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Kelvin Kahula
Lusaka
Summary
Dedicated Health Care Assistant with proven expertise in patient care, demonstrated during tenure at Matero Level One Hospital. Excelled in delivering compassionate care and monitoring vital signs, significantly enhancing patient comfort and safety. Skilled in infection control and patient evaluations, adept at providing both emotional support and clinical care to diverse patient populations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Healthcare Assistant/ Nursing Assistant
Matero Level One Hospital.
06.2021 - Current
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
Education
Advance Certificate. - Healthcare Assistant/Nursing Assistant
Handsworth Institute of Health Sciences And Techno
8665 Kamloops Road, Lusaka Zambia.12.2021
Skills
- Time Management
- Patient Care
- Patient-focused care
- Supporting personal needs
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Meal Preparation
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Observing responses
- Preparing meals
- Patient Positioning
- Calm Under Stress
- Mobility Assistance
- Bedsore Prevention
- Care Monitoring
- Patient Observation
- Oral Hygiene
- Recording vital signs
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Documenting behaviors
- Emotional and Social Support
- Transporting patients
- Support Services
- Heavy Lifting
- Infection Control
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emotional Support
- Patient evaluations
- Family Communication
- Caregiver Relations
- Administering Medications
- Home Care Aide (HCA)
- Medication Administration
- Feeding assistance expert
- Basic Life Support
- Direct Patient Care
- Emotional Intelligence
- Personal Care Aide
- Patient Assessments
- Companionship and emotional support
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Nutrition and Diet
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- First Aid Certificate
- Patient Management
- Collecting vital signs
- Wound Care
- Patient Care Quality
- Clinical Documentation
- Injury Prevention
Timeline
Healthcare Assistant/ Nursing Assistant
Matero Level One Hospital.
06.2021 - Current
Advance Certificate. - Healthcare Assistant/Nursing Assistant
Handsworth Institute of Health Sciences And Techno
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k matchInterests
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
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