Tapiwanashe Makore
Dun Laoghaire
Summary
Seeking to contribute my empathy, patience, and practical care skills to improve the quality of life for clients, while maintaining their dignity.
Compassionate and dedicated home carer assistant with one year of hands-on experience supporting elderly and vulnerable individuals in their homes. Caring professional committed to improving the lives of individuals through attentive support and practical assistance. Promoted patient independence and dignity by facilitating personal care and mobility. Fostered emotional well-being through companionship and respectful communication.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Evolution Care Solutions
Dun Laoghaire, Ireland
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and toileting, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Provided quality personal care, such as dressing and bathing, while maintaining respect and sensitivity.
- Built strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care.
- Maintained a clean and hygienic environment in patient areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Helped patients with bathing, meal assistance, toileting and mobility support.
- Maintained clean and hygienic living environments, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Aided in bathing, dressing and general mobility.
- Supported patients with nutrition and hydration needs, ensuring they received appropriate meals and assisting with feeding when necessary.
- Changed bed linen and washed patient clothes regularly, maintaining proper hygiene standards.
- Engaged in respectful communication, respecting the dignity of those in care.
- Supported residents with mobility issues, using equipment safely to aid movement.
- Helped patients improve mental wellbeing by providing a helpful and happy service throughout care.
- Facilitated patient mobility through assistance with walking, transfers, and use of mobility aids, preventing falls and promoting independence.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality care coordination.
Health Care Assistant
Home Instead
Dun Laoghaire, Dublin
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted patients with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming.
- Supported patients with mobility and transfers from beds to chairs or wheelchairs.
- Facilitated meal preparation and feeding.
- Performed household tasks, including light housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, bed-making, grocery shopping, and collecting prescriptions.
- Helped patients with prescribed exercises or rehabilitation activities.
- Provided companionship and emotional support through social interaction and hobbies.
- Monitored and recorded changes in clients' physical or mental conditions, reporting these to supervisors and healthcare professionals accurately.
Procurement Officer
Mega Market
04.2022 - 06.2023
Procurement Clerk
Clite investments
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Processing payment requisitions and invoices.
- Maintaining books and records of contracts and logs of documents.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication.
- Performed prequalification of suppliers in terms of capabilities and capacity and financing.
Education
NVQ Level 5 - Healthcare Support
Chevron College
Wexford 2026
Higher National Diploma - Purchasing and Supply
MUTARE POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE
01.2019
Skills
- Personal Care Skills
- Household Support
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Healthcare Knowledge
- Professionalism & Work Ethic
- Adaptability & Problem Solving
- Regulatory & Compliance Awareness
- Full clean driving license
References
Available upon request
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Evolution Care Solutions
09.2024 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Home Instead
07.2024 - 08.2024
Procurement Officer
Mega Market
04.2022 - 06.2023
Procurement Clerk
Clite investments
01.2020 - 03.2022
NVQ Level 5 - Healthcare Support
Chevron College
Higher National Diploma - Purchasing and Supply
MUTARE POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE