Tomaida Chilumbu
Kitwe
Summary
Compassionate and experienced Mental Health Counsellor and Care Assistant, skilled in providing emotional support and guidance to individuals with mental health issues and care needs. Solutions-oriented Mental Health Counselor successful at managing multiple priorities while maintaining strong work ethic and exhibiting positive attitude. Offering background implementing effective treatment plans and providing exceptional care for children, adolescents and adults suffering from mental and emotional health illnesses. Expertise in crisis intervention and treatment analysis and planning. Collaborative and team-oriented professional quickly establishes trust and rapport with patients. Certified in care giving and mental health counseling.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Counselor Intern
Ndola Teaching Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Provide individual and group counseling sessions to clients with mental health issues with 15 participants .
- Developed and implement care plans to meet clients' needs
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
Care Assistant
Mitanda home for the aged
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Supported individuals with daily living tasks and personal care
- Assisted with medication management and vital sign measurement
- Developed and implemented care plans to meet clients' needs with total of 20 residents in care.
Education
Certificate - mental health Counseling
Mental Health Center, Ministry of Health Zambia
Lusaka07.2024
Health care certificate - Care Assistant
Elohim Heath Institute
Lusaka03.2022
Diploma - clinical medical sciences
City University of Science And Technology
Lusaka06.2016
Skills
- Counseling techniques (CBT, DBT, etc)
- Care planning and risk assessment
- Medication management
- Vital sign measurement
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Electronic health records management
- Phlebotomy
- First Aid
- Crisis Intervention
- Building rapport
- Multicultural Competence
- Relapse Prevention
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Personal care
- Treatment Planning
Certification
- Registered Member of the health profession council of Zambia
- Certified Care Assistant
- Ilets UKVI certificate with overall band score 7
References
- David Phiri, supervisor, Dphiri2@pactworld.org, 20979313424
- Esther Muwila, emuwila@gmail.com, 260977664444
hobbies
creative writing
gardening
Reading
walking
cooking
Additional Information
ILETS certificate
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor Intern
Ndola Teaching Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Care Assistant
Mitanda home for the aged
05.2022 - 12.2023
Certificate - mental health Counseling
Mental Health Center, Ministry of Health Zambia
Health care certificate - Care Assistant
Elohim Heath Institute
Diploma - clinical medical sciences
City University of Science And Technology
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