Virginia Madabi
Cambridge
Summary
Compassionate Healthcare Assistant with three years of experience providing exemplary care in various healthcare settings. Proficient in daily living assistance, vital sign monitoring, and ensuring patient comfort. Known for cultivating warm relationships with patients, prioritizing their emotional and physical well-being. Skilled in medication administration, coordination with healthcare professionals, and maintaining detailed records. Strong communicator and team player, dedicated to continuous learning. Seeking opportunities to contribute my skills and passion for compassionate care to a healthcare team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Healthcare Assistant
Care Plus Limited
12.2023 - Current
- Assisting with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifting patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Collaborating with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Caring for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Collaborating with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Nurse Aide
Nyazura Glen View Satellite Clinic
10.2021 - 11.2023
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage, and automobile travel.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Support Worker
Pentecostal Assemblies Of Zimbabwe
01.2016 - 09.2020
- Monitored clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
- Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support.
- Facilitated peer support groups to help clients connect with others.
- Facilitated psychoeducational classes to help clients develop life skills.
Education
Zimbabwe Women Islamic Organization
Harare Skills
- Manual Handling
- Patient Education
- Feeding Assistance
- Catheter Care
- Blood Pressure Measurement
- Patient Companionship
- Diabetes Care
- Personal Grooming Care
- Compassionate Care
- Bedside Manner
- Elderly Care
Languages
English, Shona & Ndebele
Other Work Experience
- Mother of 5 kids whom I took care on my own
- Volunteer to take care of the elderly in church as a deacon
Personal Information
- ID Number: 08-692319 X 42
- Date of Birth: 05/12/1979
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Zimbabwean
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Christianity
Key Skills And Competences
Preparing appetizing meals and making sure patients are well fed, Competent and confident in administering medication, Aware of hygiene principles, Adjusting to different situations using tact and diplomacy, Excellent interpersonal skills and can accommodate all races and religions, Caring, compassionate and good listener, Have a good sense of humor, Can work as a part of a dedicated team, Eager to learn, Monitoring my own work so as to make sure required standards are met
References
Available on request
Timeline
Healthcare Assistant
Care Plus Limited
12.2023 - Current
Nurse Aide
Nyazura Glen View Satellite Clinic
10.2021 - 11.2023
Support Worker
Pentecostal Assemblies Of Zimbabwe
01.2016 - 09.2020
Zimbabwe Women Islamic Organization
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