Ruvimbo Muzambwa
Brisbane
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate professional with extensive experience in disability and aged-care support, notably with Unscripted Supports. Excelled in CPAP management and behavioral management, demonstrating exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Proven track record in improving client care plans and fostering positive outcomes, underpinned by a solid foundation in vital signs monitoring and conflict resolution.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Unscripted Supports
Brisbane
10.2023 - Current
- Active night shift with CPAP management for client utilizing suction and general care
- Assist with general domestic duties as prescribed in the clients’ care plan
- Assisted with PEG feeds and sanitization of PEG equipment’s
- Responding to change in a resident’s condition, as well as documenting and communicating information as required
Disability Support Worker
Southern Cross Support Services
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Assist with general domestic duties as prescribed in the clients’ care plan
- Responding to change in a resident’s condition, as well as documenting and communicating information as required
- Assisting with meals including handling, serving and distribution
- Transportation of client to and from appointments and for community participation
- Communicated effectively with all clients across a range of demographics and received excellent feedback from management for client relations
- Experience handling complex mental behaviors and aggressive clients
Aged-Care Union Organiser
United Workers Union
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Provided industrial advice over the phone to members on multiple matters concerning their employment
- Supported members in making grievances, enforcing employment entitlements, and responding to conduct matters
- Worked independently and in teams to organize member action in aged care
- Educated members and non-members on their work rights in workplaces
Medical Administration
Inkerman Medical Group East St Kilda Victoria
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Communicated effectively with all customers across a range of demographics and received excellent feedback from management for client relations
- Developed strong relationships with management and team members
- Supporting the team of General Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Allied Health Professionals and Management
- Schedule patient appointments and answer general queries and received excellent feedback on communication, understanding, and management of instructions
- Attending to a high volume of calls and emails and remaining cool-headed under pressure
Health Promotion Officer (Internship)
Hepatitis Victoria
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Substantive grant writing, research, and evaluation.
- Collaborated with Health Promotion teams for project development and delivery, including the delivery of health education sessions as part of the AMEP program, which involved working with adults from CALD backgrounds.
- Participated in the mentoring of Brunswick High School Year 12 students in relation to their C.H.A.S.E. program.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery - Nursing And Midwifery
University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD02.2022
Bachelor of Health Sciences - Environmental Science and Health Promotion
Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC11.2019
Cambridge Certificate of Education -
Lomagundi Secondary College
Zimbabwe10.2014
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Catheter care
- Performing and interpreting urinalysis
- IV therapy assistance
- Neonatal resuscitation basics
- Antenatal assessments
- Postnatal assessments
- Assisting in labor and birth support
- Advocacy in maternity care
- CPAP management
- PEG feeding
- Hoists
- Mobility aids
- Behavioral management
- Documentation
- Progress reporting
- Care plan development
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- Blue card
- Yellow card (awaiting application)
- First aid and CPR
- Manual handling training
- NDIS orientation certificate
References
Provided Upon Request
Professional Development
- Environmental Health Australia Graduate Membership
- Customer Service Certificate- SHMEP
Affiliations
- Club Hockey player
Languages
Shona
Full Professional
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Unscripted Supports
10.2023 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Southern Cross Support Services
03.2022 - 03.2024
Aged-Care Union Organiser
United Workers Union
02.2021 - 03.2022
Health Promotion Officer (Internship)
Hepatitis Victoria
07.2019 - 09.2019
Medical Administration
Inkerman Medical Group East St Kilda Victoria
09.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery - Nursing And Midwifery
University of Queensland
Bachelor of Health Sciences - Environmental Science and Health Promotion
Deakin University
Cambridge Certificate of Education -
Lomagundi Secondary College
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