PATIENCE MUSONDA
Lusaka,Zambia
Summary
A qualified health care assistant, a team player with a working knowledge of residential care including good practice and health and safety standards. Experienced in the care of young adults, vulnerable children, safeguarding the elderly and those with special needs and/mental health conditions. Able to carry out all aspects of the role from personal care, administering medication, meal preparation and record keeping. Always willing to work according to a Rota including night shifts.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Our Lady's Hospice
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisting the nurse with general patient check-ups, immunization and vaccine preparations.
- 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.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Supported patients'' physical therapy goals through guided exercises and range of motion activities.
- Supported needs of 5+ residents under long-term care.
Health Care Assistant
Cheshire Homes Chawama - Care Assistant
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Personal Care (Helped patients with bathing, meal assistance. toilet and mobility support, oral care, daily hair care).
- Monitored 6+ patient health, behavioral and physical changes promptly reporting concerns to ward supervisor.
- Supporting the nurses and Doctors in patient care, non-clinical support and infection control tasks.
- Repositioning ( slide sheet and hands).
- Assisting the nurse with general patient check-ups, immunization and vaccine preparations.
- Catheter change and disposal.
- Documentation and Reporting
- Basic wound care and dressing.
- Handling Specimens and clinical waste correctly and ensuring accurate decontamination policies.
Education
Advanced Certificate in Health Care Assistant - Health Sciences
Zambia Institute For Medical And Psychological Stu
Lusaka, Zambia 06.2023
Care Certificate Standards 1-15 - Healthcare
Care Academy
London, United Kingdom 06.2022
Skills
- First aid, Health and safety training
- Urine and blood testing
- Basic health checks
- An understanding of the concept of Confidentiality
- Time Management
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Patient Care
love working out, traveling and reading books
I work out 5 times a week. i also make it a point to at least read one book a month or in 2 month depending on how busy my work schedule is. I would definitely love to travel more worldwide as i have only traveled to different parts of my country.
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Our Lady's Hospice
03.2024 - 09.2024
Health Care Assistant
Cheshire Homes Chawama - Care Assistant
07.2023 - 01.2024
Advanced Certificate in Health Care Assistant - Health Sciences
Zambia Institute For Medical And Psychological Stu
Care Certificate Standards 1-15 - Healthcare
Care Academy
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