 08.2023 -
NVQ Level 2 - The RAID course for working with challenging behaviour
The Association for Pscycological Therapies
United Kingdom 04.2023 - 05.2023
Diploma of Higher Education - Pharmaceutical Technology
Harare Polytechnic College
Zimbabwe, Harare 01.2012 - 12.2015
Skills
- Bathing and dressing assistance
- Dementia care expertise
- Assisted living procedures familiarity
- Interpersonal aptitude
- Assisting with personal hygiene
- Manual handling certification
- Meal preparation aptitude
- Mobility assistance proficiency
- Elderly support expertise
- Nutritional guidance
- Personal care plan execution
- Elderly care
References
- Patience, N Jjovana, patience.njovana@iptcare.co.uk, 01442 508157, Integrity Supported living, Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4BF
- Lemson, Machibiza, lemsonmachibiza@gmail.com, 00263 77 997 0340, Healthgate Pharmacy, Harare, Zimbabwe
Timeline
NVQ Level 3 - Counselling Skills
Learn Direct
10.2025 -
NVQ Level 4 - Health and Social Care
Inspire London College
05.2025 -
Certificates - Health and Social Care
HCPA
08.2023 -
Care Assistant (Team Leader)
Integrity Supported Living
05.2023 - Current
NVQ Level 2 - The RAID course for working with challenging behaviour
The Association for Pscycological Therapies
04.2023 - 05.2023
Pharmacy Technician
Healthgate Pharmacy
01.2016 - 01.2017
Diploma of Higher Education - Pharmaceutical Technology
Harare Polytechnic College
01.2012 - 12.2015