TAFADZWA DAKA
8 Gopher Road, Newark,Nottinghamshire
Summary
Healthcare professional with experience in patient care, assistance with daily living activities, and maintaining patient comfort. Competent in handling medical equipment, administering medications, and providing emotional support to patients and families. Consistently ensures clean and safe environments, adhering to health and safety regulations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Adicare
Newark , Nottinghamshire
01.2025 - 06.2026
- Assisted patients with daily personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and toileting, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Documented care provided, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records were kept.
- Built strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care.
- Maintained a clean and hygienic environment in patient areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Supported patients with nutrition and hydration needs, ensuring they received appropriate meals and assisting with feeding when necessary.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence amongst elderly clients.
- Engaged in respectful communication, respecting the dignity of those in care.
- Changed bed linen and washed patient clothes regularly, maintaining proper hygiene standards.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, enhancing their mental well-being and overall quality of life.
- Supported residents with mobility issues, using equipment safely to aid movement.
- Helped patients improve mental wellbeing by providing a helpful and happy service throughout care.
- Positioned and transported patients in wheelchairs or on movable beds.
- Monitored patient behaviour closely to determine health changes, reporting concerns immediately.
- Facilitated patient mobility through assistance with walking, transfers, and use of mobility aids, preventing falls and promoting independence.
- Responded promptly to patient call bells and requests for assistance, prioritising patient safety and satisfaction.
- Delivered end-of-life care with sensitivity and compassion, supporting patients and their families during difficult times.
- Maintained excellent patient relationships by going the extra mile to attend to their needs and provide ongoing support.
- Utilised patient handling equipment safely and effectively, reducing the risk of injury to patients and staff.
Mental Health Support Worker
Explicit Care Solutions ltd
London , London
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Helped patients live independent and fulfilling lives by teaching life skills, offering emotional support and encouraging individuals to use their abilities.
- De-escalated violent, aggressive and threatening behaviour.
- Delivered one-to-one support, tailoring approaches to meet the unique needs of each client effectively.
- Monitored clients' physical health, recognising the interconnection between physical and mental well-being.
- Promoted safe, happy and relaxed environments, encouraging patients to feel comfortable.
- Closely observed and documented patient behaviour, promptly reporting slight changes to medical staff.
- Maintained detailed records of client interactions, progress, and any incidents, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
- Kept medical, personal and treatment documentation safely stored on care management systems for confidential, accurate records.
- Developed trusting relationships with service users and advocated on their behalf.
- Encouraged positive lifestyle changes to support mental health recovery, including physical activity and healthy eating habits.
- Supported clients in understanding and accessing community resources, increasing their independence and social integration.
- Generated detailed reports to document clients' progress.
- Provided empathetic support and care to individuals experiencing mental health issues, promoting well-being and recovery..
- Assisted clients in developing personal goals and action plans, encouraging self-advocacy and empowerment.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential safety concerns, implementing preventative measures to safeguard clients.
- Helped clients access community medical, housing and transportation resources.
- Motivated people to learn and develop new skills through hobbies and interests for self-sustenance.
- Reached out to communities and social services to create support networks for patients to help with recovery.
- Recorded patient condition, state and progress and noted diagnosis and treatment plans for future reference.
- Kept patient medical, personal and treatment plan records safely stored on care management software.
- Administered medication as prescribed, closely monitoring for side effects and reporting observations to healthcare professionals.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists and social workers, to develop comprehensive care plans..
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay informed of the latest best practices in mental health support.
- Obtained client feedback to enhance services and user experience.
- Researched and created new services and programmes for supporting mental health patients from different communities and backgrounds.
- Educated patients' families about mental health issues, treatment and care, facilitating patient recovery.
Mental Health Support Worker
Profuse - Care ltd
London, London
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Contribute to the assessment, implemention and delivary of individualised evidence based care.
- Medication administration.
- Implementing the 6 C vision of care into their care delivery.
- Provide feedback of current patient / service user status to appropriate members of the professional team.
- Develop a raport with patients / service users and encourage them to participate in the rehabilitation / healthcare programmes and activities.
- Work in partinership with patients / carers and the MDT to promote health and independence.
- Complete the relavant treatment and intervention in accordance with the skills map.
- Assist the relevant professionals during assessment / treatment / intervention where required.
- Support the patient / service user to make uss of available services and facilities.
- Following health and sefety regulations , promote where passible safe enviroment.
- Reports all accidents, incidents / un-toward incidents as per policy.
- Maintain cofidentaility at all times in accordance with care policies and procedures.
- Daily cleaning
- Care pland assessments and risk assessments.
