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Tinashe Mutemeri
Health Care Assistant / Support Worker
Harare,Zimbabwe
Summary
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
14
14
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Caregiver
Ms Charmaine Phiri
Mutangarura, Zimbabwe
01.2020 - Current
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Healthcare Assistant
AMAVENI OLD PEOPLES HOME
Kwekwe, Zimbabwe
04.2019 - 12.2022
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Aided patients with walking and limb exercises to improve strength and balance.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets, and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs.
- Participated in cleaning and maintenance of medical equipment to assist in department function and regulation compliance.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Assisted with taking vital signs and documenting blood pressure and temperature for proper tracking.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Adhered to patient special diets and provided supplementary drinks under nursing staff supervision.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families to provide information about care and treatment.
Live-In Caregiver
Makoni Old People's Home
Harare, Zimbabwe
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Education
Care Certificate ( Standard 1 -15) -
Caredemy
04.2023 - 04.2023
7.5 Overall Band -
International English Language Testing System
IELTS 03.2023 - 03.2023
Bachelors Of Science Honours Degree In Development Studies - Development Studies
Bindura University
Bindura 01.2019 - 02.2022
ZIMSEC Ordinary Level Pass - OrdinaryLevel
Globe And Phoenix Secondary School
Kwekwe 01.2012 - 11.2015
ZIMSEC Pass Of 3 Out Of 3 - Advanced Level
Rutendo Government School
Kwekwe 02.2016 - 11.2017
Skills
Meal planning and preparation
undefinedCertification
First Aid
Interests
Enjoy outdoor activities
Sports activities
Timeline
Care Certificate ( Standard 1 -15) -
Caredemy
04.2023 - 04.2023
Fire Safety
04-2023
Complaint and conflict resolution
04-2023
Food Hygiene
04-2023
Equity and Diversity
04-2023
Manual Handling
04-2023
Mental Capacity
04-2023
Lone working
04-2023
Safeguarding children and Adults
04-2023
Medication
04-2023
Infection Control
04-2023
7.5 Overall Band -
International English Language Testing System
03.2023 - 03.2023
First Aid
01-2023
Covid 19
01-2023
Basic Life support
01-2023
Health and Safety Welfar
01-2023
Caregiver
Ms Charmaine Phiri
01.2020 - Current
Healthcare Assistant
AMAVENI OLD PEOPLES HOME
04.2019 - 12.2022
Bachelors Of Science Honours Degree In Development Studies - Development Studies
Bindura University
01.2019 - 02.2022
Live-In Caregiver
Makoni Old People's Home
04.2018 - 05.2019
ZIMSEC Pass Of 3 Out Of 3 - Advanced Level
Rutendo Government School
02.2016 - 11.2017
ZIMSEC Ordinary Level Pass - OrdinaryLevel
Globe And Phoenix Secondary School
01.2012 - 11.2015
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