Florence Gada
Compassionate Support/Care professional
About
Compassionate Support/Care professional with experience in providing high quality person centred care and emotional care in diverse care settings and through personal experience. Proficient in monitoring health conditions, delivering high quality assistance in daily living activities, ensuring individual's dignity and comfort and maintaining a safe environment. Strong interpersonal skills and dedication to improving client's quality of life and independence.
Committed to ongoing training and development within the care sector.
Experience
Support Work - Dimensions (UK) LTD
(2026-02)
- Provide person centred support to individuals with varying needs in supported living.
- Assist with personal care, medication support, meal preparation, household tasks and daily living activities.
- Promote independence, dignity, choice and inclusion in line with care plans and individual's goals.
- Support individuals with community access, appointments, shopping and social activities.
- Maintain accurate daily records, incident reports, and medication documentation.
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety and infection control procedures at all times
- Provide emotional support and companionship while encouraging confidence and wellbeing
- Work collaboratively with families, colleagues and healthcare professionals to ensure high quality care.
Live-in - Private Household - York
(2025-11 - 2025-12)
- Assisted with daily hygiene ensuring client's dignity and comfort.
- Maintained a safe, clean, hygienic and comfortable home doing housework and laundry.
- Maintained clear and effective communication with family members and healthcare professionals.
- Provided emotional, physical and social support.
Support Work - The Bone, Joint and Back Surgery - Harare, Zimbabwe
(2021-01 - 2025-09)
- Assisted medical personnel during rounds and ensuring seamless communication and care.
- Provided personal care, maintaining the dignity of each patient.
- Monitored health and wellbeing, reporting any changes to relevant medical staff.
- Aided patients with mobility challenges, fostering independence and confidence.
- Facilitated social and physical activities to enhance patient's engagement and wellbeing.
- Ensured a hygienic and safe environment, adhering to established health standards.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families, fostering a compassionate care atmosphere.
Home Care - Fairways Homes - Harare, Zimbabwe
(2018-01 - 2021-01)
- Assisted with personal care and mobility support, while upholding each client's dignity and privacy.
- Monitored health conditions.
- Maintained accurate notes that ensured the consistency and quality care provided to each client.
- Created a safe, hygienic and comfortable home environment for all residents.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and social outings, promoting social inclusion and wellbeing.
- Supported emotional wellbeing through companionship and active listening strengthening client's relationships.
Home Based Care Attachment - Fairways Homes - Harare, Zimbabwe
(2017-01 - 2017-12)
- Provided personal care and empathetic emotional support to elderly residents, enhancing their quality of life.
- Monitored health conditions and maintained accurate notes ensuring quality care provided to each resident.
- Created a safe and comfortable home for all residents
- Nurtured emotional and social wellbeing through companionship and active listening.
Store Associate - Glow Beauty Store
(2014-01 - 2016-01)
- Managed stock levels, identifying and reporting inconsistences.
- Stocked shelves safely and presentable to enhance customer experiences.
- Maintained store safety and cleanliness
- Assisted with opening and closing procedures.
Education
Diploma - Social Work - Women's University in Africa (2022)
Certificate - Home Based Care (2016)