Meda Chikonge
Adelaide
Summary
Professional rehabilitation therapist prepared to significantly impact clients recovery and well-being. Strong focus on collaborative team environments and achieving tangible results. Skilled in therapeutic techniques, patient assessment, and treatment planning. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring consistent and quality care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehabilitation Therapist
Cancer Diseases Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2024
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
University teaching Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2019
St Francis Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2011
Education
M.D. - Disability Practice And Leadership (Student)
Flinders University
Adelaide, SA12-2026
Physiotherapy Diploma -
Evelyn Hone College
01.2007
Grade 12 School Certificate -
Chikola high School
01.2003
Skills
- Physiotherapy intervention programs
- Wellness assessment
- Evaluation of physical disabilities
- Pain management
- Treatment of physical problems
- Home and community care management
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Patient record maintenance
- Injury prevention
- Sports injury assessment
- Patient education
- Self-care teaching
- Functional mobility training
- Rehabilitation planning
- Health education
- Client needs assessment
- Geriatric rehabilitation
- Adaptive equipment prescription
- Care planning
Professional Development
- Certificate of completion- 'Quality safety and you'- NdIS worker orientation Module, 11/02/25.
- Certificate of attendance Cerebral palsy Africa Training of Trainers, 08/01/10
- Certificate Physiotherapy management of spinal cord injuries, 05/01/14
- Certificate of course completion; the future of Kinesio Taping, 08/01/16
- Certificate managing children with cerebral palsy, 10/01/16
- Home décor training, 06/01/18
Professional Membership And Affiliation
- Zambia Society of Physiotherapy (ZSP), Member
- University of Zambia Physiotherapy Association (UNZAPHYSIOSA), Member, 2015 to 2017
- Sports Association of Zambia (SPAZ), Member
- Health Professions Council of Zambia, Registered
Other Information
- Volunteers in tournaments and FIFA Sports under medical team through SPAZ
- Data entry and Microsoft word
- Research Proposal, data collection and writing skills.
- Skilled in management of children with club foot
- National Police Certificate Australia-Health Care Employment -contact with Vulnerable Groups.
Timeline
Rehabilitation Therapist
Cancer Diseases Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2024
University teaching Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2019
St Francis Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2011
Physiotherapy Diploma -
Evelyn Hone College
Grade 12 School Certificate -
Chikola high School
M.D. - Disability Practice And Leadership (Student)
Flinders University
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