Ruvimbo Hannah Madzingira
Wagga Wagga
Summary
With more than one year of hands-on experience, I have delivered care, compassion, companionship, and emotional support to elderly and disabled individuals. Adapting rapidly to new environments, I am highly motivated and consistently strive for self-improvement. Leveraging my background as an earth science technician, I demonstrate superior work ethics and excel in multitasking. My proficiency in accurately documenting vital and health statistics allows me to work efficiently and effectively.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Signature Care
07.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: For Purpose aged care, Wagga Wagga NSW State
- Supporting the residents with activities of daily living such as room presentation, personal hygiene, dining and lifestyle activities
- Assisting residents to manage their behaviors using multi-disciplined team approach and diversional strategies
- Administering medications when required under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse
- Undertake assessments and charting as required including resident of the day and admission and seek sign off by the Registered Nurse
- Assisting residents and dining staff to deliver meal service and feed residents
- Assisting residents to participate and lifestyle staff to conduct activities
- Ensuring all documentation is completed by end of shift or handed over to incoming Clinical Care Coordinator (Nurse in Charge) as required through end of shift reporting
- Ensuring compliance and correct documentation by completing to the highest standard assessments, plans, documentation, intervention implementation and evaluation for residents
- Engaging in appropriate and dignified conversations with residents, their family and friends
- Escalating any changes or concerns to Clinical Care Coordinator (Nurse in Charge) in timely manner during shift
- Ensuring you and your team adhere to policy and procedures
- Utilizing all business systems as required to perform your role including but not limited to the clinical management system, quality management system, employee portal
- Completing all tasks allocated as scheduled prior to handover to ensure all activities have been completed or handed over to incoming Clinical Care Coordinator (Nurse in Charge)
- Completing resident of the day and other clinical assessments and reviews as per procedures
- Following mandatory reporting procedures and inform the Clinical Care Coordinator (Nurse in Charge) immediately if there are any concerns or incidents
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Managing with reasonable care the workplace environment in which the Team undertakes care activities which include equipment
- Working autonomously and responding to the needs of residents and their families in a timely manner and escalating any issues to Clinical Care Coordinator (Nurse in Charge) during shift
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
Disability Support Worker
Olympia Projects PTY Ltd
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Main roles included assisting residents with all care and Facilitating patient movement and daily care support
- Plan and assist with nutritious and healthy meals for residents
- Organize daily activities to encourage health and mental wellness of patients
- Provide emotional, physical, and mental support
- Assist in maintaining safe, clean, and positive client environments including all body wash
- Coordinate care with other healthcare and support professionals
- Assist in mobilizing or transferring residents using manual handling equipment
- Supporting clients in achieving their personal goals and fostering independence
- Engaging clients in recreational and social activities to enhance their quality of life
- Maintaining accurate records of care provided and reporting any changes in clients’ health or behaviours to the appropriate supervisors
- Collaborating effectively with team members, families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geology
Midlands State University
Zimbabwe11.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Geology
Zimbabwe School of Mines
ZimbabweSome College (No Degree) - Individual Support in Aged Care Certificate III
Apex Training Institute
AustraliaSkills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Communication integration
- Verbal and written communication
- Team collaboration
- Mobility assistance and client transportation
- Multi-tasking
- Observational skills
- Housekeeping tasks
- Palliative caring
- Time management
- Meal management and nutrition monitoring
Certification
- Individual support in Aged Care Certificate iii Apex Training Institute
- Dementia Care Certification - Dementia Australia.
- First Aid Certification - Australian Wide First Aid.
- NSW Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification Allens Training Pty Ltd NSW
- NDIS Orientation modules
- IELTS Overall bandscore 7.5
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Signature Care
07.2024 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Olympia Projects PTY Ltd
10.2023 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Geology
Midlands State University
Some College (No Degree) - Geology
Zimbabwe School of Mines
Some College (No Degree) - Individual Support in Aged Care Certificate III
Apex Training Institute
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