LOCADIA BADZA
Masvingo, Zimbabwe | +263779532523 | badzalocadia00@gmail.com | Female
PERSONAL STATEMENT
I am a qualified care worker with more than 2 years of experience. I take pride in providing
support to adults and children using a strength-based approach. I’m a highly ethical professional
who takes the best interest of people with expertise in providing support and care work.
Competent in creating an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture, and
also proficient in delivering problem-solving techniques, and making appropriate referrals. I've
got a proven track record of working with children and families, and adept in conflict resolution,
and the ability to communicate appropriately and effectively, verbally and in writing with families,
and other professionals, ensuring language is accessible to all. Experienced in time
management efficiently and effectively.
EXPERIENCE
Organisation – VURANDA CLINIC (November 2021 – November 2023)
Job Title – Social Care Assistant
Providing personal care including showering, baths, shaving and oral hygiene and
supporting and administering medication as per company policies and procedures.
Supporting people with mobility issues and transfers using appropriate equipment and
preparation of daily meals and support with feeding and hydration.
Providing an efficient and effective service to adults, children and their families, ensuring
that the needs of the service users are professionally assessed and that relevant
interventions are provided where needed, in a timely way.
Providing company: chatting and sharing news
Involvement with writing residents’ care plans
Providing information to family members regarding the care plan
Ensuring that the resident’s needs and wishes are met
Working with other health and social care professionals to provide holistic care
Recording and reporting essential information in the residents’ daily reports accurately
and immediately (communication systems, care and health monitoring, accident and
incident reports)
Gently encouraging residents to get involved with recreational activities and hobbies
Giving feedback to health and social care professionals
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively, verbally and in writing with adults,
children and other professionals
Ability to produce timely and high-quality written work and comply with directorate
recording procedures
Ability to effectively use a range of IT systems (Word, Outlook, and Adult Services Case
Recording Systems)
Knowledge in demonstrating good professional analysis, risk assessment, and decision-
making skills
Understanding of the need for the provision of high-quality and effective services within
the context of efficient use of resources
Makes the best use of the contributions in the culture, ethnic origin, gender, sexual
orientation, age, and abilities of each person
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Ordinary Level Certificate (GCSE)- (2003) - Gwamakunguvo High School
Care certificate
