Nutritionist, chef,Healthcare assistant
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CONTACT
Lusaka
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I am a highly motivated and compassionate
Nutritionist, Care Assistant, Chef and Planner
who is knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I
have over 20 years + hands on experience in
the Hospitality Industry. Also great skills in
Nutrition Assessments, Counseling and
Support with children, adults and elderly
people suffering from various medical and
surgical health conditions. I have a warm way
of interacting with people and more than able
to meet and adhere to expectations in terms
of efficiency, accuracy and professionalism. I
am also experienced in providing high quality
Nutrition Interventions regardless of the
situation..
I am committed to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of patients, and
helping them recover from their illnesses or
come to terms with it, in order to maximize
their life potential.
English - Fluent
Bemba - Native
Nyanja - Native
Tonga - Native
LANGUAGE
Meal Planning
Nutrition Assessments
Nutrition Education
Nutrition Counseling
Confidentiality
Psychosocial Counseling
Patient Care
Palliative care
Family Support
Problem Solving
Critical thinking
Attention to detail
Microsoft Office
Verbal and Written Communication
SKILLS
AFFILIATION
PATRICIA MUKUKA
LUBUMBASHI
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL
Unit: Adult Hospital
Bed Capacity: 250
Educating clients about long-term health benefits of balanced diets and exercise programs.
Monitoring calorie count for individual patients in accordance with specific nutritional needs as specified by physicians.
Monitoring quality control procedures to guarantee preparation and delivery of healthy menu choices.
Managing multiple nutritional educational groups to increase client nutrition knowledge Documented clinical findings and entered pertinent health data for processing, recordkeeping and use by other medical professionals.
Counselling clients on nutrition issues such as obesity, eating disorders, tube feeding management, failure to thrive and feeding dysfunction.
Completing detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
Coaching individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans.
Developing and preparing low-fat, low-cholesterol and chemical-free meals.
Referring patients to appropriate outpatient settings for additional diet education and support.
Assessing clients' nutritional and health statuses to prescribe appropriate eating and exercise plans.
Jan-2017 - Present
Health Care Assistant
MATERO HOME FOR THE AGED
Location: Home Based Care
Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
Supported nursing staff with care of incontinence patients and promotion of continence care.
Lifted patients using appropriate equipment.
Monitored vital signs and reported any changes to the nursing staff.
Assisted with medication administration under the direction of a nurse.
Provided emotional support and companionship to
residents.
Helped with meal preparation and feeding residents who need assistance.
Assisted with mobility and transferring residents as needed. Documentated care provided and any observations or concerns.
Communicated effectively with residents, families, and other members of the care team.
July-2021 - April
-2023
Chef De Parte
SUN INTERNATIONAL HOTEL, LIVINGSTONE
Feb-2001 - Dec-
2006
WORK EXPERIENCE
Registered Fully with Health Professions
Council of Zambia (HPCZ)
Dr. Mildred Nakazwe
Surgeon
University Teaching Hospital (Adult Hospital)
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Pharaoh Banda
Nutritionist
Children's Hospital (UTH)
Lusaka.
Preston Mukofu
Human Resources and Administration Specialist
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REFERENCES
Ensured that food preparation areas are clean and organized Rotated stock to use items before expiration date. Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries. Prepared and cooked food in a specific section of the kitchen.
Managed inventory and ordering supplies for your section. Supervised and trained junior kitchen staff.
Monitored food quality and presentation.
Adhered to food safety and sanitation guidelines.
Collaborating with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations.
Assisted with special events or catering functions as needed. Kept up-to-date with culinary trends and techniques through training and education.
Chef
Mumana Pleasure Resort
Ensured Safety and hygiene in the hotel industry.
Prepared dishes as dictated by customer demands.
Interacted with Customers so as to prepare food to their instruction and satisfaction.
Ensured the working environment was Clean and safe all the time.
Adhered to local laws comcerning food handling.
1996 - 1998
Chef
Sherbourne Guest House
Prepared dishes to meet customer demand.
Worked in a safe environment as regularly by authorities. Planned meals to serve Customers everyday.
Adhered to statutory governing laws on food handling. Trained and Oriented Junior chefs on Some recipes. 1998 - 2000
Bachelor in Food and Nutrition
DMI St. Eugene University
June-2021 -
Present
Diploma in Food and Nutrition
Natural Resources Development College
2010 - 2014
Certificate in Pediatric Nutrition
Boston School of Medicine
- June-2022
Certificate in Nursing Health Assistant
Mfuwe Institute of Health and Applied Sciences
- Jan-2021
Diploma in Project Planning and Management
University of Zambia
2006 - 2008
Certificate in Food Preparation
Hotel and Tourism Training Institute
- Dec-1994
Grade 12 Certificate
Matero Girls Secondary School - Lusaka
Jan-1990 - Nov-
1992
EDUCATION
Trained in Intergrated Management of Acute Malnutrition(IMAM) by childrens Hospital - 2021
MDR-TB Training by Paediatric Centre of excellence 2017 CERTIFICATES/TRAININGS
Trained in Burn Management by st Andrew's centre Regional Burns unit - January 2020
Performance Development training by Sun International Management – April 2010.
SHARE and USAID Certificates as peer educator- May 2010.
Certificate in Self Leadership, August 2007.
Certificate in Effective Coaching Skills, Sept 2007
Certificate of attendance as Safety Representative-Sun International Mgt, Sept, 2006.
Certificate in French from Alliance Francoise, 2005.
Certificate –Membership of Health and Safety Committee of Sun International, 2004
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