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Elphina Mavodza

Surrey,BC

Summary

Strong attitude coupled with vast experience of working with individuals suffering from mental health and substance addiction. Good working knowledge of providing care to vulnerable population and a diverse group of people with demonstrating proficiency in maintaining proper hygiene standards, punctuality, and accurate data capture.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

The key/ Homecare Assistance
Vancouver
02.2024 - Current
  • Fostered positive relationships with clients through active listening skills.
  • Observed emotional well-being and provided mental stimulation activities.
  • Utilized adaptive equipment to facilitate client independence.
  • Conducted regular checks to ensure a safe living environment.
  • Maintained accurate records of client care and progress.
  • Assisted clients in transferring, walking, and maintaining mobility.
  • Monitored client's vital signs and reported any changes.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties, including laundry and dishes.
  • Prepared nutritious meals and assisted with feeding when necessary.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
  • Assisted clients with daily personal hygiene and grooming tasks.
  • Performed routine tasks such as feeding, toileting, and ambulation assistance.
  • Assisted patients with daily activities, including bathing and dressing.
  • Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Interacted positively with family members of patients while delivering compassionate care.
  • Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
  • Identified potential risks or hazards in the facility environment and developed strategies to address them.
  • Maintained daily records of resident activities, progress, and incidents.
  • Encouraged positive social interactions between residents while managing negative behaviors.
  • Supported clients in developing independent living skills such as cooking or laundry.
  • Conducted safety checks on all areas of the facility.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations involving residents or visitors.
  • Completed bed, welfare and security checks on residents.

Nurse Aid

Chiredzi General Hospital
11.2022 - 01.2023
  • Provided support services to clients seriously affected by substance use and/or mental health problems
  • Monitored clients, documents and provided verbal reports on observations
  • Facilitated the use of community services and resources to provide information on community services
  • Liaised and coordinated services with mental health, addictions, medical professionals, and other related services
  • Participated in the process of case planning, assist clients in the development of life skills and healthy lifestyles and escort clients to appointments as needed
  • Participated in team meetings and corporate initiatives
  • Engaged in ongoing team planning and quality improvement activities
  • Participated in maintaining a healthy environment for clients and team, also performing a variety of clerical duties as assigned by leaders
  • Assisted the nurses in taking care of the clients by escorting, taking walks, and coordinating light exercises with those diagnosed with some physical health issues who were medically frail
  • Communicated with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support
  • Measured blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and breathing
  • Assist clients with taking their prescribed medicines
  • Informing family and Physicians about changes in the client's mental or physical health and documented patient care on charts
  • Assisted with activities of daily living, providing friendship and emotional support to clients.

Community volunteer

Peace House International Ministry
12.2023
  • Assisting with food distribution at the food bank
  • Serving meals after church services and cleaning
  • Aiding in Sunday school and youth programs initiatives
  • Distribute food to vulnerable communities served at Peace House and Surrey as a whole.

Education

Skills

  • Good communication skills
  • Interpersonal abilities
  • Good time management
  • Excellent organizational competencies
  • Advanced computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
  • Able to work various schedules with ability to multi-task
  • Teamwork
  • Patient Companionship
  • Compassionate client care
  • First aid and safety
  • Dementia Care
  • Daily living assistance
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Case management experience

References

Can be submitted upon request.

Timeline

Caregiver

The key/ Homecare Assistance
02.2024 - Current

Community volunteer

Peace House International Ministry
12.2023

Nurse Aid

Chiredzi General Hospital
11.2022 - 01.2023

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