William Sakala (Health Care Assistant)

New Cerney Park, Harare, Zimbabwe

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Compassionate and reliable Healthcare Assistant with very good communication skills demonstrated years living and working with geriatric, palliative and medical patients. Proficient in providing patient centered care and support to clients with a wide range of disabilities, illnesses or challenges. Looking forward to leverage his passion to both adults and young patients’ wellbeing in order to improve the quality of their livelihoods.

Skills

Soft Skills

Team work

Problem solving

Time management

Effective communication

Hard Skills

Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Access.

Medical Record management

Monitoring vital signs and changes

Performing CPR+ first aid

Reading and writing skills

Data entry

Employment History

City of Harare Fire Brigade and Ambulance Services, Zimbabwe Emergency Medical Technician 01 January 2010 - Present

Preparation of Emergency vehicle and Equipment.

Detailed and careful patient assessment.

Monitoring patient vitals.

Treatment and safe transportation of patients.

Prompt response, correctly interpreting emergency calls and details

Safety assessment.

Proper and Accurate documentation.

Clear and good communication with other service providers. Tariro Home Care, Zimbabwe

Health Care Assistant (Part-time) 01 January 2021 -03 July 2023

Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.

Evaluated patients to identify and dress wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.

Completed dusting, washing dishes, laundry and vacuuming for patients.

Kept accurate records of patients care, condition and progress.

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

Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Providing excellent customer service including greeting customers warmly, addressing any concerns or complaints and ensuring a positive dining experience.

City of Harare Fire Brigade and Ambulance Services, Zimbabwe Ambulance Technician 01 August 2007- 31 December 2009

Preparation of ambulance equipment.

Preparation and cleaning of the ambulance and Transportation of the patient and Hand-over and documentation.

Response to calls, Assessment of the patient and Rendering immediate medical care Hobbies

Reading

Socializing

Achievements

Receiving 80 % positive feedback from patients and their families for caring attitude, exceeding the team's goal by 8%.

Achieving high standards of hygiene health and safety to 100%, with zero incidents

Reducing work load by 10%

Awarded Employee of the month twice

Preventing infections by preparing 8+ sterile dressing and delivery kits per week Education

Diploma in Caregiving Certificate Alison (19 June 2023)

Practising Certificate Allied Health Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe (26 May 2023)

Information and Communication handling in Caregiving Certificate Alison (09 May 2023)

Immediate Emergency Care Course Certificate Operation Florian Training Mission (2 September 2016)

Emergency Medical Technician Certificate City of Harare Emergency Medical Services (2010)

Ambulance Technician Course City of Harare Emergency Medical Services (November 2007)

8 GSCE Ordinary Level Subjects Pass Certificate St Francis High School (1995-1998) Additional Information

IELTS Overall Band Score: 5.5,Clean Class 4 Driver’s Licence, TB Test Certificate, Police Clearance Letter, Valid Passport, In need of VISA Sponsorship

References

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