Peter Tendai Mtumbula
Melbourne
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Health Care Assistant with experience at Eden Park, skilled in personal care and critical thinking. Successfully developed individualised care plans and provided emotional support, enhancing patient well-being. Adequate documentation and reporting, ensuring effective communication with healthcare teams to improve client outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Eden Park
Eden Park, VIC
08.2024 - Current
- Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
- Performed routine tests, such as blood glucose monitoring, height and weight measurements and vision screenings.
- Collected specimens from patients according to established procedures.
- Observed patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reported any changes to supervisor or nurse on duty.
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and respiration rate for the patient's health status.
- Educated family members about proper techniques for caring for the client at home.
- Developed individual plans of care based on assessment findings and physician orders.
- Supported needs of 8+ residents under long-term care.
Disability Support Worker
Able Australia
Melbourne, VIC
02.2021 - 08.2024
- Helped clients develop independent living skills, such as budgeting, cooking and cleaning.
- Reported any incidents or accidents in accordance with company policy and procedure.
- Encouraged service users to participate in social activities that promoted their physical health and mental wellbeing.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behaviour or health conditions to supervisor.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop treatment plans for clients.
Mental Health Community Support Worker
Brackenridge
Christchurch, New Zealand
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Assisted up to 6 intellectually and mentally disabled clients daily with personal care, meals, and community activities such as shopping.
Encouraged social inclusion by organising and supporting recreational activities, leading to improved engagement and wellbeing for over 90% of participants.
Delivered individualised daily living support based on client care plans, helping clients maintain greater independence in tasks like hygiene, dressing, and transport.
Provided compassionate care across a range of support needs, ensuring both high-needs and low-needs clients received appropriate and timely assistance.
Community Support Worker
Access Community Health
Christchurch, New Zealand
02.2016 - 08.2018
- Supported up to 8 clients across the Christchurch region, assisting with personal care, meal preparation, shopping, and home cleaning to help maintain independence and home stability.
Monitored and assisted with medication administration in line with care plans, reporting any concerns to the Registered Nurse.
Informed and educated families about local community services and resources, improving access to support for over 90% of clients.
Identified and reported physical health issues promptly to clinical staff, ensuring early intervention and appropriate medical care.
Collaborated with external agencies and service providers to deliver coordinated, person-centred care.
Provided consistent emotional support and encouragement, contributing to improved client participation in treatment and daily routines.
Education
Nurse Aide Certificate
Zimbabwe Red Cross Society
GlenForest, Zimbabwe 01-2013
Community Based Health Care Certificate
Zimbabwe Red Cross Society
Harare, Zimbabwe 01-2013
High School Diploma -
Kuwadzana High School
Harare, Zimbabwe12-2007
Skills
- Personal centred care
- Critical Thinking
- Domestic Duties
- Personal Care
- Problem solving
- Safety planning
- Communication skills
- Manual Handing and Personal care
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Eden Park
08.2024 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Able Australia
02.2021 - 08.2024
Mental Health Community Support Worker
Brackenridge
08.2018 - 01.2021
Community Support Worker
Access Community Health
02.2016 - 08.2018
Nurse Aide Certificate
Zimbabwe Red Cross Society
Community Based Health Care Certificate
Zimbabwe Red Cross Society
High School Diploma -
Kuwadzana High School