Abbishai Madakiwe
Northampton,Northamptonshire
Summary
Compassionate Healthcare Assistant with a comprehensive background in effective, efficient care of elderly patients in care home settings. Providing exceptional care, thorough monitoring and dedication to safe nursing practices for continued patient trust. Maintaining excellent levels of patient care through continued kindness and commitment to safe working practices.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Health care assistant
Cherry Care Agency
Oxford, Oxfordshire
2025.12 - Current
- Coordinated social activities for the patient at a community day center with other Parkinson's patients to enhance engagement and wellbeing.
- Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection norms set down by the NHS.
- Escorted patient for tests or procedures within hospital premises, ensuring safety and comfort throughout appointments.
- Accompanied patient to family gatherings and social events, ensuring their comfort and safety throughout.
- Assisted patient with daily tasks including eating, meal preparation, bathing, and dressing to improve quality of life in care homes.
- Reminded patient to take prescribed medication at scheduled times to ensure adherence to treatment.
Health care assistant(Bank)
Badby Park Elysium
Daventry, Northampton, Northamptonshire
2022.05 - Current
- Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth recovery path.
- Liaised between patients and healthcare professionals, facilitated effective communication channels.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
- Coordinated activities that encourage social interaction amongst residents within the care home setting to foster a sense of community spirit among them .
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
Health care assistant(Team Leader)
William Blakehouse
Northampton, Northamptonshire
2011.10 - 2023.12
- Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth recovery path.
- Administering, ordering and discarding medication through the pharmacy.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Managed challenging behaviour of learning disability-affected individuals with de-escalation techniques, promoting a safe environment.
- Assigned specific tasks to staff and volunteers, ensuring efficient workflow in daily operations.
- Conducted orientation sessions for new staff and volunteers, familiarising them with protocols and procedures.
- Coordinated activities that encourage social interaction amongst residents within the care home setting to foster a sense of community spirit among them .
- Compiled and submitted detailed reports to the manager on client progress and needs for informed decision-making.
Health care assistant
Southern Care Limited
London, Loughton, Essex
2004.02 - 2011.10
- Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth recovery path.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, helping them cope during challenging times.
- Escorted patients for tests or procedures, prioritising their safety and comfort throughout the process.
- Maintained cleanliness in wards to enhance patient comfort and promote a healthy recovery environment.
Health care assistant
Care and General Agency
London, Woolwich, London
2002.06 - 2004.02
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Assisted in patient care, promoting comfort and well-being through attentive support.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Liaised between patients and healthcare professionals, ensuring clarity in care instructions and needs.
- Maintained cleanliness in care home, enhancing patient comfort and safety.
Tour operator
Zimbabwe Sun
Harare, Mashonaland
1994.04 - 2002.06
- Managed complex travel arrangements for diverse client groups, ensuring seamless experiences.
- Coordinated logistics efficiently during each tour, ensuring smooth operations.
- Streamlined booking processes to enhance reservation efficiency for clients.
- Managed emergencies during tours to minimise disruption and ensure guest satisfaction.
- Ensured safety of travellers by adhering strictly to company protocols and procedures.
- Created a welcoming environment for guests to encourage repeat business.
Rental sales agent
Budget Rent a Car
Harare, Mashonaland
1990.01 - 1994.04
- Prioritised customer needs to improve rental experience and satisfaction.
- Managed drop-off and pick-up schedules to streamline operations.
- Monitored vehicle availability at rental location for optimal allocation.
- Collaborated with team members for smooth operations during peak hours.
Education
NVQ Level 5 - Healthcare
Lifetime Training
Bristol 2017.02 - 2018.06
NVQ Level 3 - Healthcare
Epping Forest college
London 2008.12 - 2009.09
NVQ Level 2 - Healthcare
Epping Forest College
London 2005.10 - 2006.11
Certificate of Higher Education - Healthcare
University of Northampton
Northampton 2021.10 - 2024.09
Skills
- Health assessment and monitoring
- Infection prevention and control
- Infection control procedures
- Manual handling training
- Personal care
- Person-centred care plans
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Patient documentation
- Exceptional communicator
Languages
English
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Health care assistant
Cherry Care Agency
2025.12 - Current
Health care assistant(Bank)
Badby Park Elysium
2022.05 - Current
Certificate of Higher Education - Healthcare
University of Northampton
2021.10 - 2024.09
NVQ Level 5 - Healthcare
Lifetime Training
2017.02 - 2018.06
Health care assistant(Team Leader)
William Blakehouse
2011.10 - 2023.12
NVQ Level 3 - Healthcare
Epping Forest college
2008.12 - 2009.09
NVQ Level 2 - Healthcare
Epping Forest College
2005.10 - 2006.11
Health care assistant
Southern Care Limited
2004.02 - 2011.10
Health care assistant
Care and General Agency
2002.06 - 2004.02
Tour operator
Zimbabwe Sun
1994.04 - 2002.06
Rental sales agent
Budget Rent a Car
1990.01 - 1994.04