Forget Mukutirwa
Perth ,WA
Summary
A qualified and compassionate health care assistant with expertise in Alzheimer's, cancer, Parkinson's and injuries. Confident providing personal care to the elderly, children, and injured people. Able to monitor and record vital signs and observation in line with professional guidelines. I am an individual who takes pride in maintaining patient's confidentiality and treating every client with dignity, offering emotional support and empathy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Support Worker
Bila Counselling and Surport Services
10.2023 - Current
- Increased client engagement through active listening and providing tailored guidance for their unique situations.
- Collaborated with fellow volunteers, fostering a supportive and cohesive team environment to better serve clients.
- Improved team efficiency by organizing and maintaining accurate records of volunteer activities and client interactions.
Senior Carer
Kwakhanya Social Foundation
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Administering bedside and personal care, such as ambulation and personal hygiene assistance
- Observing patients' conditions, measuring and recording food and liquid intake and output and vital signs, and reporting changes to professional staff
- Providing patients with help on walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed
- Performing housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes, dishes, and running
- Assisting client with bathing, dressing and other personal hygiene items
- Administering medication, and kept a daily journal of medicine intake
- Maintaining a daily journal of activities and reported any physical or cognitive changes to the family
- Responding to all physical and emotional needs of the patient
- Wheelchair transfer
Caregiver To An Autistic Child
Private Client
10.2016 - 09.2020
- Established a positive relationship with child and parents
- Maintained confidentiality over child and family information
- Followed the care plan as directed by parent
- Ensured the health and social well-being of child with autism
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living including grooming, toileting, and communication skills
- Participated in activities out in the community with child
- Maintained contact with parent(s) and family members involved in care
Caregiver
Shanadi Retirement Village
01.2011 - 09.2016
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Education
Care Certificates - Diploma In Caregiving, Elderly Care And Caring For The Disabled, Child Care Certificates, Nanny /Au pair Certificate
Chilton College / Alison
Community Based Health Care -
Zimbabwe Red Cross Society
Ordinary Level Certificate -
Glenview High School
Certificate III - Individual Support
Lead College
Perth, WA10.2024
Certificate - CPR, First Aid , Basic Emergency Life Support
Australia Wide First Aid
Perth, WA05.2024
Certificate - Professional Butlers & Household Managers
South African Butler Academy
Capetown04.2021
Skills
- Special Needs Caregiver (adults and children)
- Bowl care
- Urine care
- Experienced in managing records
- First Aid Certified
- Able to lift up to 200 pounds
- CPR Certified
- Manual handling
- Assist Clients with Medication Training
Accomplishments
- Maintained a 100% safe driving record while accompanying clients to medical appointments and social activities.
- Received the Caregiver award for attaining and maintaining the global standards for caregiving activities.
References
Available upon request.
Keyqualificationsandskills
- Special Needs Caregiver (adults and kids)
- Medical ventilation
- Bowl care
- Urine care
- Special Needs caregiver
- Experienced in managing records
- First Aid Certified
- Able to lift up to 200 pounds
- CPR Certified
- Medication Assistance
- Manual handling
Timeline
Volunteer Support Worker
Bila Counselling and Surport Services
10.2023 - Current
Senior Carer
Kwakhanya Social Foundation
10.2021 - 08.2023
Caregiver To An Autistic Child
Private Client
10.2016 - 09.2020
Caregiver
Shanadi Retirement Village
01.2011 - 09.2016
Care Certificates - Diploma In Caregiving, Elderly Care And Caring For The Disabled, Child Care Certificates, Nanny /Au pair Certificate
Chilton College / Alison
Ordinary Level Certificate -
Glenview High School
Community Based Health Care -
Zimbabwe Red Cross Society
Certificate III - Individual Support
Lead College
Certificate - CPR, First Aid , Basic Emergency Life Support
Australia Wide First Aid
Certificate - Professional Butlers & Household Managers
South African Butler Academy
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