Vengai Mutsau
Derbyshire,Belper
Summary
Caring, patient and compassionate Care Assistant competent in providing high quality care to you service users ensuring their comfort, safety, and wellbeing. Excellent communication skills and ability to work on own initiative. Dedicated, reliable and reasonable work ethic, and ability to work independently and as part of a team. With more than four years experience in residential and domiciliary settings. Experience and knowledge in person centred care and promoting independence and choice, ensuring that service users retain their dignity and individuality. Experience and knowledge in supporting service users with all activities of daily living. Experience working within the dementia and challenging behaviour unit. Self motivated, observant, and a flexible team player with a positive attitude, able to work on own initiative. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience and knowledge in manual handling and safeguarding.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Domiciliary carer
Avanti Homecare
Ripley , Derbyshire
12.2024 - Current
- Conducted regular checks throughout the night for patient safety assurance.
- Fostered relationships with families, offering emotional support and advice on care practices.
- Documented patient information accurately, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Provided companionship to alleviate feelings of loneliness and isolation.
- Maintained a clean and healthy environment to promote patient well-being.
- Administered medication as directed for patient safety and health.
- Undertook household chores such as cleaning, laundry and shopping; ensured a tidy living space.
- Facilitated community involvement by accompanying patients on outings and appointments.
- Managed challenging behaviour sensibly, reducing stress for both client and carer.
Professional caregiver
Private Homes
Harare, Zimbabwe
01.2019 - 11.2024
- Coordinated schedules with family members for smooth caregiving operations.
- Conducted regular physical exercise sessions, promoting mobility and physical health.
- Monitored vital signs regularly for early detection of health issues.
- Managed daily activities and personal care tasks for clients with diverse needs ensuring their comfort and wellbeing
- Monitored clients health and safety, promptly reporting any changes or concerns to healthcare professionals, resulting in early intervention and improved client outcomes
- Assisted with medication reminders and administration, ensuring clients receive their medication on time and in correct dosage
- Assisted with light housekeeping tasks, maintaining a clean organised living environment
- Provided companionship and emotional support to clients fostering a positive and nurturing relationship
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement Care plans for 40 clients, meeting individual goals and objectives
- Cultivated positive relationships with with patients, families, and colleagues through empathy and compassion.
- Managed housekeeping tasks to provide a safe home environment.
Nurse Aide
Belvedere Medical Centre
Harare, Zimbabwe
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Carried out basic health checks including height, weight, pulse, and blood pressure.
- Administered medications, and monitored vital signs for patients resulting in improved health outcomes.
- Developed strong communication and interpersonal skills through caring for patients with diverse backgrounds.
- Assisted colleagues with tasks when needed resulting in an efficient and effective team environment.
- Implemented infection control measures resulting in improved patient safety and reduced risk of infection.
- Managed patients' records and documentation accurately and efficiently.
- Provided personal care hygiene support for patients resulting in increased quality of life.
- Attended relevant training and professional development activities to stay up to date with best care practices.
- Adapted to different work environments and patient needs, demonstrating flexibility.
Driver/Nurse Aide
Matizha Rural Clinic
Masvingo , Zimbabwe
02.2014 - 12.2018
- Provided transportation for Nurses from clinic to outreach sites for immunization and vaccination programs in a safe, comfortable and professional manner.
- Carried out basic health checks including height, weight, pulse, and blood pressure.
- Monitored and recognised changes in patients' conditions and referred conditions beyond my ability to the nurse.
- Maintained accurate patient records.
Education
End of Live Care Certificate -
Avanti Homecare
Derbyshire 08.2025
Care Certificate -
Avanti Homecare
Derbyshire 02.2025
Moving and Handling Certificate -
Avanti Homecare
Derbyshire 12.2024
Certificate in Elderly Care and Caring for the Dis -
Alison Academy
Online 04.2024
Nurse Aide Certificate -
Belvedere Medical Centre
Harare 07.2023
Diploma in Caregiving -
Alison Academy
Online 06.2023
Incomplete Degree in Sociology and Social Administ - Sociology
Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa 09.1995
GSE Cambridge Ordinary Level -
St Ignatius College
Harare 12.1994
Skills
- Adaptability to changing circumstances
- Mobility assistance techniques
- Patient personal car
- Infection control practices
- Building trust rapport
- Emotional sensitivity
- Patient confidentiality adherence
- Dementia care
- Manual handling
- Infection prevention and control
- Care planning
- Medication Administration
- First Aid trained
- Compassionate care
- Patient moving and handling
- Patient record keeping
- Patient safeguarding
- Housekeeping
- Meal preparation
- Mobility support
- Hoisting equipment operation
- CPR administration
- Preparing meals and drink
- Client record management
- Medication management
- Cleaning and housekeeping
- Meal assistance
- First aid training
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Domiciliary carer
Avanti Homecare
12.2024 - Current
Nurse Aide
Belvedere Medical Centre
02.2023 - 09.2023
Professional caregiver
Private Homes
01.2019 - 11.2024
Driver/Nurse Aide
Matizha Rural Clinic
02.2014 - 12.2018
End of Live Care Certificate -
Avanti Homecare
Care Certificate -
Avanti Homecare
Moving and Handling Certificate -
Avanti Homecare
Certificate in Elderly Care and Caring for the Dis -
Alison Academy
Nurse Aide Certificate -
Belvedere Medical Centre
Diploma in Caregiving -
Alison Academy
Incomplete Degree in Sociology and Social Administ - Sociology
Addis Ababa University
GSE Cambridge Ordinary Level -
St Ignatius College