MS BELINDA ZIMIDZI

Tel:+263783485412
1516 Unit A Chitungwiza
Harare
Email: bbzimidzi@gmail.com

PROFILE
A focused and experienced ,empathetic ,and qualified healthcare assistant with specialization in Geriatric care. Confident in providing care to
the elderly, adults and young children. Take pride in ensuring that each patient’s confidentiality is maintained, along with their dignity.
A team player who believes that two hands are better than one and always ready to learn. Has in-depth knowledge of national health assisting
standards, and experience in applying the standards to individuals in different categories of assistance needed.

KEY ATTRIBUTES
• Community care
• Patient communication
• Monitoring and recording vital signs
• Health and safety
• Hospital care
• Dressing wounds
• Hygiene
• Personal care
• Microsoft word, excel and power point
• Excellent team player

EDUCATION

St John Ambulance Association St David’s High School Bonda

[2022] [2020]
Certificate in :Home based care Advanced and
:Advanced First Aid Ordinary Levels
:Nurse Aide 4 A’ Level passes
Passed with honours including:
[Mathematics,
Accounting,
Business Studies &
Statistics]
12 O’Level passes
Including:[ Combined
 Science and English
WORK EXPERIENCE
Healthcare Assistant: Nyameni Clinic, Marondera:January 2021-present
•Responsible for administering medication.
•Build trusting relationships with a wide variety of patients.
•Help with mobility to patients on wheelchairs.
• Work within the local community to provide patients with care at home.
•Dress wounds and kept records with existing health and safety standards.
• Responsible for the wellbeing of patients.
• Recorded vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature.
• Liaised with parents and families of patients.
• Responsible for baby weighing and scaling.
• Maintain patients’ hygiene and change bedding.
**Participated in the Trachoma Mass Drug Administration.

Home Based Care: June 2019-March 2020

Took care of a lady who suffered from a stroke. The whole left side of the body was numb and couldn’t even allow any movement.
• Assisted with (ADLs);bathing, feeding, dressing, grooming, using the toilet.
• Learned the basics of assessing patient’s vital signs under the guidance of a home healthcare nurse.
• Delivered personal care and emotional support.
• Assisted in regaining maximum level of independence.
• Documented the care provided and observations promptly and accurately.
• Monitored and recorded intake and output.

Primary Healthcare Provider: November 2018-April 2019

Nursed my grandmother who was chronically ill with cervical cancer before dying. The condition was so critical that the doctors advised to
provide care whilst at home. That was a polite way of informing about end-of-life care. Couldn’t afford to hire a private healthcare assistant
and volunteered to take the responsibility. Tried providing care before dying 6 months later.
• Assisted with ADLs,(bathing, dressing, feeding ).
•Gave emotional and spiritual assistance.
• Administered drugs on time as prescribed by the RN as my patient was illiterate.
• Practiced infection-control measures, including taking standard precautions.
• Assisted with repositioning and exercise .
• Supplied proper nutrition and practicing basic sanitation.

Additional information

Is in possession of valid IELTS UKVI band 6.5,valid Nurse aide certificate ,fully vaccinated against Covid19, valid Police Clearance and
willing to work flexible shifts.

REFERENCES

References are available upon request.