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Tsitsi Elizabeth Chibondo

Luton,Bedfordshire

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with a strong foundation in clinical tasks prioritisation and infection control. Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal and motivational skills, ensuring effective communication and trust-building with patients. Proficient in medical equipment maintenance, hand hygiene compliance, and blood pressure measurement. Committed to providing emotional support and upholding patient confidentiality while adapting to patients' needs. Career goal includes advancing expertise in patient care through continuous learning and practical application of skills.

Overview

3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience

Work history

Clinical Support Worker -Renal Dialysis

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust
Houghton Regis, Central Bedfordshire
2024.12 - Current

assist registered nursing staff in providing safe, high-quality clinical care to patients undergoing haemo-dialysis treatment for chronic kidney disease.

operate under supervision of a registered nurse to ensure smooth, hygienic, and efficient running of dialysis unit.

The day-to-day responsibilities include:

  • Dialysis Access: Assisting with connecting and disconnecting patients from haemo-dialysis machines, which includes handling access to a patient's fistula or graft.
  • Vital Sign Tracking: Performing pre- and post-dialysis patient reviews, which involve measuring and recording blood pressure, weight, temperature, and pulse.
  • Condition Reporting: Monitoring patients throughout their treatment sessions and immediately reporting any changes in their physical condition or potential complications to nursing team.
  • Machine Preparation: Setting up, priming, and testing complex haemo-dialysis machines and specialized equipment before patients arrive.
  • Infection Control: Decontaminating and deep cleaning dialysis machines and surrounding clinical areas between patient shifts to minimize infection risks.
  • Waste Disposal: Ensuring safe and compliant disposal of clinical waste, sharps, and general recycling.
  • Holistic Support: Helping patients with manual handling needs, including escorting them to transport or moving them comfortably into dialysis chairs.
  • Accurate Documentation: Keeping strict and confidential records of all treatments delivered, patient statistics, and care plans.
  • Emotional Care: Building strong rapport with long-term patients to offer emotional reassurance and maintain their dignity throughout a highly repetitive treatment cycle.

Reablement support worker

Luton Borough Council
Luton, Bedfordshire
2024.02 - 2024.12
  • Improve post-discharge independence by writing support plans for 6 weeks.

  • Enable safer recovery by administering medication and supporting personal care needs.
    Boost independence outcomes by promoting daily skills after hospital admission.
  • Created clean and comfortable living spaces for service users by performing various domestic tasks.

Assisted in personal hygiene tasks which increased client comfort and self-esteem.

Provided swift emergency response when needed ensuring immediate medical attention was received by clients in distress situations.

Carried out domestic duties; created comfortable living environments for service users.

Assisted in personal hygiene tasks which increased client comfort and self-esteem.

Provided swift emergency response when needed ensuring immediate medical attention was received by clients in distress situations.

Carried out domestic duties; created comfortable living environments for service users.

Assisted in personal hygiene tasks which increased client comfort and self-esteem.

Provided swift emergency response when needed ensuring immediate medical attention was received by clients in distress situations.

Carried out domestic duties; created comfortable living environments for service users.

Assisted in personal hygiene tasks which increased client comfort and self-esteem.

Provided swift emergency response when needed ensuring immediate medical attention was received by clients in distress situations.

Carried out domestic duties; created comfortable living environments for service users.

Assisted in personal hygiene tasks which increased client comfort and self-esteem.

Provided swift emergency response when needed ensuring immediate medical attention was received by clients in distress situations.

Carried out domestic duties; created comfortable living environments for service users.

Assisted in personal hygiene tasks which increased client comfort and self-esteem.

Provided swift emergency response when needed ensuring immediate medical attention was received by clients in distress situations.

Carried out domestic duties; created comfortable living environments for service users.

Assisted in personal hygiene tasks which increased client comfort and self-esteem.

Provided swift emergency response when needed ensuring immediate medical attention was received by clients in distress situations.

Carried out domestic duties; created comfortable living environments for service users.

Assisted in personal hygiene tasks which increased client comfort and self-esteem.

Provided swift emergency response when needed ensuring immediate medical attention was received by clients in distress situations.

Carried out domestic duties; created comfortable living environments for service users.

Special needs support worker

Sense College/ Keech Hospice
luton, Bedfordhire
2015.01 - 2024.02

Support young adults with sensory learning and physical disabilities day to day.

Follow each student care plan and risk assessment for wellbeing protection.

Communicate using individual needs methods to listen and respond appropriately during support.

Plan, organise, and run group sessions with practical activities and resources.

Reflect on work and discuss issues in supervision to find solutions.

Maintain equal access to opportunities and challenge discrimination through respectful practice.

Respect culture and ethnicity by listening to religious and cultural needs carefully.

  • Keep care plans and client records confidential and store data per policies.
  • Maintain accurate records and complete basic administration so service runs smoothly.

Volunteer School Midday Supervisor and Mentor

The Green House Charity
Luton, Bedfordshire
2009.01 - 2012.07

Improve child wellbeing and learning outcomes through supportive venting and homework assistance.

Education

Level 2 Apprenticeship in Renal Dialysis - Dialysis

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
2025.01 - 2026.01

Functional Skills Mathematics-Level 1 and Level 2 - Maths

PTC Adult Education
Luton/ UK

English Level 2 - Englsih

PTC Adult Education
Luton

GCSE in Healthcare - Healthcare

Barnfield College
Luton
2012.09 - 2013.06

Diploma in IT - IT

Learn Direct
Luton
2012.09 - 2013.07

Skills

  • Interpersonal and motivational skills
    Observation and problem-solving
    Clear and effective communication
    Client needs assessment
    Initiative and independent work
    Planning and organizing activities
  • Adapting to patients' needs
  • Hand hygiene compliance
  • Blood pressure measurement
  • Blood collection
  • Building trust with patients
  • Use of medical software
  • Provide emotional support
  • Clinical observations monitoring
  • Patient assistance devices operation
  • Open-Mindedness
  • Handle stressful situations effectively
  • Work well under pressure
  • Assistive listening
  • Patients confidentiality upholding
  • Understanding clinical tasks prioritisation
  • Medical equipment maintenance
  • Infection Control
  • Equipment sterilisation
  • Basic Life Support Certification

Affiliations

  • Singing, Fashion

Certification

Licensed Driver

Languages

English
Beginner
Shona
Beginner
BSL
Elementary

Timeline

Level 2 Apprenticeship in Renal Dialysis - Dialysis

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust
2025.01 - 2026.01

Clinical Support Worker -Renal Dialysis

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust
2024.12 - Current

Reablement support worker

Luton Borough Council
2024.02 - 2024.12

Special needs support worker

Sense College/ Keech Hospice
2015.01 - 2024.02

GCSE in Healthcare - Healthcare

Barnfield College
2012.09 - 2013.06

Diploma in IT - IT

Learn Direct
2012.09 - 2013.07

Volunteer School Midday Supervisor and Mentor

The Green House Charity
2009.01 - 2012.07

Functional Skills Mathematics-Level 1 and Level 2 - Maths

PTC Adult Education

English Level 2 - Englsih

PTC Adult Education
Tsitsi Elizabeth Chibondo