Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
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Caroline Dambaza

Dunedin

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Support Worker, proficient in behaviour redirection and progress documentation, facilitating daily activities and promoting independence and well being. Committed to maintaining a safe, respectful and inclusive environment through empathetic communication and tailored assistance. Committed to upholding the highest standards of dignity, respect, and professionalism in all interactions. Seeking to continue to contribute to a dynamic care team and make a positive impact on the lives of those in need.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Support Worker

Community Care Trust
05.2023 - Current
  • Assisting supported people with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Helping supported people manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
  • Enhanced quality of care for supported people by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
  • Transporting supported people to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
  • Providing crisis intervention services when necessary, effectively de-escalating challenging situations while maintaining supported person safety.
  • Mentoring new support workers by providing guidance, sharing best practices, and modeling effective supported person-centered care techniques.
  • Safeguarding supported people well-being by monitoring health conditions, administering medications, and reporting any changes to appropriate medical professionals.

Beauty Supervisor

Helaz Beauty Salon
03.2009 - 11.2015
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized beauty consultations and product recommendations.
  • Adhered to strict hygiene standards while handling cosmetic products to maintain customer safety.
  • Managed scheduling of staff shifts to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours.
  • Maintained counter and display areas for cleanliness and organization.
  • Demonstrated expert knowledge of various beauty brands and products for accurate guidance of clients'' needs.
  • Maintained clean and inviting store environment to enhance overall customer experience.
  • Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning.
  • Educated staff on strategies for handling difficult customers and challenging situations.

Education

Mutorashanga High School
Mutorashanga Zimbabwe

Skills

  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Adaptable to change
  • Progress Documentation
  • Respect for privacy
  • Behavior redirection
  • Attentive to people
  • Professional boundaries
  • Health and safety awareness
  • Emotional Support

Certification

First aid certificate

CPI training

Additional Information

Reference 1

Pratibha Sharma (Team Leader)

Community Care Trust


Reference 2

Idah Koudayah (Team Leader)

Community Care Trust



Timeline

Support Worker

Community Care Trust
05.2023 - Current

Beauty Supervisor

Helaz Beauty Salon
03.2009 - 11.2015

Mutorashanga High School
Caroline Dambaza