Arthur Dinhidza
Banket,Zimbabwe
Summary
An adaptable, conscientious, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual with experience in implementing personal support plans which focus on an individual's welfare, needs, wants, and interests. Having the ability to manage a challenging caseload, while staying focused on giving a high standard of care to every patient. Constantly maintaining and demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, their families, staff, visitors, and others. I am a very cheerful individual, compassionate, and loving. A principled person, patient and kind-hearted. Keen to find a challenging position within a caring organization where l will be able to continue to increase my work experience and develop my abilities further.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
CARE GIVER
PRIVATE RESIDENCE
Harare, Zimbabwe
01.2023 - Current
- Assisting the client in every step of testing, and screening and provided them with relevant education which increased positive confidence by 60%.
- Maintaining a neat and healthy environment for the patient.
- Furnishing my patient with the best nutrition and personal care every day.
- Checking and monitored vital signs. Engaging my client in suitable activities, such as playing games, taking walks, or having dialogues.
- Aiding patient in mobilizing, primarily from the bed to the wheelchair, and escorting them to their checkups.
- Providing support with domestic tasks in and out of the home
- Providing sensitive assistance with personal care routines, such as dressing and bathing Medication management and administration
- Providing specialist care for their complex conditions.
- Meal preparation and cooking Providing companionship and emotional support
Health Care Assistant
PHONIX CARE HOME
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
11.2019 - 12.2022
- Cooking healthy meals
- Bathing and keeping children comfortable
- Recording & safe keeping patients property & valuables
- House keeping
- Assist with mobility
- Bed to wheelchair transfer
- Introduce regular exercises for bed ridden patients
- Bathing and keeping patients comfortable
- Helping confined or mobile patients with toileting CARE
- House keeping
- Assist with mobility Bed to wheelchair transfer
- Safely escorted patients during medical appointments and hospital visits.
- Supported clinical staff to complete health assessments.
Care Assistant
LIVEWELL CARE HOME
Pretoria, South Africa
03.2015 - 12.2018
- Providing Companionship Assisting with Personal care including assisting with bathing, dressing, and when necessary and continence
- Monitoring patient's physical and mental wellbeing regularly Using hoist to move the patient when bathing, eating, dressing as well as when changing.
- Checked & monitored vital signs.
- Helping with mobility with or without wheelchair.
- Overseeing medication according to the GP's care plan
- Help around the home with cleaning and laundry.
- Preparing and cooking meals Running errands such as shopping or picking up prescription activities to help patients with
- Provided companionship and emotional support Maintained a clean driving record while transport clients to appointment's and other social activities.
General Hand
Banket District Hospital
Banket, Zimbabwe
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Data entry, customer service and record keeping
- Cleaned, sterilised and stored clinical equipment appropriately.
- Collected and disposed of clinical waste in line with regulations. • Maintaining tools and equipment.
- Manage rubbish and recycling.
- General environmental maintenance.
- Sweeping and mopping floors in all areas of a hospital.
- Operating cleaning equipment such as vacuums.
- Cleaning patients' room and maintained comfortable and clean wards.
- Emptied bins Supported bed-ridden patients through regular repositioning and chair-based exercise, helping to prevent sores, joint degeneration and blood clotting.
- Built caring, supportive relationships with residents, enhancing daily life through personalized care.
- Provided incontinence care and bed baths, maintaining patient dignity at all times. Diligently followed Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies to minimise ward infection rates.
- Delivered practical and emotional support to patients and caregivers, enhancing quality care provisions.
Education
GCE Elementary school -
Banket Primary School
Zimbabwe 01.1993 - 12.2000
GCSEs -
Kuwadzana High School
Zimbabwe 01.2001 - 12.2004
Skills
- Safeguarding skills
- Personal care
- Computer literate
- Basic life support skill
- Flexibility
- Excellent communication
- Meal preparation
- Hygiene
- Handyman
- Problem-solving
- Team building
- Communication skills
- Customer-focused
Languages
English
Advanced
Afrikaans
Intermediate
Shona
Native
Certification
- INTRODUCTION TO CARE GIVING- ALLISON
- DIPLOMA IN CARE GIVING - ALLISON
- DIPLOMA IN NURSING AND PATIENCE CARE - ALLISON
- HANDYMAN CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY - TRACE ACADEMIA
References
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Additional Information
IELTS CERTIFICATE OVERAL BAND 6.5
VALID DRIVERS LICENCE
FULLY COVID 19 VACCINATED
TB TESTED
CLEAN POLICE RECORD
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.
John R. Wooden
Timeline
CARE GIVER
PRIVATE RESIDENCE
01.2023 - Current
Health Care Assistant
PHONIX CARE HOME
11.2019 - 12.2022
Care Assistant
LIVEWELL CARE HOME
03.2015 - 12.2018
General Hand
Banket District Hospital
01.2012 - 12.2014
GCSEs -
Kuwadzana High School
01.2001 - 12.2004
GCE Elementary school -
Banket Primary School
01.1993 - 12.2000
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