Healthcare Assistant Patient Care

DORCAS CHANDA

House Number **** Old Ndeke Copperbelt Luanshya Zambia +260*********

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Professional Summary

Dutiful Healthcare Assistant works under guidance of healthcare professionals in hospitals and community settings to aid with clinical duties, observe and monitor patients and promote physical and nutritional health and well-being. Compassionate team player recognized for positive, upbeat attitude and proactive demeanor in solving problems. Flexible learner adapts easily to new challenges.Also a professional Caterer, good at preparing all kind of meals.Always willing and ready to learn.

Skills

HARD SKILLS

Patient Care

Emotional Support

Infection Control

Healthy Meal Preparation

Medication Administration

Measuring bodily fluids

Recording vital signs

Tube feedings and medications familiarity

First Aid and Safety

SOFT SKILLS

Good listener

Excellent communication skill

Adaptability

Flexibility

Teamwork

Errands

Compassionate

Friendly

Cultural Awareness

Work History

Health Care Assistant 05/2022 to 12/2022

At Clinic 1 Mufulira Copperbelt – Zambia

Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment. Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.

Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook

Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives. Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces. Assisted patients with self-administered medications. Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.

Personal Care Assistant 01/2021 to 04/2022

Annette Chulu – Zambia

Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care. Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.

Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.

Aided patients with walking and limb exercises to improve strength and balance. Assisted with taking vital signs and documenting blood pressure and temperature for proper tracking.

Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction. Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.

Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations. Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities. Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.

Personal Caregiver(Shift) 12/2019 to 02/2021

Mirriam Chisulo – Zambia

Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives. Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.

Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook

Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.

Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment. Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress. Telemarketing 01/2019 to 01/2021

Worked For Unify (Money Lending Institution) – Zambia Answered calls, took messages, and transferred calls to correct individuals. Collaborated with marketing teams to develop and execute promotional strategies. Built relationships with customers using strong persuasion and active listening skills. Recorded contact information of customers and potential customers in internal database. Completed daily and weekly sales reporting using assigned tools. Followed up with customers to solicit further sales. Opened new accounts and documented personal, demographic, and payment information in system.

Asked relevant questions to assist customers with selecting needed or requested products and services.

Negotiated pricing and payment terms with customers when possible to close deals. Informed current and prospective customers of promotions and new or upgraded products. Asked pertinent questions to understand customer requirements. Other Jobs Not Related to Health Care 01/2013 to 01/2019 Atleast 3differerent Employers – Zambia

Education

Chaisa Secondary School - Zambia

Kabulonga Secondary School - Zambia

Burma Primary School - Zambia

Certification and Achievements

*Certificate in catering,chef's catering professional training school from 2008

*certificate in computer from mulele mwana youth skills 2022

*certificate in healthcare assistance at Davmar college of sciences and research 2022

*certificate in psychosocial counseling,Davmar college of health sciences and research 2022

*certificate in first aid and cpr at st John 2022.

*First Aid 2023

*Diploma in caregiving 2023

*Food Hygiene 2023

*Elderly care 2023

All documents for Visa process ready,willing to relocate as soon as COS is offered. References

Professional and Personal References Availability on Request

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