Rufaro Munautsi
Lewisville,TX
Summary
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering 1 year 3 Months of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Assisted Living & Memory Care
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home care settings by coordinating services and communicating effectively with all parties involved.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques, enhancing the quality of care provided.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Efficiently organized schedules for multiple clients simultaneously while maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Caregiver
Sundance Senior Care
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home care settings by coordinating services and communicating effectively with all parties involved.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
Education
Associate of Arts - IBM SPPSS
University of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe -Harara11.2011
No Degree - International Computer Driving Licence
Trust Academy
Zimbabwe-Harare01.2006
BBA - Diploma in International Travel And Tourism
City And Guilds
Zimbabwe-Harare11.2004
Skills
- Schedule Maintenance
- Caring Companionship
- Verbal and written communication skills
- ADL Assistance
- Care Planning
- Physical Stamina
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Database Management
- Medical chart documentation
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Personal Care Worker
- Client Records Management
- Medical office administration
- Condition Monitoring
- Respectful and Compassionate
- PPE Usage
- Wound Care
- Physical therapy administration
- Resident Care Associate
- Alzheimer's Care
- Word Processing
- Resident Care Associate (RCA)
- HIPAA Compliance
- Strong Ethics
- Client Education
- Meeting planning
- Direct Patient Care
- Personal Care Aide
- First aid and safety
- Resident Care Partner
- Supportive Companionship
- Household Cleaning
- Medical Records Management
- MEDITECH Software
- Transportation Services
- Infection Control
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Family Member Training
- Personal Care Worker (PCW)
- Emotional Support
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
- Indirect Patient Care
- Patient Management
- Compassionate communication
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Fast Learner
- Special Needs Care
- Heartsaver First Aid
- Injury Prevention
- Medical record-keeping
- Service Documentation
- Childcare experience
- Interior decorating
- Meal Preparation
- Documentation
- Daily living assistance
- Care Plan Adherence
- Staff Collaboration
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Ability to Lift
- Problem Identification
- First Aid Certification
- Medication Administration
- Chronic Illness Management
- Progress Tracking
- Physical therapy
- Schedule Management
- Dementia Care
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Care
- Chauffeuring
- Progress Documentation
- Patient Companionship
- Convalescence Support
- Spreadsheet Management
- Care plan assessment
- Laptop and Tablet Operation
- Clear Communication
- Direct Care Aide
- End of life care
- Medication Management
- Resident Care Partner (RCP)
- Records Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Client satisfaction
- Diet and Nutrition
- Personal Care Aide (PCA)
- Care Plan Management
- Client documentation
- Heavy Lifting
- Light Cleaning
- Relationship Building
- Elderly Care
- Decision-Making
- Behavior redirection
- Incapacitation care
- Case Management
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved good results through effectively helping with caregiving.
Certification
Studying CNA
Affiliations
- Well connected to Residents
Traveling
I enjoy travelling to resort areas for a vacation
Additional Information
love cycling as an exercise.
love reading caregiving books for instance ''My Parents Keeper'' , by JODY GASTFRIEND
Volleyball is my favorite sport
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Cantonese)
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Full Professional
Timeline
Caregiver
Assisted Living & Memory Care
07.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Sundance Senior Care
01.2023 - 06.2023
Associate of Arts - IBM SPPSS
University of Zimbabwe
No Degree - International Computer Driving Licence
Trust Academy
BBA - Diploma in International Travel And Tourism
City And Guilds
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