TINASHE MAREMEDZA
Leicester
Summary
Support Worker with vast hands-on experience in providing compassionate care and support to individuals with diverse needs. Strong background in assisting with daily living activities, developing personalised care plans, and fostering positive relationships. Proven track record in crisis management, advocating for clients' rights, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care. Committed to making positive impact on clients' lives by promoting independence and enhancing overall well-being.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
Pathfinders Community Support
Leicester
08.2020 - Current
- Keep service user medical, personal and treatment plan records safely stored on care management software
- Promoted safe, happy and relaxed environments, encouraging patients to feel comfortable
- Conducted client assessments to determine personal or social issues
- Generated detailed reports to document clients' progress
- De-escalated violent, aggressive, and threatening behaviours
- Encouraged service users to be independent and active members of society
- Helped clients in achieving goals by coordinating activities and providing support as needed.
Support Worker
Woodleigh Healthcare
Leicester
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Supported clients socially, physically, and emotionally to enhance integration into local community
- Created a caring, supportive, and nurturing environment, ensuring young people felt secure and free from harm.
- Facilitated weekly group meetings, actively listening and providing compassionate support to foster client engagement
- Escorted clients to shops, appointments and special events, tailoring service to meet mobility and personal needs of individuals
- Tracked and documented client behaviors, activity engagement, skills development, and notable incidents
- Remained calm under pressure to deal with emotional and behavioral difficulties effectively and appropriately
Domiciliary Care Worker
Dunamis Social Care
04.2018 - 09.2019
- Assisted clients in basic daily needs, including dressing, washing, drying hair, and feeding
- Visited client's home to assist care requirements, including washing, feeding and housekeeping
- Prepared a range of meals for clients, including nutritious breakfast, lunch and dinner, following individual dietary requirements
- Regularly worked night shifts to provide care, support and assistance to the vulnerable requiring round-the-clock care
- Assisted with daily hygiene requirements such as bathing, cleaning, showering and toileting
- Conducted regular domestic cleaning to ensure a tidy and safe living environment, including vacuuming, mopping and washing
- Provided mobility support to clients using hoists and wheelchairs
- Safely managed and administered medication
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation
De Montfort University
Leicester01-2021
Skills
- Service User behaviour management
- Medication administration
- Housekeeping management
- Team leadership
- Person-centred care
- Regulatory requirements understanding
- Care planning
- Community support
- Personal care
- Safeguarding practice
- Visible leadership
- Effective communication
- Report-writing
Timeline
Support Worker
Pathfinders Community Support
08.2020 - Current
Support Worker
Woodleigh Healthcare
09.2019 - 07.2020
Domiciliary Care Worker
Dunamis Social Care
04.2018 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation
De Montfort University