Christine Makuwe

Health Care Assistant

"Harare, Zimbabwe,"

ad4c2v@r.postjobfree.com +263*********

● Conscientious health care assistant with 12 years of experience providing world class care, dedicated to upholding the highest standard of patient care. Equipped to deliver top quality care in a variety of health care settings. Generates revenue by quantifying work and practicing effective cost reducing methods and adding value all this is intertwined by the concept of the 6 Cs that involves being caring, committed, compassionate, competent, courageous using effective communicating skills.

Work history

"Zhombe Mission Hospital". Health Care Assistant January 2009 – Current

●Administering medications to patients with an accuracy rate of 99%, preventing medication errors and potential adverse reactions.

●Assisted in the implementation of electronic health records, reducing document retrieval time by 30% and enhancing accuracy and accessibility of patient information.

●Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement personalized care plans, resulting in a 15% decrease in patient readmission rates within 30 days.

●Conducted patient assessments and documentation with efficiency, reducing average documentation time by 20% while maintaining accuracy and thoroughness.

●Encouraged unit among the nursing staff improving workflow efficiency resulting in a 15% decrease in response time for patients requests and overall time saved in care delivering.

●Implemented infection control protocols resulting in a 25% reduction in hospital-acquired infections, saving an estimated $50,000 in treatment costs annually.

●Masterminded fall prevention strategies, resulting in a 20% reduction in patient falls and related injuries, saving an estimated $20,000 in healthcare expenses.

"Mayorca Clinic" Health Care Assistant February 1998 - November 2008

●Demonstrated exceptional care, achieving a customer satisfaction rating of 95% based on positive feedback and surveys.

● Effectively managed cleaning supplies budget of $10,000, consistently achieving a cost savings of 10% by negotiating favorable contracts with vendors.

● Implemented energy-saving initiatives resulting in a reduction of utility expenses by 20% annually.

●Reduced cleaning expenses by 15% by developing a cost-effective inventory management system to prevent overstocking and minimize wastage.

●Spearheaded a recycling program, resulting in a 30% reduction in landfill waste and saving an estimated $5,000 per year in disposal fees.

● Successfully trained and supervised a team of 10 cleaners, improving productivity by 20% and reducing overtime costs by 15%.

Key Skills

●English proficiency.

●Computer knowledge Microsoft packages Excel, Spreadsheets and Word.

●Meal preparation.

●Nursing care.

●Progress monitoring.

●PowerPoint, Point of sale and Outlook.

●Report writing, typing and filing.

Education.

Red Cross Association of Zimbabwe Health Care Assistant Certificate

●Clean Class 4 Drivers License, Fully Vaccinated, IELTS overall band 5.5, Valid TB Test Certificate, Valid Police Clearance

●Social Profile LinkedIn https//www.linkedin.com/in/christinemakuwe

Personal connections

●Internal referrals gained by interactions with employees of potential employers on linkedin, facebook and other forms of social media.

References

● Sr T Duru - Sister in charge, Zhombe Mission Hospital, +263********* ad4c2v@r.postjobfree.com

●Sr P Rutumhu - Deputy Sister In charge, Zhombe Mission Hospital, +263********* ad4c2v@r.postjobfree.com

●Sr H Matuku - Senior Nurse, Zhombe Mission Hospital, +263********* ad4c2v@r.postjobfree.com

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