PATRICIA MUKUKA LUBUMBASHI

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Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Grooming and Bathing Assistance

Meal Planning

General Housekeeping Abilities

Wheelchair Assistance

Medication Assistance

Light Housekeeping

Oral Hygiene

Patient Information

Room Cleaning and Restocking

Efficient and Reliable Team Player

Quick Problem Solver

Documenting Behaviors

Family Support and Assistance

Basic Patient Care

Cleaning Products

Charting Expertise

Compassionate Caregiver

Patient Assessments

Bed Transfers

Promoting Healthy Habits

Blood Sugar Monitoring

Trustworthy Companion

Nutrition Screening

Develop Meal Plans

Portion Standards

Nutritional Assessment

Nutritional Education

Initial Patient Assessments

Healthcare Assistant, 06/2021 - 07/2023

Matero Home For The Aged, University Teaching Hospital (Adult Hospital) – Lusaka,Zambia Assisted with taking vital signs and documenting blood pressure and temperature for proper tracking. Administered prescribed medications and monitored patient reactions to address contraindications. Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction. Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.

Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets, and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs. Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy. Nutritionist, 01/2017 - Current

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

SKILLS

WORK HISTORY

University Teaching Hospital (Adult Hospital) – Lusaka,Zambia Assessed clients' nutritional and health statuses to prescribe appropriate eating and exercise plans. Provided in-depth information on nutritional care to maximize health. Provided appropriate follow-up according to patient's individual treatment goals and referred patients to outpatient and community services as appropriate. Educated clients about long-term health benefits of balanced diets and exercise programs. Monitored calorie count for individual patients in accordance with specific nutritional needs as specified by physicians.

Counseled clients on nutrition issues such as obesity, eating disorders, tube feeding management, failure to thrive and feeding dysfunction.

Chef De Partie, 02/2001 - 07/2016

Sun International Zambia – Livingstone

Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying and baking. Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles. Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure. Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent. Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation. Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment. Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs. Sliced fruit and vegetables for salads, entrees and desserts and stored in crisper. Certificate : Primary Education, 01/1988

Northrise - Ndola

Degree (not Yet Complete): Food And Nutrition, Expected in 06/2024 Dmi-st Eugene University - Chibombo Campus, Zambia Diploma : Caregiving (online), 08/2023

Alison Empower Yourself

Certificate : Pediatric Nutrition, 07/2022

Boston School of Medicine - Online

Certificate : Nursing Health Assistance, 01/2021

Mfuwe Institute OF Health & Applied Sciences - Mfuwe Diploma : Project Planning And Management, 04/2014 EDUCATION

University of Zambia - Lusaka

Diploma : Food And Nutrition, 2009

Natural Resources Development College - Lusaka

Certificate : Food Preparation, 12/1994

Fairview College - Lusaka

Certificate : Secondary Education, 11/1992

Matero Girls School - Lusaka, Zambia

Certificate : Junior High Education, 12/1989

Dominican Convent Secondary School - Ndola, Zambia 1. Pharaoh Banda

Principal Nutritionist

Children's Hospital, Zambia

Phone number +260*********

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2.Mildred Nakazwe (Dr)

Surgeon

University Teaching Hospital (Adult Hospital)

+260**********

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3. Josephine kabwe

Nutritionist

Eye Hospital,UTH

Lusaka

Mobile:+260*********

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Marital status:single with one child

REFEREES

DATE OF BIRTH: 12TH JANUARY,1973

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