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PRECIOUS CHIBI

CAREGIVING ASSISTANT

**** ******** ***** *, ******, Zimbabwe

+263***-***-***, *********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

An experienced Care Giver who is proficient in delivering high-quality and efficient patient care. Has worked with people with various challenges including bipolar, dementia, epilepsy, autism disabilities, bedridden, or wheelchair bound and administering correct medication to patients with different conditions Fluent in English with an IELTS score of 6.0. Fully vaccinated and have a police clearance certificate. Acting with integrity and in the best interest of patients while ensuring compliance with policies and guidelines is one of my core values in promoting care. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Patience, compassion and empathy

• Observational skills

• Personal care assistance

• Mobility assistance

• First Aide/CPR

• Medication management

• Vitals taking, monitoring and documenting

• Physical strength and stamina

• Time management and organization

• Computer literacy (PeopleSoft/Oracle, Microsoft Of ice)

• Knowledge of the 6Cs of health care (care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment)

• Implementing primary and secondary lifesaving procedures EMPLOYMENT

AMBULANCE TECHNICIAN @Medical Air Rescue Services(MARS Ambulance) Mutare, Zimbabwe July 2022- to date

• Preparation and checking of ambulance equipment.

• Preparation and cleaning of the ambulance.

• Response to call – My duty to initiate responses to a call immediately after receiving one to ensure that a call is not delayed.

• Assessment of the patient - Always in position to carry out thorough primary survey on the patient, initiate lifesaving procedures upon arrival at the scene and continue with secondary survey prior to arrival at the hospital.

• Rendering immediate Medical Care – Able to give effective Basic Life Support and CPR, haemorrhage control and give basic medications to patients.

• Safe transportation of patients – Able to do the transportation of patients with expedience and at the same time with the safety and comfort of the patient being of major importance.

• Handover and documentation of patient – Always one of my key responsibilities which I execute excellently, ensuring that concise, clear, accurate, and complete documentation is ready for handover of the patients to ensure that care is continued without repetition and delay. 2

• Patient advocacy – As Emergency Medical Service worker and Caregiver, I make it a point that I am there as a voice for my patients, speaking for them and pleading their cause. This I always do by transferring key information that may save the patient’s life and alsocommunicating with relatives or friends of my patients of their situation, and reassuring the patient.

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT (locum)@Crotex Health Dr J Chakonda Surgery Mutare, Zimbabwe March 2023 to date

• Assisting patients with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene tasks.

• Complete weekly grocery shopping and cook meals according to speci ic dietary restrictions.

• Assess the care plan regularly to ensure a vibrant plan is in place which suites the ever-evolving needs of the patients.

• Develop educational activities and monitor playtime for two adults with disabilities.

• Administering medication every three hours and keep notes on patient progress.

• Providing safe and reliable transportation of patients, ful illing daily errands and shuttles, especially to honour doctor’s appointments.

• Go through the patient daily checklist and evaluate their medical condition on a daily basis.

• Assist patients with daily exercises and provide companionship

• Responsible for managing crisis situations professionally and following policies and procedures related to emergencies.

• Help with housekeeping and maintenance of good hygiene including assisting with dishes, taking out garbage, laundry, ironing and vacuuming.

PHARMACY ASSISTANT (locum)@ Clique Pharmacy Mutare, Zimbabwe August 2023 to April 2024

• Taking prescriptions from clients in person and over the phone

• Giving general assistance with daily pharmacy activities

• Measuring and mixing drugs according to prescriptions

• Packaging, labelling and dispensing medications

• Checking inventory, restocking drugs and other items

• Checking expired medications and disposing it in accordance with the standard procedures

• Helping Clients with what they need or sending them to the pharmacist for more help

• Cleaning shelves

MARS Ambulance Technician- Intern @Mutare Provincial Hospital Mutare, Zimbabwe October 2022 to December 2022

• Provided support with dressing and changing clothes for sense of comfort and dignity

• Helped transfer patients from emergency room to operating theatre using stretchers

• Helped transfer individuals from bed to chair, ensuring a safe transition

• Checking and monitoring vital signs

• Administered prescribed medications, adhering to schedules and ensuring proper dosage

• Cleaning and sanitizing equipments

• Maintaining patients hygiene and changing bedding and linen

• Administered oxygen

• Bandaging and dressing wounds

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Community Voluntary Work – Various locations Mutare, Zimbabwe May 2021 to June 2022

• Helped the elderly with their daily house chores like general cleaning of the house, tiding up clothes, laundry, cooking and washing dirty dishes.

• Community enablement of the elderly visiting paces like social clubs, grocery shopping, entertainment functions and going to church.

Home-based Care Assistant –Family relative Mutare, Zimbabwe January 2018- April 2021

• Cared for my stroke-stricken grandmother who was wheelchair bound ever since her diagnosis in December 2017.

• Assisted her daily with personal care and oral care

• Prepared meals (gluten-free), washed dishes and did laundry for her.

• Helped her with feeding as she couldn’t eat by herself.

• Took her for her hospital and doctor’s appointments EDUCATION

Care Certificate- Healthcare CPD-Online 2024

Ambulance Technician ( Certificate of Emergency Medical Training) – MARS Ambulance Service2022

Nurse Aide Certificate- St Johns Ambulance Association 2022

The Care Certificate- Victory Training Academy 2023

National Certificate in Sales and Marketing Management- Mutare Polytechnic College 2019

Diploma in Sales and Marketing Management- Mutare Polytechnic College 2023

Professional Certificate in Digital Marketing- Marketers Association of Zimbabwe 2023 MEMBERSHIP

Allied Health Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe

Marketers Association of Zimbabwe (MAZ)

OTHER COMPETENCIES

Clean Class 4 & 2 Driver’s License

Zimbabwe Defensive Driving Certificate

Valid Passport

Police Clearance

EILTS Overall Score 6.0

TB Test Negative

REFERENCES

1. Tafadzwa Richard Wesure- MARS Ambulance Service Tel: +263-***-***-*** Email: **********@*****.***

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2. Dr J Chakonda- Crotex Health Service Tel : +263-***-***-***/ +263-***-***-*** Email: ********@*****.***

3. Clever Gapara- Clique Pharmacy Tel: +263-***-***-*** Email: *******@******************.**.**

4. Mutare Provincial Hospital/ Victoria Chitepo Hospital Tel; 020-******* Email: ***************@*****.*** ( Sr In Charge/ Nurse Superintendent) 5. Richard Manyere- Victory Academy Training Tel +263-***-***-*** Email: *****@***********.**.**

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