Ashwell Dube
Physiotherapist
Omuthiya,Oshikoto Region
Summary
A highly motivated individual with exceptional multi-tasking organizational, leadership and clinical skills. Able to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients and carers to maximize the rehabilitation of patients and to ensure understanding of often complex clinical issues impacting on recovery. Excellent client facing skills and leadership abilities with aptitude to work closely with clients, junior staff and other health care professionals in the assessment of clients' needs and establishment of suitable treatment plans for clients. I aim to seek scientific approaches to business management and be able to guide my organization together with personal ventures to greater heights at the same time scaling up my networking opportunities Determined individual proficient in utilizing variety of physical therapy modalities to treat pain, improve mobility and restore function. Skilled in patient education to help individuals understand diagnosis and treatments. Advises and supports patients and families on issues related to physical rehabilitation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST
MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Omuthiya, Oshikoto Region
02.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: OSHIKOTO HEALTH DIRECTORATE- OMUTHIYA, NAMIBIA
- Management, planning, co-ordination, monitoring and evaluation, and development of Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (DPR) Services
- Management of Community and Institutional Based Rehabilitation and Care
- Coordination of Orthopaedic Technical Services, Blindness and Hearing Impairment
- Attending Regional and Directorate Management Meetings
- Conducting patient assessments and evaluations
- Developing and implementing patient specific treatment plans
- Using carefully selected physiotherapy interventions to improve patient function
- Monitoring and evaluation of patient progress and adjustment of treatment plans
- Maintaining accurate and detailed patient records, including their assessments, treatment plans and progress notes
- Participation in quality improvement and professional development initiatives
- Working with multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals
- Clinical supervision of rehabilitation staff in the region
- OSHIKOTO HEALTH DIRECTORATE- OMUTHIYA, NAMIBIA
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
PRIME HEALTH PHYSIOTHERAPY
Katima Mulilo
12.2019 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: KATIMA MULILO, NAMIBIA
- Conducting patient assessments and evaluations
- Developing and implementing patient specific treatment plans
- Using carefully selected physiotherapy interventions to improve patient function
- Monitoring and evaluation of patient progress and adjustment of treatment plans
- Maintaining accurate and detailed patient records, including their assessments, treatment plans and progress notes
- Participation in quality improvement and professional development initiatives
- Collaborating and communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals
- KATIMA MULILO, NAMIBIA
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
UNITED BULAWAYO HOSPITALS
Bulawayo
02.2017 - 11.2019
- Company Overview: BULAWAYO CENTRAL HOSPITAL, BULAWAYO, ZIMBABWE
- Clinical assessment, planning and implementation of individual interventions in collaboration with clients and/with care givers whilst ensuring error free diagnosis 100% of the time.
- Covered ICU, orthopaedic wards, medical and surgical wards, paediatric ward, outpatient department and community based rehabilitation
- Observed adherence to turnaround times in line with local and international standards.
- Ensured excellent patient comfort through respectful communication and maintenance of professional attitude.
- Achieved maximum client/caregiver participation and co-operation and satisfaction through adequate explanation of all therapy procedures and intended outcomes.
- Identified, utilized and ensured maintenance of appropriate tools of trade whilst observing equipment policy 100% of the time.
- Achieved effective and efficient teamwork and synergy with referring practitioners and allied medical staff through constant verbal communication and written reports 100% of the time.
- BULAWAYO CENTRAL HOSPITAL, BULAWAYO, ZIMBABWE
INTERN-PHYSIOTHERAPIST
UNITED BULAWAYO HOSPITALS
Bulawayo
11.2016 - 02.2017
- Company Overview: BULAWAYO CENTRAL HOSPITAL, BULAWAYO, ZIMBABWE
- Conducting supervised patient assessments and evaluations
- Developing and implementing patient specific treatment plans
- Using carefully selected physiotherapy interventions to improve patient function
- Monitoring and evaluation of patient progress and adjustment of treatment plans
- Maintaining accurate and detailed patient records, including their assessments, treatment plans and progress notes
- Participation in departmental quality improvement and professional development initiatives
- Work with multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals
- Holding regular feedback sessions and performing any other duties delegated by the supervisor
- BULAWAYO CENTRAL HOSPITAL, BULAWAYO, ZIMBABWE
INTERN-PHYSIOTHERAPIST
PREMIER SERVICE MEDICAL INVESTMENTS PRIVATE LIMITED
Bulawayo
02.2016 - 11.2016
- Company Overview: BULAWAYO, ZIMBABWE
- Conducting thorough assessments to identify and diagnose musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiorespiratory conditions
- Monitoring and evaluation of the efficacy of treatment interventions
- Developing patient specific treatment plans, considering their needs and goals
- Using therapeutic interventions to improve patient function
- Educating patients, their caregivers and families about their condition, available treatment and self-care strategies
- Maintaining accurate and detailed patient records, including their assessments, treatment plans and progress notes
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Engaging in continuous professional development activities and staying up to date with the latest advancements in physiotherapy
- BULAWAYO, ZIMBABWE
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS DEGREE - BSc HPT (Hons)
UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE
01.2015
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Skills
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Ability to Work Without Supervision
- Adaptability
- Conflict Resolution
- Risk Management
- Fire Safety Awareness
- Health Safety Awareness
- Regulatory Compliance
- Rehabilitation Management
Certification
- Allied Health Professions Council of Namibia, PHY 00272
- Medical Rehabilitation Practitioners' Council of Zimbabwe, PH000342
Affiliations
Namibia Society of Physiotherapy, Active
Employment Status
Full time
Relationship Status
Married
Personal Information
- Title: Physiotherapist
- Date of Birth: 16/12/1990
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST
MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
02.2022 - Current
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
PRIME HEALTH PHYSIOTHERAPY
12.2019 - 01.2022
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
UNITED BULAWAYO HOSPITALS
02.2017 - 11.2019
INTERN-PHYSIOTHERAPIST
UNITED BULAWAYO HOSPITALS
11.2016 - 02.2017
INTERN-PHYSIOTHERAPIST
PREMIER SERVICE MEDICAL INVESTMENTS PRIVATE LIMITED
02.2016 - 11.2016
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS DEGREE - BSc HPT (Hons)
UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE
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