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Vivian Namatovu

Summary

I am a hardworking , empathetic and conscientious care worker with over 3 years experience in assisting with diverse care needs. Growing up as a child, i was taking care of my cousin who suffered heart failure she was autistic and physical disabled , this was quite difficult but but it nurtured me into avery caring and resilient individual, due to the skills and knowledge i obtained , i was inspired to join the healthcare so as to advance my skills, From which l started volunteering at regional referral hospital during my holidays and this involved providing of support to the elderly with their personal care needs ,moving and handling, personal hygiene , end of life care. During my time of work am practice l gained vast skills in communication, personal care , enthusiasm , a caring a nurturing attitude towards clients, resilience and willingness to learn more skills.

I am seeking for anew and challenging role with a reputable company to enhance my skills as i contribute to the standard of care and company goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Healthcare Assistant

A&RS solutions
07.2023 - Current
  • Providing of support with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming,dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Providing of support with toileting and incontinence management.
  • Providing of support with medication administration and recording accordance with the clients care plan.
  • Performing of light housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming,dusting,changing of bedding's ,laundry and shopping.
  • Assisting in the safe lifting,transferring, repositioning and movement of clients.
  • Preparing and serving of healthy and nutritious meals taking into account any special dietary needs and personal preferences.
  • Charted patient information related to vital signs, pain management and daily inputs and outputs.
  • Assisting of clients with continence management and personal hygiene as detailed in the care plan.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.

School Health Assistant

MummyJoy Infant and Primary School
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Evaluated pupils to determine issues, identify symptoms and develop specialized treatments.
  • Used broad knowledge, clinical experience and critical thinking to determine diagnoses of patients, practicing accuracy in assessment findings.
  • Monitored patient nutrition and fluid intake, ensuring required food and water provisions were supplied in the different classrooms at school.
  • Offered bespoke support to pupils with specialist needs, ensuring personal and medical conditions were met with compassion and care.
  • Provided live-in care, effectively supporting pupils with 24/7 care requirements.
  • Assisted in the administration of various medications and taking samples from pupils when required for further investigations.

Maternity Assistant(part- Time)

Icon Medicare Services
12.2022 - 06.2023
  • Examined pulse rate, temperature and blood pressure of patients to measure vital signs and detect abnormalities.
  • Administered medication, injections and intravenous infusions during labour to minimize pain and discomfort.
  • Identified age, pre-existing conditions and lifestyle to determine high-risk pregnancies.
  • Equipped patient with information to provide education on nutrition, childcare and family planning.
  • Demonstrated compassion and care during labour process to establish smooth delivery.
  • Provided emotional support and reassurance to women and partners to ease fear and anxieties in giving birth.
  • Provided detailed information, encouragement and emotional support to patients during labour.
  • Performed screening tests for expectant mothers to determine possibility of birth defects.
  • Conducted pre-labour educational seminars covering topics of reproductive health, preparation for parenthood and breastfeeding to promote health of mothers and babies.
  • Thoroughly monitored patient progress to minimize risks and complications, offering advice and strategies to assist patients during labour.

Midwife

Galaxy health Services
03.2021 - 05.2022
  • Trained patients to practise breathing exercises and pain management techniques to prepare for labour.
  • Performed emergency measures in collaboration with doctors and the seniors to establish optimum patient and baby health and safety.
  • Demonstrated compassion and care during labour process to establish smooth delivery.
  • Equipped patient with information to provide education on nutrition, childcare and family planning.
  • Examined pulse rate, temperature and blood pressure of patients to measure vital signs and detect abnormalities.
  • Administered medication, injections and intravenous infusions during labour to minimize pain and discomfort.

Nursing Assistant

Mulago Regional Referral Hospital
02.2020 - 10.2021
  • Charted patient information related to vital signs, pain management and daily inputs and outputs.
  • Administered and documented prescribed medicines in line with hospital procedure and care standards.
  • Maintained patient privacy, demonstrating sensitivity and confidentiality when dealing with service users' personal affairs.
  • Calculated food and liquid intake and recorded vital statistics on database for patient monitoring.
  • Measured blood pressure, pulse rate and oxygen level as part of physical assessments.
  • Turned and adjusted position of patients for patient comfort and to avoid bed sores.
  • Administered CPR following Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider during emergency cases to help patients encountering cardiac arrest.

Education

A-Levels - Reproductive health and gynecology, Mental Health Nursing,Counseling and Guidance, Entrepreneurship

Kalungi School of Nursing and Midwifery
Kampala, Kampala
07.2018 - 02.2021

Certificate of Higher Education - Physics ,Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, History

St.Francis Borgia high School
Kampala, Mukono
02.2013 - 11.2017

GCSEs - Mathematics, English,Science,Social studies

Mother Janet Primary School
Kampala, Masaka
01.2005 - 11.2011

Skills

  • Pulse and temperature checks
  • Medicine administration
  • Bedmaking
  • Mobility support
  • Patient bathing
  • Positive attitude
  • Team player
  • Care planning
  • Communication sills
  • Patient Companionship
  • Behavioral Management
  • Time Management
  • Client Transportation

Languages

English
Upper intermediate
B2

Certification

  • First Aid Plus Level 3(VTQ)
  • Dementia Awareness Level 2(VTQ)
  • Healthcare Anaphylaxis Level 2(VTQ)
  • Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control
  • Medications Level 2(VTQ)
  • Mental HealthAct level 2(VTQ)
  • Safe Moving and Handling Level 2(VTQ)
  • CPR Basic life Support to Healthcare Professionals Level 2
  • Autism Awareness
  • Basic food safety and Awareness Level 2
  • Safe Guarding of Vulnerable Adults (S0VA) Level 2

Timeline

Healthcare Assistant

A&RS solutions
07.2023 - Current

Maternity Assistant(part- Time)

Icon Medicare Services
12.2022 - 06.2023

School Health Assistant

MummyJoy Infant and Primary School
06.2022 - 07.2023

Midwife

Galaxy health Services
03.2021 - 05.2022

Nursing Assistant

Mulago Regional Referral Hospital
02.2020 - 10.2021

A-Levels - Reproductive health and gynecology, Mental Health Nursing,Counseling and Guidance, Entrepreneurship

Kalungi School of Nursing and Midwifery
07.2018 - 02.2021

Certificate of Higher Education - Physics ,Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, History

St.Francis Borgia high School
02.2013 - 11.2017

GCSEs - Mathematics, English,Science,Social studies

Mother Janet Primary School
01.2005 - 11.2011

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