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Michelle Tafadzwa Musaidzi

Caregiver
Harare,Harare

Summary

I am a compassionate and diligent worker who serves patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver/ Nurse Aid

Zimbabwean Army Presidential Guard Field
05.2022 - 10.2022
  • Assisting and monitoring patients with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, washing, feeding and toileting
  • Transfer patients from bed to chair, wheel chairs and other walking devices
  • Sluicing and changing of soiled linen
  • Able to take care of catheters, peg feeding, bowel care, urine care, spinal injury
  • Record vitals: temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure and sugar levels
  • Offering bed pans to the patients and changing diapers
  • Reading and writing reports and be involved in clients' reviews and training activities
  • Disposing of clinical waste in line with health and safety instructions
  • Providing care for Alzheimer's, Dementia, Stroke, Handicapped, Depressed, Chronic, and the vulnerable patients
  • I left because my contract ended.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • 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.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
  • Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
  • Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
  • 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.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
  • Efficiently organized schedules for multiple clients simultaneously while maintaining high-quality care standards.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between home care settings by coordinating services and communicating effectively with all parties involved.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.

Caregiver, Special Needs Part Time

Charidza Residence
06.2020 - Current
  • Provided a positive customer experience with fair, friendly, and courteous service
  • Registered sales on a cash register by scanning items, itemizing and totaling customers' purchases
  • Resolved customer issues and answers questions
  • Processed return transactions
  • The shop was closed because it was no longer making profit.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between home care settings by coordinating services and communicating effectively with all parties involved.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • 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.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.

Caregiver

Platinum Clinic
11.2022 - Current
  • Administering bedside and personal care, such as ambulation and personal hygiene assistance
  • Observing patients' conditions, measuring and recording food and liquid intake and output and vital signs, and reporting changes to professional staff
  • Providing patients with help on walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed
  • Performing housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes, dishes, and running errands
  • Assisting client with bathing, dressing and other personal hygiene items
  • Administering medication, and kept a daily journal of medicine intake
  • Maintaining a daily journal of activities and reported any physical or cognitive changes to the family
  • Responding to all physical and emotional needs of the patient
  • Wheelchair transfer
  • Toileting, assist service users on and off the bedpan commode or toilet
  • Offering emotional support, companionship.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.

Education

Ordinary Level - Secondary Education

Mukai Secondary School
Harare
11.2013

Nurse Aide - Nursing Assistance

Zimbabwe Army Health Services Corps
Harare Zimambwe
10.2022

Nurse aid - Nursing Assistance

Zimbabwe Red Cross Society: NENYSES
Harare Zimbabwe
10.2022

Skills

  • Manual handling
  • Catheter care
  • First AID and CPR
  • Dressing wounds and administering medication
  • Time management
  • Safe Patient handling
  • Understands medical procedures
  • Monitoring and recording observations
  • Personal care
  • Infection control
  • Client documentation
  • Community Integration
  • Checking vitals
  • Communication skills
  • Elderly Care
  • Patient Care
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Basic Housekeeping
  • Emotional Support
  • Strong Ethics
  • Meal Preparation
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • First aid and safety
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Compassionate communication
  • Patient Companionship
  • Flexible schedule and availability
  • Special Needs Care
  • Behavioral Management
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Medication and Appointment Reminders
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Relationship Building
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Compassionate Care
  • Housekeeping
  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Language Fluency
  • Personal Care Aide
  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • First Aid Certification
  • Childcare experience
  • Wound Care
  • Errands
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • Household Cleaning
  • Personal Care Worker
  • Clear Communication
  • Attentive to People
  • Fast Learner
  • Chronic Illness Management
  • Medical Records Management
  • Records Management
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Patient Assessments
  • Progress Documentation
  • Nutrition knowledge
  • Care Plan Management
  • Medication Administration

Personalobjective

To utilize my technical skills and provide a professional service to service users by applying and sharpening my knowledge and working in a challenging and motivating working environment.

References

Available upon request

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Caregiver

Platinum Clinic
11.2022 - Current

Caregiver/ Nurse Aid

Zimbabwean Army Presidential Guard Field
05.2022 - 10.2022

Caregiver, Special Needs Part Time

Charidza Residence
06.2020 - Current

Ordinary Level - Secondary Education

Mukai Secondary School

Nurse Aide - Nursing Assistance

Zimbabwe Army Health Services Corps

Nurse aid - Nursing Assistance

Zimbabwe Red Cross Society: NENYSES

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