Ester Maruku

I am kind, dedicated, and open-minded. I get across to people and adjust to changes with ease. I believe that a person should work on developing their professional skills and learning new things all the time. Currently, I am looking for new career opportunities my current job position cannot provide

Robins Care Ltd, 1 Elmfield Park, Bromley, BR1 1LU

HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT                           from November 2023 to present

Duties:

• Providing personal care such as bathing, grooming and dressing
• Assisting with mobility of patients 
• Administering medication and monitoring health conditions
• Preparing and serving meals according to dietary needs
• Performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, cleaning and errands
• Engaging in meaningful conversations and activities with clients
• Maintain accurate and up to date records of care provided.

Mbuya Dorcas Hospital, Waterfalls, Harare

HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT                           from June 2022 to October 2023

Fulfilled all duties and responsibilities of a Healthcare Assistant under supervision for up to 30 patients daily.

Duties:

• Monitored patient vital signs and charted changes accordingly.
• Assisted with wound care, feeding, bathing, and other personal hygiene needs.
• Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
• Transported patients to various appointments within the hospital.
• Actively participated in team meetings to ensure all members were up-to-date on patient information.
• Bed making and tiding up the ward
• Assisting with bed baths
• Dump dusting
• Supported patients to use aids and equipment, following health and safety procedures at all times.
• Upheld trust standards at all times and ensured health and safety compliance.
• Other errand such as collecting surgical and general stores from the pharmacy.

Home Based Care

CAREGIVER                                                         from April 2019 to May 2022

Supported elderly patients requiring help at home, providing essential assistance including personal care and support with mobility

Duties:

•     Assisted with personal hygiene, washing, and using the toilet.

•     Bed making

•     Supported with cooking, eating, and drinking: encouraged patients to eat a healthy, balanced diet and the correct quantities.

•     Checking and recording vital signs

•     Do exercises by walking around the yard.

•     Assisted with mobility: Assist patients with standing, moving, dressing, and any other physical activity where patients need support.

•     Domestic duties: Cleaning, emptying bins, washing where requested.

•     Record keeping: MAR chart (for medication), logbook (recording each visit to communicate to the next carer), care plan updates.

•     Reading the bible or short stories and provided companionship.

•     Care Certificate - Victory Training Academy,2023

•     Role of a Care Worker  - Victory Training Academy,2023

•     Mandatory Training with Practical - Victory Training Academy,2023

•     Introduction to Care Giving Certificate - Alison,2023

•     Basic Life Support (BLS) - Alison,2023

•     Dementia - Alison,2023

• Nurse Aide Certificate - Theory and Practical - Mbuya Dorcas Hospital,2022

•     IELTS Score band 6.0