Runako Patricia Gundani
Sheffield,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate professional with expertise in hoisting equipment operation, physical therapy, and residential care. Demonstrates exceptional skills in care plan development, mobility support, and infection control procedures. Highly attentive and observant, with a strong ability to monitor vital signs and ensure safeguarding of adults and children. Known for great communication skills, high levels of empathy, and a diligent approach to caregiving. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals through effective companionship and support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Support Worker (Older Adults in Care)
PIC24 Healthcare
2025.12 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of individual's conditions and behaviours to provide effective care planning.
- Provided emotional support for elderly individuals, fostering a sense of security and companionship.
- Monitored health status of elderly patients regularly, promptly reporting any issues to medical staff.
- Provided patients with opportunities for social activities, maintaining well-rounded care offerings and enhancing mental wellbeing.
- Assessed clients and documented information for records and analysis.
Care worker
Evolving Care
2024.12 - 2025.12
- Transported clients to appointments when necessary-punctuality guaranteed every single time without fail.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services, including bathing and grooming.
- Established strong rapport with patients through effective communication skills resulting in an atmosphere of trust and respect.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for increased independence.
- Assisted with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing and toileting-maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Supported patients with mobility issues, promoted independence.
Health Care Assistant
Reliant 247
2024.07 - 2024.11
- Assisting with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Building and maintaining rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Recording status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Administering assessments to identify clients' needs and establish treatment plans.
- Keeping close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Offering support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Encouraging patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Monitoring client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
Health Care Assistant
Fusco Browne
2024.01 - 2024.11
- Providing and maintaining high levels of personal care such as bathing, dressing, oral care. Following individual care plans carefully and ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive.
- Participating in formulation and implementation of individual care plans for each service user and administering medication to service users as prescribed, accurately maintaining appropriate records.
- Making and changing beds, tidying service user’s rooms with their permission undertaking light cleaning duties.
- Assisting with incontinence management including changing pads, cleaning and emptying commodes, and catheter bags
- Providing a diverse range of social activities such as arts & crafts, games, and outings for clients who are unable to go outside.
- Assisting service users with mobility through the use of mobility assistive devices such as canes and walkers.
- Safeguarding patients from harm and abuse as well as maintaining confidentiality. Participating in risk assessments to ensure the safety of residents and staff.
Health Care Assistant
Mpilo Hospital
2022.01 - 2022.12
- Responded promptly to patient calls and requests, providing timely assistance and addressing concerns efficiently.
- Supported the orientation of new staff by sharing knowledge and demonstrating best practices in patient care.
- Conducted regular checks on patients at intervals, ensuring their safety and wellbeing were prioritised.
- Supported patients with mobility issues, using equipment like hoists and wheelchairs to aid their movement.
- Assisted with therapeutic exercises and rehabilitation activities under the guidance of physiotherapists.
- Assisted in the preparation of patients for surgery and other medical procedures, ensuring they were comfortable and informed.
- Monitored patient vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature, and reported abnormalities to nursing staff.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatment plans, and progress notes to ensure continuity of care.
- Engaged in end-of-life care, offering compassionate support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Observed symptoms to monitor unusual changes requiring medical attention.
Skills
- Hoisting equipment operation
- Caring Companionship
- Physical therapy
- Moving and Handling
- Reporting Skills
- Residential Care
- Care plan development
- Mobility support
- CPR, First Aid and Basic Life Support
- Toilet support and catheter care
- Monitoring vital signs
- Safeguarding adults and children
- Infection control procedures
- Highly attentive and observant
- Great communication skills
- High levels of empathy
- Diligent and Accountable
- Elderly mobility assistance
Certification
- Nurse AidCertificate, Advanced First Aid Certificate, Community based Health Care Certificate, Red Cross Society (2021)
- GCSE Ordinary Level (2000)
REFERENCES
Available on request
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Professional English proficiency
- Clear criminal record and clean DBS
- Full UK driving licence
SUMMARY OF OTHER ROLES
- Private Care Assistant (01/2019 - 12/2021; 01/2023 - 12/2023)
- Self Employed, (01/2009 - 01/2018)
- Shop Assistant, Grocery Store (01/2001 - 12/2008)
Timeline
Support Worker (Older Adults in Care)
PIC24 Healthcare
2025.12 - Current
Care worker
Evolving Care
2024.12 - 2025.12
Health Care Assistant
Reliant 247
2024.07 - 2024.11
Health Care Assistant
Fusco Browne
2024.01 - 2024.11
Health Care Assistant
Mpilo Hospital
2022.01 - 2022.12