Tsitsi Kupa
Penzance,United Kingdom
Summary
Compassionate and committed, with exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, eager to contribute meaningfully to the organisation. Proficient in providing emotional support and practical assistance, fostering trust and well-being. Dedicated to making a positive a positive difference in Team Leader role.
Overview
1
1
Language
6
6
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Community care worker
Alexandras Community Care
Penzance, Cornwall
2023.12 - Current
- Assisted clients with personal care and hygiene tasks, ensuring respect and sensitivity throughout.
- Assisting clients with mobility challenges and facilitating transfers.
- Administered and monitored medications according to prescriptions.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to clients during daily activities.
- Prepared and served healthy, nutritious meals, taking into account any special dietary needs and personal preferences.
- Accompanied clients to social activities, guaranteeing safety and support throughout.
- Maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of patient homes for a healthier living environment.
Rehabilitation Technician/ Physiotherapy assistant
Ruwa Rehabilitation Hospital/ Neurological Center
Ruwa
2013.01 - 2023.11
- Assisted the physiotherapist and occupational therapist in the treatment plans and programs of clients.
- Visited discharged clients to enhance their quality of life, providing feedback to the therapist for necessary adjustments and adaptations at home or work.
- Executed bed-making tasks to ensure hygiene and comfort for patients while assisting clients with severe neurological conditions in daily living activities, including bathing.
- Prepared nutritional meals tailored to support children's growth and meet adult dietary needs while feeding patients.
Education
Rehabilitation Technician - Certificate
Marondera Hospital
Marondera 2000.08 - 2002.11
Degree - Health Sciences and Social Services, Health Services Management
UNISA
Pretoria, South Africa 2012.08 - 2016.05
Care Certificate -
Alexandra's Community Carer.
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
Access Skills
Skills
- Medication management
- Personal care assistance
- Computer Literacy
- Problem-solving
- Calm under pressure
- Communication skills
Languages
English
References
References available upon request.
Hobbies
Reading, Jogging
Accomplishments
- Implemented a meal plan and care plan for children with swallowing challenges.
- Strategized ways of monitoring health care providers' calendars and appointments of clients, for a smooth flow of services and consistency.
- Successfully carrying out a pulmonary rehabilitation program for those clients with chronic lung disease, responsible for sharing the training techniques with the new employees.
Timeline
Community care worker
Alexandras Community Care
2023.12 - Current
Rehabilitation Technician/ Physiotherapy assistant
Ruwa Rehabilitation Hospital/ Neurological Center
2013.01 - 2023.11
Degree - Health Sciences and Social Services, Health Services Management
UNISA
2012.08 - 2016.05
Rehabilitation Technician - Certificate
Marondera Hospital
2000.08 - 2002.11
Care Certificate -
Alexandra's Community Carer.
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
Access Skills