Robins Care Ltd, 1 Elmfield Park, Bromley, BR1 1LU
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT from November 2023 to present
Duties:
- Providing personal care such as bathing, grooming and dressing
- Assisting with mobility of patients
- Administering medication and monitoring health conditions
- Preparing and serving meals according to dietary needs
- Performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, cleaning and errands
- Engaging in meaningful conversations and activities with clients
- Maintain accurate and up to date records of care provided.
Mbuya Dorcas Hospital, Waterfalls, Harare
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT from June 2022 to October 2023
Fulfilled all duties and responsibilities of a Healthcare Assistant under supervision for up to 30 patients daily.
Duties:
- Monitored patient vital signs and charted changes accordingly.
- Assisted with wound care, feeding, bathing, and other personal hygiene needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Transported patients to various appointments within the hospital.
- Actively participated in team meetings to ensure all members were up-to-date on patient information.
- Bed making and tiding up the ward
- Assisting with bed baths
- Dump dusting
- Supported patients to use aids and equipment, following health and safety procedures at all times.
- Upheld trust standards at all times and ensured health and safety compliance.
- Other errand such as collecting surgical and general stores from the pharmacy.
Home Based Care
CAREGIVER from April 2019 to May 2022
Supported elderly patients requiring help at home, providing essential assistance including personal care and support with mobility
Duties:
- Assisted with personal hygiene, washing, and using the toilet.
- Bed making
- Supported with cooking, eating, and drinking: encouraged patients to eat a healthy, balanced diet and the correct quantities.
- Checking and recording vital signs
- Do exercises by walking around the yard.
- Assisted with mobility: Assist patients with standing, moving, dressing, and any other physical activity where patients need support.
- Domestic duties: Cleaning, emptying bins, washing where requested.
- Record keeping: MAR chart (for medication), logbook (recording each visit to communicate to the next carer), care plan updates.
- Reading the bible or short stories and provided companionship.
