Sibongile Tatenda Chihava
South Kalgoorlie,Western Australia
Summary
I am an experienced professional in Care Industry seeking a role with your organisation because I believe you make an impact in the lives of people every day. I have eight and half years experience working as a nurse aid in Zimbabwe and one year four months experience working as a support worker here in Australia. I am certain my experience can help your organisation grow to support more people. I have managed to build strong relationships and rapport with many of my clients and work collegues. I have been enriched personally and learnt much from their diverse backgrounds, cultures and needs of my clients.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
Epic Empowering People in Communities
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
Nurse Aid
Chitungwiza Hospital
01.2014 - 06.2022
- Company Overview: Zimbabwe First Aid Certificate, Manual Handling-Australia March 2023, First Aid Certificate-Australia March 2023
- Help patients with hygiene activities such as using the bathroom, bathing, brushing teeth, and dressing
- Assist patients with meals by feeding them
- Clean linen regularly
- Monitor vital signs and report worrying symptoms to the RN
- Provide and clean bedpans
- Help patients with mobility problems to move around
- Assist clients with personal hygiene
- Write reports about services I provide
- Build relationships with my clients and their relatives
- Attend to my client’s needs before they asked for assistance
- Cleaning wards
- Zimbabwe First Aid Certificate, Manual Handling-Australia March 2023, First Aid Certificate-Australia March 2023
- Period of Employment: January 2013 to September 2022
Education
General Certificate of Education - English Language B, Literature in English B, History B, Geography B, Shona B, Mathematics B, Biology A, Physical Science A
Skills
- Communication
- Time management
- Care
- Organisation
- Learning
Education - Generalcertificateofeducation
Ordinary Level, B, B, B, B, B, B, A, A
Coursescompleted
- Zimbabwe First Aid Certificate
- Manual Handling-Australia 03/01/23
- First Aid Certificate-Australia 03/01/23
Contactdetails
22 Whitlock St, South Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, 6430
References
When requested
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading the Word of God
- Playing soccer and basketball
- Watching sport
- Gym
Additional Information
I'm also currently studying individual support Cert 3 at Tafe kalgoorlie.
Timeline
Support Worker
Epic Empowering People in Communities
07.2023 - 08.2024
Nurse Aid
Chitungwiza Hospital
01.2014 - 06.2022
General Certificate of Education - English Language B, Literature in English B, History B, Geography B, Shona B, Mathematics B, Biology A, Physical Science A
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