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Yvonne Tatenda Chifamba

Australind,WA

Summary

Caring Disability Support Worker skilled at working with individuals living with physical and mental disabilities. Versed in daily living support, meal preparation and mobility assistance. Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills developed through field experience. Highly motivated professional who demonstrates ability to develop and implement successful plans of action to address individual needs. Possesses strong problem-solving skills to reduce barriers. Committed to helping individuals and families. An organized and dependable candidate who has success at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Detail-oriented team player who has willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Disability Support Worker

My Flex Care
09.2023 - Current
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
  • Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
  • Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents.
  • Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
  • Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.

Programme Associate-Maternal Hlth & Family Plannin

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Zimbabwe
01.2015 - 05.2023
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments with the Ministry of Health and Child Care and the community try and achieve Universal Health coverage, leaving no-one behind.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Worked independently and collaboratively in a team environment to achieve results and overall organisational goals.

Programme Assistant: Reproductive Health

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Zimbabwe
09.2013 - 12.2014

Public Health Promoter (Emergency, Support and Response)

Zimbabwe Project Trust (ZimPro Trust)
01.2010 - 08.2013

District AIDS Coordinator

National AIDS Council (NAC) Zimbabwe
11.2007 - 12.2009

Education

Master of Health Administration, Policy, and Leadership -

Murdoch University
08.2025

Master of Science - Development Studies

Women’s University in Africa
Harare, Zimbabwe
12.2015

No Degree - Systemic Family Counselling

Zimbabwe Institute of Systemic Therapy (CONNECT)
Harare, Zimbabwe
2009

Bachelor of Science - Health Education And Health Promotion

University of Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe
2007

Skills

  • Interpersonal and networking

  • Organisation and time management

  • Flexibility and adaptability

  • Critical thinking and problem-solving

  • Working independently with minimum supervision

  • Collaborative team player

  • Daily living assistance

  • Documentation And Reporting

  • Health and safety expert

  • Emotional Support

  • Multicultural Sensitivity

Certification

  • The Sphere Project Training (Mainstreaming Gender and HIV/AIDS in Humanitarian Response) TROCAIRE/ ZimPro
  • Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) for Reproductive Health in Crisis Situations: Women's Refugee Commission
  • Cervical Cancer Prevention (Low-resource settings): Global Health eLearning Centre
  • Maternal Survival- Programming Issues: Global Health eLearning Centre
  • Family Planning 101, Global Health eLearning Centre
  • Financial Modelling in Excel (Advanced Techniques) CELSOFT

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

My Flex Care
09.2023 - Current

Programme Associate-Maternal Hlth & Family Plannin

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Zimbabwe
01.2015 - 05.2023

Programme Assistant: Reproductive Health

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Zimbabwe
09.2013 - 12.2014

Public Health Promoter (Emergency, Support and Response)

Zimbabwe Project Trust (ZimPro Trust)
01.2010 - 08.2013

District AIDS Coordinator

National AIDS Council (NAC) Zimbabwe
11.2007 - 12.2009

Master of Health Administration, Policy, and Leadership -

Murdoch University

Master of Science - Development Studies

Women’s University in Africa

No Degree - Systemic Family Counselling

Zimbabwe Institute of Systemic Therapy (CONNECT)

Bachelor of Science - Health Education And Health Promotion

University of Zimbabwe

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