Hazel Sekai Chieza
Kwekwe
Summary
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness, and household activities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Redcliff Old Peoples Home
Redcliff
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Care Giver (Elderly Man With Cancer)
Private Client
Redcliff
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Personal care.
- Eating and drinking.
- Collecting prescriptions from the pharmacy.
- Recording information daily about bowel movements.
- Monitoring patient health and vital signs.
- Assisting with changing and toilet.
- Palliative care and end of life.
- Post-operative care.
- Recording fluid intake and output.
Care Giver
Pathways Autism Trust
Harare
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques, enhancing the quality of care provided.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
Education
First Aid -
Chilton
Online09.2022
Care for the Elderly -
Chilton
Online09.2022
BSc - Geography and Environmental Studies
Midlands State University
Zimbabwe01.2018
Advanced level -
Drake High School
Zimbabwe01.2010
Ordinary Level -
Kwekwe High School
Zimbabwe01.2008
Skills
Elderly care
Basic housekeeping
Patient care
Meal preparation
Personal hygiene assistance
First aid and safety
Progress documentation
Emotional support
Daily living assistance
Housekeeping
Chronic disease management
Care plan adherence
Direct patient care
Medication and appointment reminders
Special needs care
Disability support
Housekeeping tasks
References
Available Upon request
Training
- Live in placement training Chilton
- Infection control training Chilton
- Drivers Licence Class 4
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of experience in the care giving
- Solid background in guidelines and policies and procedures
- Great people skills and a good team worker
- Very compassionate, kind, empathetic person
Timeline
Caregiver
Redcliff Old Peoples Home
07.2024 - Current
Care Giver (Elderly Man With Cancer)
Private Client
01.2023 - 06.2024
Care Giver
Pathways Autism Trust
01.2018 - 01.2022
First Aid -
Chilton
Care for the Elderly -
Chilton
BSc - Geography and Environmental Studies
Midlands State University
Advanced level -
Drake High School
Ordinary Level -
Kwekwe High School