- Attending CPA meetings
- Appointment bookinga and escorts.
Purchasing Officer
Freight Frontiers Pvt ltd
Harare , Harare
01.2016 - 02.2023
- Processed purchase orders, from initiation to completion, ensuring accurate documentation and record-keeping.
- Maintained required inventory levels at minimal cost.
- Coordinated with finance department to streamline invoice processing and payments.
- Updated procurement records, maintaining accurate and current supplier information.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with suppliers for reliable supply chains.
- Analysed purchase requisitions and reviewed for accuracy and completeness.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure best prices and terms for the company.
- Prepared detailed purchase orders, ensuring specifications and delivery timelines were met.
- Created and managed budgets for improved cost control.
- Developed strategies to maintain required stock levels at minimum cost.
- Assisted in the development of purchasing policies and procedures to improve efficiency.
- Directed daily operations to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity.
- Conducted regular price comparisons to ensure competitive purchasing.
- Maintained clear, up-to-date purchasing documentation for reliable, comprehensive supply-chain records.
- Recorded purchases and supply movements to maintain accurate records.
- Managed supplier audits to assess compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Monitored supplier performance, addressing issues to maintain quality standards.
- Evaluated new products and services to expand and improve company offerings.
- Liaised with suppliers and customers on the distribution of outward goods.
- Formulated operational and administrative procedures to streamline processes.
- Implemented new technologies, enhancing operations and increasing production efficiency.
- Streamlined procurement processes, reducing time from order to delivery.
Procurement Buyer
Freight Wheels Transport pvt ltd
Harare, Harare
01.2011 - 12.2016
- Analysed supplier invoices to ensure accuracy of billing and resolved discrepancies promptly.
- Negotiated pricing, credit terms and transportation with suppliers.
- Purchased supplies with optimum quality for business needs and budget goals.
- Forged and maintained positive working relations with suppliers.
- Followed buyer directives for purchases and promptly resolved issues with deliveries, price or item quality.
- Assessed and mitigated risks associated with supply chain disruptions, ensuring continuity of supplies.
- Managed end-to-end procurement process, from requisition to delivery, ensuring timely arrival of goods.
- Developed and implemented strategic procurement policies to streamline purchasing processes and improve efficiency.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, ensuring timely replenishment of stock to meet operational demands.
- Utilised procurement software to streamline purchasing processes, improve accuracy, and reduce processing time.
- Monitored stock levels and initiated reordering processes to prevent stockouts and overstocking.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with suppliers to secure the best prices and quality.
- Oversaw procurement lifecycle while minimising supply risk.
- Prepared detailed reports on procurement activities, highlighting achievements and areas for improvement.
- Conducted comprehensive market research to identify and engage with reliable vendors and suppliers.
- Addressed and resolved supplier disputes and discrepancies, fostering positive and productive relationships.
- Coordinated with finance departments to reconcile invoices and payments, maintaining accurate budget control.
- Directed prompt transportation of materials to outlets..
- Secured competitive prices when purchasing merchandise through wholesalers.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Health and social care
London College of Healthcare and Recruitment
03-2024
A-Levels - Advanced level
Glen Norah High School
12-2000
GCSEs - Ordinary levels
Glen View 2 High School
12-1998
Certificate of Higher Education - Elderly care assistant course with cpr and special needs course with cpr
Chilton Training and Placement
12-2022
Skills
- Ecellent communication
- Data management , protection and dicumenting skills
- Team building
- Complex behaviour management skills
- Personal care
- Patient record keeping
- Manual handling
- Patient safeguarding
- Record-keeping
- Confidentiality understanding
- Patient handling and positioning
- Bathing and dressing assistance
- Bedmaking
- Healthcare and safety
Languages
English
Skills
- Elderly care
- Empathy and compassion
- Mental health support
- Infection prevention and control
- Patient observation
- End Of Life Care
- Medicine administration
Hobbies and interests
- Providing care to vulnerable individuals.
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Adicare
01.2025 - 06.2026
Mental Health Support Worker
Profuse - Care ltd
05.2023 - 08.2023
Mental Health Support Worker
Explicit Care Solutions ltd
02.2023 - 12.2024
Purchasing Officer
Freight Frontiers Pvt ltd
01.2016 - 02.2023
Procurement Buyer
Freight Wheels Transport pvt ltd
01.2011 - 12.2016
NVQ Level 3 - Health and social care
London College of Healthcare and Recruitment
A-Levels - Advanced level
Glen Norah High School
GCSEs - Ordinary levels
Glen View 2 High School
Certificate of Higher Education - Elderly care assistant course with cpr and special needs course with cpr
Chilton Training and Placement