VINCENT SIMBARASHE CHAPUNGU
BIRMINGHAM,KIDDERMINSTER
Summary
- Position Sought: Health Care Assistant
- Years of Experience: 17+ years (February 2006 – March 2023)
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
The Firs Care Hone
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and toileting, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Provided quality personal care, such as dressing and bathing, while maintaining respect and sensitivity.
- 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.
- Assisted patients in the basic hygiene requirements, including bathing, washing and dressing.
- Helped patients with bathing, meal assistance, toileting and mobility support.
- Maintained clean and hygienic living environments, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Supported patients with nutrition and hydration needs, ensuring they received appropriate meals and assisting with feeding when necessary.
- 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.
- Monitored patient behaviour closely to determine health changes, reporting concerns immediately.
- Provided personalised care and support to residents, enhancing their quality of life.
- Prepared and served nutritious meals, catering to diverse dietary requirements.
Health Care Assistant
Living Hope Health Care Limited / Reliant Angels Care
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and toileting, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Provided quality personal care, such as dressing and bathing, while maintaining respect and sensitivity.
- 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.
- Assisted patients in the basic hygiene requirements, including bathing, washing and dressing.
- Helped patients with bathing, meal assistance, toileting and mobility support.
- Maintained clean and hygienic living environments, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Engaged in respectful communication, respecting the dignity of those in care.
- Changed bed linen and washed patient clothes regularly, maintaining proper hygiene standards.
- Facilitated patient mobility through assistance with walking, transfers, and use of mobility aids, preventing falls and promoting independence.
- Applied principles of safeguarding and protection in all interactions, recognising and reporting any concerns about patient welfare.
- Documented care provided and observations accurately in patient records, ensuring legal compliance and continuity of care.
- Participated in training sessions, continuously improving care techniques and knowledge.
Health Care Assistant
Ministry of Health & Child Care
Masvingo
01.2004 - 03.2023
- Ndanga Hospital
- Assisted patients with daily personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and toileting, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Provided quality personal care, such as dressing and bathing, while maintaining respect and sensitivity.
- Documented care provided, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records were kept.
- Maintained a clean and hygienic environment in patient areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Assisted patients in the basic hygiene requirements, including bathing, washing and dressing.
- Helped patients with bathing, meal assistance, toileting and mobility support.
- 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.
- Positioned and transported patients in wheelchairs or on movable beds.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality care coordination.
- Managed challenging behaviour sensitively, adopting a person-centred approach.
Education
Ordinary Level (O-Level) -
Skills
- - Provided comprehensive care to elderly and sick patients
- - Administered medications and educated clients on correct usage
- - Offered health education and counselling on communicable diseases such as COVID-19
- - Assisted with feeding, bed bathing, and making patients beds
- - Handled dirty linen and ensured proper laundry procedures
- - Cleaned patients' cutlery and maintained hygienic surroundings
- - Coordinated with emergency services and pharmacies as needed
- - Performed additional duties as assigned by supervisors
- - Compassionate and dependable caregiver
- - Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
REFERENCES
- Ally, Mazero, Manager, info@livinghopehealthcareltd.com, +44 7763 704852, Living Hope Health Care Limited
- Ndaiziwei, Mushambadope, Manager, info@reliantangelcare.com, +44 7785 527840, Reliant Angels Care Ltd
- Gail, Bromwich, Manager, thefirscarehome.uk, +44 7701 344503, The Firs Care Home
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
Travelling / Reading / Watching TV
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
- - On-the-Job Training in:
- - Health Care Assistance Practices Florence Academy
- - Medication Administration Florence Academy
- - Infection Control and Patient Hygiene Florence Academy
- - Catheter care Florence Academy
- - Contintence Management and Care Florence Academy
- - Dementia Level 1 Florence Academy
- - Diabetes Awareness and Management Florence Academy
- - First Aid Florence Academy
- - Food Hygiene Florence Academy
- - Parkinson's Disease Florence Academy
- - Wound Care and Tissue Viability Training Florence Academy
- At the Firs Care Home training and certificates are attached.
CORE VALUES
Integrity / Relationship Building / Networking / Team player
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
The Firs Care Hone
06.2025 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Living Hope Health Care Limited / Reliant Angels Care
05.2023 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Ministry of Health & Child Care
01.2004 - 03.2023