G R A C I O U S Y V O N N N E M U Z V I D Z I W A

30 Victoria Range, Masvingo, Zimbabwe, ±263 786746764

hgarikai2@gmail.com

OBJECTIVES
Kind hearted lady who is a hard worker, dedicated, motivated, caring and compassionate about
people. Strategic and results-oriented caregiver with over 10 years of professional and home
experience in Caregiving. Experienced with caregiving skills, Dementia, house keeping, and
reception work. Versatile go-getter with an insatiable drive for success and a whatever-it-takes
philosophy. Gracious is confident, patience, has good communication skills, is detail oriented,
compassion and a team player.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
COMPANY A: EDEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Caregiver: 2022 – Present

RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Preparing meals and drink,
 dusting, mopping,
 doing laundry, personal care to patients that includes bathing, showering, toileting.
 Assisting in administration of medication.
 Shopping, keeping records and reminding patients.
COMPANY: GENERATION MEDICAL CENTER
Receptionist: 2021-2022/12
RESPONSIBILITIES
 Greet patients in the facility and over the phone,
 assist doctors, nurses and patients, schedules doctors’ appointments for patients,
 performs clerical and administrative tasks.
 Maintain calendar for appointments.
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Looked after my grandmother who suffered from breast and blood cancer, (2018-2021). Also
looking after my father who is suffering from stroke and is diabetic from 2009-date

 End of life,
 Provide non-medical home care services,
 Run errands on their behalf,
 Help with personal hygiene and care,
 Helps cooking and doing laundry,
 Provide companionship,
 Dealt with extreme cases of a cancer patient,
 Monitor medication
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Mbizo High School

Ordinary level, 2011 ( Mathematics, Science,English,History, Geography)

Advanced level. 2013 ( Religious Studies, History)

Diploma in Caregiving Allison UK 2023

KEY MODULES

 The Fundamental of Caregiving,

 Fundamental Skills in Caregiving,
 Infections, Nutrition and Food Safety,
 Emergencies Falls and Fine Safety,
 Understanding Dementia, Working with Clients with Dementia,
 How aging effects the body,
 Traumatic Injuries and preparing for death

Caregiving Skills-Dementia Care Allison UK (online) (2023)

KEY MODULES

 Person centered care,

 Understanding behaviors, Problem solving,
 Meaningful engagement, Quality of life and Dementia,
 The importance of safe dementia environment, Strategies for excellent care,
 Health living with Dementia,
 Positive engagement with family members,
 Communication strategies with Dementia.

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

 Going for fitness activities and volunteering in community activities

REFERENCES

 Reference available on request.