Mbombo Peter Mutamba
Cape Town
Summary
Experienced Nurse and Caregiver with over 17 years of significant experience healthcare industry, competent in safe patient movement, personal grooming assistance, executing light housekeeping, and giving personalized care. Maintains awareness of important medical conditions and collaborates with physicians to provide the best possible care. Dedicated to the physical and emotional well-being of patients. Diligent Caregiver is committed to giving clients the best possible support by offering specialized help and care for a variety of medical conditions. Expert at scheduling meds, doctor's visits, and personal activities. Caring, organized, and friendly with effective communicator skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
Certificate
Work History
Caregiver
Robin Trust Nursing Agency
Cape Town
02.2017 - 08.2022
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
Medical Assistant
Centre Hospitalier Du Christ-Roi De Bipembe
Mbuji-Mayi
1994 - 06.2022
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Ambulated, turned, and positioned patients.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering over 50 customer phone calls daily, and filing.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physicians.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client's medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Home-based Care And First Aid
Robin Trust Nursing College
Pinelands, Cape Town South Africa01.2015
Associate of Science - General Nurse
Institut Technique Medical De Diulu
Mbuji-Mayi, The Democratic Republic Of Congo07.1993
Skills
- Assisting with Daily Living
- Medication Administration
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Patient care
- Medical Records Management
- Chronic disease management
- Patient Management
- Direct Patient Care
- First Aid And Safety
- Multi-Tasking
- Communication
- Direct Care
Certification
Home-based Care
First Aid
Family Planning & Contraception
HIV/STI Counseling & Testing
Languages
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Swahili
Intermediate (B1)
Tshiluba
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Additional Information
REFERENCES
Corlea Viljoen
• Position: General Manager
• Company: Robin Trust Care at home
• Email: corleaviljoen@robintrust.com
• linkedin.com/in/corlea-Viljoen-aa1204168
Links: http://www.linkedin.com/in/petermbombo-mutamba-521b83171
Timeline
Caregiver
Robin Trust Nursing Agency
02.2017 - 08.2022
Medical Assistant
Centre Hospitalier Du Christ-Roi De Bipembe
1994 - 06.2022
Associate of Arts - Home-based Care And First Aid
Robin Trust Nursing College
Associate of Science - General Nurse
Institut Technique Medical De Diulu
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