Miyoba Katema
Caregiver/Healthcare Assistant
Lusaka,09
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant (HCA) with over one year of hands-on experience delivering high-quality care in both hospice and homecare environments. Skilled in personal care, mobility assistance, medication administration, and monitoring patient wellbeing. Known for providing empathetic, respectful, and person-centered care while supporting multidisciplinary teams. Brings a strong background in clinical research, medical records management, and public health data collection. Eager to contribute to healthcare services and commit to continuous learning, including local language acquisition and cultural integration.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Healthcare Assistant
Our Lady of Hope Hospice
01.2023 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive personal care services (bathing, dressing, oral hygiene).
- Assist with patient mobility, positioning, and safe transfers using mobility aids.
- Support meal preparation, feeding, and hydration to maintain nutritional well-being.
- Administer prescribed medications and document compliance in patient records.
- Maintain hygiene in patient spaces with light housekeeping and laundry duties.
- Provide companionship and psychosocial support to enhance emotional wellbeing.
- Monitor and report changes in patient condition to clinical supervisors.
- Set up therapy equipment, take vital signs, and maintain supply inventory.
Field Survey Supervisor
University of Maryland, Baltimore
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: Zambia HIV/AIDS Research Program
- Led regional field teams conducting nationwide HIV prevalence surveys.
- Trained and supervised enumerators in ethical data collection and confidentiality.
- Ensured data quality by conducting spot checks and timely performance reporting.
- Coordinated logistics and data uploads for large-scale public health projects.
- Supported indicator tracking and stakeholder reporting for ongoing research efforts.
Medical Records Officer
Ministry of Health Zambia
01.2009 - 08.2013
- Company Overview: Ndola General Hospital
- Managed patient medical records and ensured confidentiality compliance.
- Processed admissions/discharges and maintained updated electronic health records.
- Supported clinical staff with timely access to accurate medical documentation.
- Assisted in digitizing records as part of the national EHR system rollout.
- Conducted record audits and trained new team members in documentation standards.
Education
Certificate - Healthcare Support
Handsworth Institute
05.2023
Diploma - Information Systems
Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies University
12.2007
Skills
- Personal Care & Patient Support
- Medication Administration
- Hospice & Palliative Care
- Health Monitoring & Reporting
- Vital Signs & Emergency Response
- Medical Records & EHR Systems
- Clinical Data Collection & Analysis
- Psychosocial & Social Care Support
- Public Health Survey Management
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Team Collaboration & Ethical Care
Certification
- Care Certificate (Domiciliary & Patient Care)
- Health and Social Care in Adults (Online)
- First Aid Certificate
- TB Management Certificate
- Psychosocial Counselling Certificate
- Diploma in Caregiving (Ongoing – Alison Online Learning)
References
Available upon request.
Additional Information
- I am eager to contribute my skills and experience as a Caregiver in any european Country.
- I have received training and gained hands-on experience as a Healthcare Assistant, and I am fully prepared to undertake any additional training required for the role.
- I hold certifications in Healthcare, First Aid, Psychosocial Counseling, and Adult and Social Care, and I am currently pursuing a Diploma in Healthcare through Alison Training to further strengthen my knowledge and expertise.
- I would require Visa sponsorship and relocation support
Timeline
Healthcare Assistant
Our Lady of Hope Hospice
01.2023 - Current
Field Survey Supervisor
University of Maryland, Baltimore
01.2020 - 12.2022
Medical Records Officer
Ministry of Health Zambia
01.2009 - 08.2013
Diploma - Information Systems
Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies University
Certificate - Healthcare Support
Handsworth Institute
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