Faith Dutiro
Harare,Harare
Summary
Dedicated Health Care Assistant with extensive experience at Utano Medical Center, excelling in vital signs monitoring and patient transport. Proven ability to provide compassionate emotional support while ensuring high standards of infection control. Committed to enhancing patient mobility and care, consistently delivering exceptional service in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Utano medical Center
Harare, Zimbabwe
07.2022 - Current
- Transported patients to different locations within the facility or to appointments outside the facility.
- Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
- Performed routine tests, such as blood glucose monitoring, height and weight measurements and vision screenings.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests in a timely manner.
- Assisted nursing staff in providing basic patient care, such as taking vital signs and administering medications.
- Participated in educational opportunities related to health care assistant duties.
- Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
- Assisted with mobility exercises for immobile patients under direction of physical therapist or nurse.
- Checked vital signs regularly including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted with cleaning of rooms between patients; restocked supplies as needed.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
Caregiver
Self Employed
Chegutu, Zimbabwe
05.2019 - 12.2021
- Assist patient with daily living
- Provided emotional support to during difficult times.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
Education
Health Education
Zimbabwe Redcross
Harare12-2023
Health Education
One Africa
Harare05-2022
Health Education
Mariga Secondary School
Zvimba10-2009
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient transport
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Patient care
- Emotional support
- Patient mobility assistance
- Effective communication
- Time management
Affiliations
- I love sports
- prefers mostly outdoor activities
Languages
English
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Utano medical Center
07.2022 - Current
Caregiver
Self Employed
05.2019 - 12.2021
Health Education
Zimbabwe Redcross
Health Education
One Africa
Health Education
Mariga Secondary School
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