Dionne Gwizi
Ashbourne,Meath
Summary
Compassionate Healthcare Assistant with experience in elderly and dementia care. Proven ability to deliver person-centred support and administer medication safely. Strong communicator skilled in maintaining dignity and comfort for the elderly. Expertise in incontinence management, dementia support, and medication administration, with a focus on person-centred care. Strong communication and collaboration skills to enhance patient well-being and safety.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Care Assistant
Gwanda Provincial Hospital
Gwanda, Zimbabwe
05.2022 - 09.2025
- Delivered person-centred care for elderly ward with 28 residents with dementia and learning disabilities.
- Coordinated daily living support, safeguarding comfort, privacy, and dignity.
- Managed mobility and physical disability support, including incontinence and aids.
- Oversaw mealtime assistance, ensuring adequate nutrition and hydration.
- Issued and collected commodes and urinals, monitoring for abnormal findings.
- Directed safe repositioning and transfers in line with moving-and-handling standards.
- Handled medication administration safely, following required protocols and records.
Nurse Aide
Gwanda Provincial Hospital
Gwanda town
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Assisted service users with daily personal care, ensuring dignity and comfort during washing, dressing, and feeding.
- Facilitated continence management and promptly changed soiled linen to maintain hygiene and comfort.
- Moving and handling carried out in support of 16 patients with low mobility, turning patients regularly to prevent pressure sores.
- Aided patients during admissions and discharges from clinic, ensuring safe and smooth transfers to recovery room.
- Maintained accurate records of care provided to service users for compliance and quality assurance.
Education
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Occupational Health and Safety
SHEILDS
ONLINE 01.2024 -
GCSEs - Ordinary level
Gwanda High School
Zimbabwe 01.2002 - 12.2005
NVQ Level 2 - Public healthcare
Red Cross
Zimbabwe 11.2021 - 04.2022
Skills
Personal care and elderly support
Dementia and Parkinson's care
Incontinence and medication management
Palliative and end-of-life care
Care planning and basic life support
Safeguarding and effective communication
Interpersonal skills and time management
Team collaboration and sore management
Safeguarding knowledge
References
Available on request
Gaps in Employment
- Ekuphumuleni Geriatric Nursing Home, Voluntary Care assistant, 2019-02, 2021-01
- Beauty Saloon, Self Employed, 2006-01, 2022-09
Timeline
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Occupational Health and Safety
SHEILDS
01.2024 -
Care Assistant
Gwanda Provincial Hospital
05.2022 - 09.2025
NVQ Level 2 - Public healthcare
Red Cross
11.2021 - 04.2022
Nurse Aide
Gwanda Provincial Hospital
01.2021 - 09.2022
GCSEs - Ordinary level
Gwanda High School
01.2002 - 12.2005