Laizah. R Makurumure
Chinhoyi,Mash West
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Mataruse Surgery
05.2019 - Current
- Worked under guidance of Registered Nurse observed clients closely and informed Registered Nurse of concerns and condition changes.
- Checked clients vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, blood sugar levels,weight and recording intake and output information.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized care plans for individual clients.
- Facilitated mobility assistance for clients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for clients.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Supported meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions or preferences of the client.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
- Contributed to an interdisciplinary team approach when addressing complex client situations or needs.
- Turned and positioned bedbound clients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Responded to client requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Reduced risks of clients infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
Assistant Carer Volunteer
Chinhoyi Hospital
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, improving their overall quality of life.
- Supported patients'' physical and emotional well-being by engaging in meaningful conversations and activities.
- Maintained a clean and hygienic environment for patients by performing housekeeping tasks regularly.
- Assisted with ambulation and mobility exercises, helping patients maintain or regain independence.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Education
Ordinary Level Certificate
Zim SEC
Nurse Aide Certificate
Redcross Centre
Chinhoyi06.2022
Nurse Aide Certificate
Chinhoyi Redcross Centre
Chinhoyi07.2019
Diploma Counselling And Community Development
Christ College
Harare04.2019
Skills
- Social Support
- Meal Planning
- Mobility Assistance
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Meal Preparation
- Recreational Activities
- Compassionate Care
- Emotional Support
- Clinical Documentation
- Toileting assistance
- Housekeeping tasks
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Additional Information
REFERENCES
Nurse In Charge
The Surgery
Mabel Chitumba
Phone Number- +263 773 252 932
Manager
The Surgery
Peter Mataruse
Phone Number-+263 712 407 566
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Mataruse Surgery
05.2019 - Current
Assistant Carer Volunteer
Chinhoyi Hospital
02.2018 - 03.2019
Ordinary Level Certificate
Zim SEC
Nurse Aide Certificate
Redcross Centre
Nurse Aide Certificate
Chinhoyi Redcross Centre
Diploma Counselling And Community Development
Christ College
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