Patient Care Healthcare Assistant

MARTIN MUSONDA RESUME

Address: ** ***** ****, ********, ******

Permanent Address: 48 Kariba Kansenshi, Ndola, Zambia Email: ***********@*****.***

Phone: +260********* / +260*********

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Compassionate and dedicated healthcare assistant with practical experience in patient care, including assisting with daily living activities such as feeding, bathing, and mobility support. Strong communication skills and ability to maintain a safe, clean, and nurturing environment. Proven ability to adapt quickly to new caregiving roles and work effectively under supervision. KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

● Experience assisting patients with bathing, feeding, dressing, and mobility

● Skilled in maintaining hygienic and safe care environments

● Knowledgeable in vital signs monitoring and basic medical procedures

● Strong interpersonal skills to work with children and adults

● Ability to follow detailed instructions and document care activities

● Flexible and reliable with excellent communication skills WORK EXPERIENCE:

Healthcare Assistant (Voluntary)

Nchanga Hospital, Chingola, Zambia

Nov 2023 - Mar 2024

● Assisted patients with daily living activities including feeding, bathing, and mobility support.

● Maintained a clean and safe ward environment through regular cleaning and equipment care.

● Recorded vital signs and patient information accurately for medical staff.

● Assisted patients to and from diagnostic services such as X-ray and ultrasound.

● Supported nursing staff in medication administration under supervision. Health Care Assistant Practicum

KabundI East Clinic, Zambia

2022 (Duration of practicum)

● Performed vital signs monitoring and assisted with patient screening.

● Supported nursing staff with hygiene and comfort care tasks including bed making and equipment cleaning.

● Participated in community health outreach and education programs. Community Health Worker (Volunteer)

Sathya Sai Clinic, Pamodzi

2016-2018

● Participated in health education seminars and STI prevention campaigns.

● Assisted in community outreach focused on disease prevention and youth health awareness. EDUCATION:

● Health Care Assistant Certification

Davmar College of Health Sciences and Research

● Grade 12 Certificate

Kanini Secondary School, Ndola, Zambia (2018)

SKILLS:

● Patient Care & Support

● Vital Signs Monitoring

● Hygiene & Sanitation

● Documentation & Record-Keeping

● Communication & Teamwork

● Microsoft Word & Excel (basic)

TOOLS AND SOFTWARE:

● Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word)

● Basic Stock Management Procedures (Knowledge)

LANGUAGES:

● English (Fluent)

● Bemba (Fluent)

REFERENCES:

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