Milker Chaparadza
Frederick,Maryland
Summary
Results-oriented professional with extensive experience in patient care and vital sign monitoring at Frederick Health Hospital. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and adapt in fast-paced environments, maintaining high standards of service and safety. Strong organizational skills and commitment to teamwork enhance customer satisfaction. Proficient CNA skilled in assisting patients with daily living activities and ensuring comfort.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Frederick Health Hospital
Frederick, USA
07.2025 - Current
- Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as dressing, bathing or eating, in home health or inpatient settings
- Helping transport patients safely by operating wheelchairs, lifts and rolling hospital beds
- Taking vital signs or checking patients into offices
- Observing patient conditions, identifying potential risk factors for patient wellness and communicating them to Nurses
- Updating patient files with vital signs and other information
Cook
Naples Grande Beach Resort
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Ensuring that all food is of excellent quality and served in a timely manner.
- Training staff to prepare and cook all the menu items.
- Taking stock of ingredients and equipment, and placing orders to replenish stock.
- Enforcing safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen.
- Creating new recipes to keep the menu fresh.
- Keeping up to date with industry trends.
- Receiving feedback and making improvements where necessary.
Chef
Café Lux Harare
Harare
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Preparing food to the highest standard in terms of portion, arrangement, garnishing and allergen requirements.
- Developing and enhancing recipes based on seasonal produce.
- Inspect food preparation by junior chefs and serving areas to ensure observance of safe food-handling practices.
- Estimate expected food consumption then purchase supplies or procure food from storage.
Chef
Freshly Ground Harare
Harare
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Setting up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and food scales.
- Cooking food in a timely manner.
- Studying each recipe and gathering all necessary ingredients.
- Ensure appealing plate presentation.
- Slightly modify recipes to meet customers’ needs and requests.
- Inform wait staff about daily specials.
- Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients.
- Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items.
Junior Chef
Stanley and Livingstone Boutique Hotel Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Prepare dishes as per order.
- Developing new recipes and in line with the allergens requirements.
- Planning Menus.
- Inventory Management and quality control.
- Undertaking risk assessments and maintaining safety standards.
- Coordinating with the purchasing department.
- Looks after the hygiene standards.
Volunteer
Tose Respite Care Centre Harare
Harare
06.2016 - 05.2018
- Compassionately caring and communicating with children and providing a comforting and soothing environment.
- Engaging patients in suitable activities, such as socializing, playing games, or reading out loud.
- Performing general household duties such cooking, and shopping.
- Maintaining a hygienic and safe environment.
- Assisting patients with mobility, personal hygiene, eating, and drinking.
- Administering prescribed medications.
Horticulture Assistant
Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Mechanization Development
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Preparing weekly reports on different horticultural crops.
- Attending meetings.
- Giving farmers advice on how to grow certain horticultural crops.
- Attending field days and seminars.
Receptionist
Chips Enterprise Solution Harare
Harare
11.2013 - 12.2014
- Attending to visitors and dealing with customers over the phone.
- Operating the switchboard.
- File documents as required into the electronic filing system.
- Making travel arrangements for directors.
- Making sure that the various appointments and meetings on the schedule are kept straight.
- Operating various office machines.
Education
National Diploma in Professional Cookery -
School of Hospitality and Tourism
Zimbabwe10.2021
National Certificate in Professional Cookery -
School of Hospitality and Tourism
Zimbabwe04.2018
National Certificate in Horticulture -
Harare Polytechnic
Zimbabwe12.2016
ZGCE A level -
Mount Pleasant High School
Zimbabwe12.2013
ZGCE O Level -
Roosevelt Girls High School
Zimbabwe12.2011
Skills
- Interpersonal skills across demographics
- Effective communication
- Work adaptability
- Team collaboration
- Initiative and self-motivation
- Time management and organization
- Computer proficiency
- Customer service excellence
- Administrative skills
Hobbies and Interests
- Swimming
- Singing
- Travelling
- Baking
- Cooking
References
- Mrs. Faith Chiwanira, Company Secretary, Chips Enterprise Solution, faygee@gmail.com, 00263 772 628 389
- Mrs. Hilda Manditsvara, Chief Specialist Horticulture, Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Mechanisation Development, hillytary@gmail.com, 00263 773 024 257
- Edmond Mandioma, Human Resources Manager, Stanley and Livingstone Boutique Hotel, Edmondmandioma@stanleyandlivingstone.co.za, 00263 719 279 927
- Hilda Nimako, Manager, Frederick Health Hospital, hnimako@frederick.health, 2405663967
Timeline
CNA
Frederick Health Hospital
07.2025 - Current
Cook
Naples Grande Beach Resort
05.2023 - 06.2024
Chef
Café Lux Harare
01.2022 - 03.2023
Chef
Freshly Ground Harare
10.2021 - 01.2022
Junior Chef
Stanley and Livingstone Boutique Hotel Victoria Falls
05.2019 - 04.2020
Volunteer
Tose Respite Care Centre Harare
06.2016 - 05.2018
Horticulture Assistant
Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Mechanization Development
01.2016 - 12.2016
Receptionist
Chips Enterprise Solution Harare
11.2013 - 12.2014
National Diploma in Professional Cookery -
School of Hospitality and Tourism
National Certificate in Professional Cookery -
School of Hospitality and Tourism
National Certificate in Horticulture -
Harare Polytechnic
ZGCE A level -
Mount Pleasant High School
ZGCE O Level -
Roosevelt Girls High School