Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Contacts
Languages
References
Timeline
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Christine Kaponda

Christine Kaponda

Healthcare Assistant
Lusaka,Lusaka

Summary

A calm and patient-focused Healthcare Assistant with over 8 years of experience in delivering high-quality care to clients in fast-paced hospitals and Nursing Homes. Achievement-driven team player with the ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds. Always ready to help with hygiene, mobility, and various cleaning needs. Works fast to stay ahead of continuous patient workload. Extensively experienced and trained in healthcare work. Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Carer

1-2-1 Care Ltd
St. Helier
07.2023 - 11.2023
  • Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of patient information.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
  • Responded quickly in emergency situations while remaining calm under pressure.
  • Provided emotional support to clients struggling with depression or anxiety.
  • Observed client behavior and documented information in patient records.
  • Provided companionship to clients by engaging in conversation and playing games.
  • Encouraged communication between clients, family members, and healthcare staff.
  • Supported physical therapy sessions by providing assistance with exercises.
  • Ensured safety of clients at all times by monitoring their movements.
  • Maintained a clean environment for clients by performing light housekeeping tasks.
  • Educated families about proper nutrition and hygiene practices for elderly individuals.
  • Monitored client vital signs and reported any changes to the registered nurse or physician.
  • Sought out resources within the community that could benefit patients' health conditions.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan future care strategies.
  • Reported any changes in client's condition or behavior promptly to supervisor.
  • Attended training sessions related to caring for elderly or disabled individuals.
  • Developed care plans for individual patients based on their needs and preferences.

Healthcare Assistant

Cotts Care Ltd
Gloucester
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Developed positive relationships with clients and their families through regular communication.
  • Adhered strictly to confidentiality guidelines when handling sensitive information about clients.
  • Prepared meals for clients according to their dietary requirements and preferences.
  • Organized recreational activities that meet the physical, mental, social needs of each individual client.
  • Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding client status or changes in condition.
  • Participated in team meetings regarding client care plans and progress updates.
  • Helped with housekeeping tasks such as laundry, cleaning, vacuuming, dusting.
  • Attended continuing education courses related to providing quality care for elderly or disabled individuals.
  • Assisted elderly and disabled clients with personal care needs, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations while adhering to safety protocols.
  • Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
  • Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
  • Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
  • Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.

Healthcare Assistant

Clinic4All
Lusaka
02.2015 - 12.2022
  • Volunteered for Clinic4All part-time, Lusaka, Zambia

Healthcare Assistant

Delta Medical Centre
Maun
05.2014 - 12.2014
  • Volunteered for Delta Medical Centre part-time, Maun, Botswana

Healthcare Assistant

Princess Royal University Hospital
London
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Full time at Princess Royal University Hospital, London, UK

Healthcare Assistant

ISS MEDICLEAN
London
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Worked at ISS MEDICLEAN in London, UK

Education

Skills

  • A caring nature
  • An approachable nature
  • An open mind
  • The desire to work with people of all ages and from all backgrounds
  • Sensitivity
  • Good communication skills
  • Good listening skills
  • A tactful nature
  • The ability to keep sensitive information confidential at all times
  • A respectful approach to patients and colleagues
  • The ability and desire to take own initiative whilst recognizing their limitations
  • Flexibility
  • The ability to work as part of a team
  • The ability to remain patient and calm in tough situations
  • A good sense of humor
  • Reliability
  • Good organizational skills
  • First Aid
  • Elderly
  • Clinical Waste Disposal
  • Medication Administration
  • Basic Health Checks
  • Health & Safety Training
  • House Keeping
  • Patient Management
  • Case Management
  • Records Management
  • Medical Record-Keeping
  • Community Activities
  • COVID-19 Safety Policies
  • Client Documentation
  • Dementia Care
  • Care Plan Assessment
  • Quality Program Protocols
  • Housekeeping
  • Clinical Quality Program Standards
  • Supportive Companionship
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Medication and Appointment Reminders
  • Client Transportation
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Elderly Care
  • Records Maintenance
  • PPE Usage
  • Knowledge of State Regulations
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Care
  • First Aid and Safety
  • Behavioral Management
  • Compassionate Client Care
  • Patient Companionship
  • Documentation
  • Incident Reporting
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Basic Housekeeping
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • ADL Assistance
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Meal Preparation
  • Compassionate Care
  • Emotional Support

Accomplishments

  • Helping patients to undertake personal tasks, including washing, showering, and using the toilet
  • Serving food to patients and helping them to eat if they are physically weak
  • Changing dirty sheets and bedding
  • Making the beds
  • Talking to patients to ease loneliness and feelings of isolation
  • Listening to the particular needs of patients and acting on these needs as appropriate
  • Turning patients who are required to spend a lot of time in bed, in order to avoid bed sores
  • Helping patients to move around their environment and to feel comfortable in their own homes or in hospital. This involves keeping their living area extremely clean and tidy
  • Improving the mobility of patients
  • Giving out bedpans
  • Collecting used bedpans
  • Ensuring that supplies of medical equipment are replenished
  • Taking the temperature of the patient
  • Recording the temperature of the patient
  • Taking the pulse rate of the patient
  • Recording the pulse rate of the patient
  • Taking the respiration rate of the patient
  • Recording the respiration rate of the patient
  • Notifying healthcare professionals if temperatures, pulse rates, or respiration rates seem abnormal or worrying
  • Measuring the weight of the patient
  • Measuring blood glucose levels
  • Recording the input and output of a patient
  • Performing electrocardiograms, which allow healthcare assistants to monitor a patient’s heart activity
  • Taking blood from the patient
  • Preparing patients for therapy or medical treatment
  • Setting up the equipment needed by healthcare professionals
  • Assisting the healthcare professional whilst they administer therapy or treatment
  • Ensuring that the patient is comfortable whilst the therapy or treatment is being administered
  • Recording the patient’s progress following each session of therapy or treatment
  • Catheter care and Bladder washout.

Contacts

  • Dr Ackim N. Hamweenda, Executive Director, Clinics4All, +260 977 878221, ackimh@vivacom.tel
  • Dr E.S. Mulomba, Chief Medical Officer, Bobonong Primary Hospital, +267 717 11187, drmulomba@gmail.com

Languages

English
First Language

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Carer

1-2-1 Care Ltd
07.2023 - 11.2023

Healthcare Assistant

Cotts Care Ltd
01.2023 - 07.2023

Healthcare Assistant

Clinic4All
02.2015 - 12.2022

Healthcare Assistant

Delta Medical Centre
05.2014 - 12.2014

Healthcare Assistant

Princess Royal University Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2013

Healthcare Assistant

ISS MEDICLEAN
01.2008 - 01.2009

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