Ruvarashe Mushore

Strong social work background underpinned by a BSC Honours Degree in Social Work and a Diploma in Social Work. I am a Qualified Social Worker with extensive experience in health and social care. Excellent skills in communication, assessment, case management, caring, compassionate, multi-cultural approach, inter-agency collaboration, and caseload management. Immediately available for interview.

Night Care Assistant - Cavell Park Care Home

(2024-01)

• To support each of the residents in the care home to remain as active and independent as possible.
• Demonstrate skill and imagination in helping residents deal with everyday difficulties arising from their memory problems or physical health.
• Encourage and support each resident to do as much as possible for themselves in all aspects of daily living, which will include washing, dressing and continence.
• Use initiative and imagination in helping residents succeed at familiar tasks.
• By working flexibly making the most of every opportunity for residents in the care home to maintain their interests and to explore new social and recreational opportunities.
• Offer many opportunities each day for residents to engage in situations with personal meaning, a sense of community, choices, and fun.
• Respect the residents' rights of choice, privacy and dignity and be sensitive to each person's needs.
• Work with the care team on goals that are directly relevant to the daily life of each resident and his or her family members by implementing individualized active living programs.
• Demonstrate an ability to build and maintain relationships with people whose understanding is impaired and their families through good communication skills.
• Follow tailored plans of assistance for mobility, communication, social interaction, nutrition, and physical care. Encourage residents to engage in physical exercises and activities to help increase strength and dexterity.
• Assist residents with their mobility when you have received training in the use of appropriate equipment. Take responsibility for the safe and proper use of such equipment.
• Work independently and with colleagues to maintain a stimulating and homely environment for each resident.
• Complete and maintain necessary daily records painting a full picture of social engagement, activities and physical care.
• Assist with serving meals and drinks and assist residents who are unable to feed themselves.
• Respect resident's rights for privacy, making sure you always maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrate socially and morally correct standards of behavior in your day-to-day work.
• Liaise with other professionals and relatives to achieve the best outcome for each resident.
• Attend training as required to enhance and update your skills and maintain a record of your training.
• Maintain a safe environment for her colleagues, residents and visitors through an awareness oof statutory requirements for fire, health and safety and manual handling policies.

Care Assistant - Mi Homecare

(2022-12 - 2023-11)

• Provide person centered care and support to vulnerable individuals in their own homes.
• Provide Personal care, assisting with washing, bathing, showering, dressing, toileting and grooming.
• Assisting with medication management, which includes prompting, administering, or monitoring medication as detailed in the care plan.
• Mobility support, assisting with moving around the home, using mobility aids and if required, escorting clients to appointments or social activities.
• Companionship and Social Care, providing emotional support, conversation, and encouraging participation in daily activities.
• Demonstrate an ability to build and maintain relationships with people whose understanding is impaired and their families through good communication skills.
• Record keeping, maintaining accurate daily reports, monitoring health changes, and reporting concerns to managers or professionals.
• Meal preparation, planning and preparing nutritious, snacks, and if needed, assisting with feeding.
• Household tasks, supporting light cleaning, laundry, bed making, and keeping the home environment safe.

BSc Honours Degree - Social Work - Women's University in Africa (2017-08 - 2020-12)

Diploma - Social Work - Women's University in Africa (2010-08 - 2012-10)