Rejoice Ruth Nhamo

Eastview Caledonia Harare Zimbabwe

+263778699363 /+263716754397 |
rejoiceruthnhamo@gmail.com

Personal Profile

I am highly motivated, versatile, dedicated, experienced and empathetic care worker with
expertise in the provision of high-quality care to maintain health, safety and development of
elderly patient. Expert in monitoring client behavior and encouraging participation in healthy
activities as noted in the care plan. Effective team player working harmoniously with other team
members to achieve the set goals and objectives of the organization. I am in good physical,
emotional and mental state and can adequately cater for patients under my care. I always strive
to continually improve patient’s quality of life, promoting independence and wellbeing by going
above basic care to offer companionship and support.

Work Experience

Makumbe District Hospital Jan 2021 - Present

Caregiver
● Providing care to patients suffering from Alzheimer’s,Parkinson’s, Dementia,
Stroke,Handicapped, Blind, chronic, and frail elderly patients.
● Medication administering through using a mar chat.
● Manual handling through rotunda, walking aides, zimmer frame,commode and Hoist.
● Safeguarding the patients from abuse.
● Assisting service users in using commode and changing pads
● Sluicing and changing of soiled linen.
●Able to take care of Catheters, Anti coagulants, stoma care, Peg feeding, Bowel care, Urine
care,Spinal injury
● Record vitals signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure and sugar level.
● Monitoring IV fluids and keeping comprehensive records.

Bethel medical clinic Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

Caregiver
● Ensuring the dignity, safety, and confidentiality of all patients is respected at a home
● Applying safe manual handling techniques at all times.
● Delivering emotional and practical Care to vulnerable patients.
● Helping to participate and organize recreational activities.
● Adhere to infection prevention and control policies to avoid cross infections.
● Facilitated service user with daily hygiene, including showering, oral and palliative care, and
incontinence care.
●Minimising rashes, sores, and soiling.
● Can assess 5 vital signs such as BP, RR, SpO2 and Temperature.
● I left because my contract ended

Relevant 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
Education Qualifications

Alison Academy
Diploma in Caregiving

Mabvuku High School

Ordinary Level

Reference

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