Prudence Chabala
Stanley Avenue
Summary
Am a fast learner and passionate physiotherapist with a strong background in designing comprehensive rehabilitation programs tailored to individual patient needs. Demonstrates a profound ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for holistic patient care and excels in high pressure environments. Highly skilled in a range of therapeutic exercises and pain management techniques, with a commitment to patient education and promoting independence through effective use of assistive devices.Compassionate professional in physical health rehabilitation known for productivity and efficiency in task completion.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Older people’s assessment and liaison - Physio
Mid central DHB
Roslyn
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Use appropriate assessment approaches, processes and tools to accurately assess clients’ physical and / or intellectual functioning and their need for physiotherapy treatment or equipment.
- Complete Enable NZ application for equipment where long-term equipment needs are confirmed: and the issue short-term equipment loan via the electronic system.
- Complete physiotherapy assessment sheets and documents appropriate treatment plan according to the departmental guidelines and the contractual arrangements.
- Implements treatment plans in consultation with client/ family/colleagues to effectively achieve patient/client needs .
- Ensure Clients are promptly issued with short-term loan equipment e.g.crutches in accordance with patient need, discharge planning requirements and relevant operational policy.
- Measure client treatment outcomes against client’s treatment plan goals.
- Modifies plans on the basis of evaluation.
- Ensure patient’s are discharged from Physiotherapy treatment at the most appropriate time relevant to the established exit criteria for example (a) established treatment goals (including equipment-supply), (b) client satisfaction, (c)case load and case priority, (d)empowerment of client and family, and (e) within the terms of respective internal or external-service contract.
- Refer to other support-services e.g., ESD ( early supported discharge ) , O.T., community physiotherapy services ,respiratory etc
- Attend and contributes to physiotherapy staff meetings and in services .
- Work as an active , positive, creative and supportive member of-multi-disciplinary teams within respective patient line and OperationalLine services.
- Demonstrate commitment to the ongoing development and practice of the Physiotherapy Service and as part of theRehabilitation andTherapy Operational line
- Apply Health and Safetyknowledge and skills toall work practices toensure compliance withthe Health and Safety atWork Act 2015 and anysubsequent amendmentsor replacement legislation
Physical Therapist
The university teaching hospital
06.2022 - 12.2024
- Assisted patients with physical movements to help restore function and lessen pain and disability.
- Utilized manual therapy techniques, including soft tissue mobilization and joint manipulation, to alleviate pain and enhance function.
- Planned for discharges and communicated findings and progress in detailed reports.
- Analyzed patient feedback to continuously improve treatment effectiveness and patient satisfaction.
- Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Rendered highest quality of care when interacting with patients and families.
- Designed treatment program to achieve established goals.
- Advocated for physical therapy services within the healthcare community and participated in outreach activities to educate the public on the benefits of physical therapy.
- Provided gait training and assisted with the use of assistive devices to improve mobility and independence.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, occupational therapists, and nurses, to optimize patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on injury prevention, proper body mechanics, and home exercise programs to promote long-term health.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to establish functional, measurable goals tailored to individual patient needs.
- Maintained organized documentation and patient files.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
The University of Zambia
Zambia 04-2022
Skills
- Treatment planning
- Patient assessment
- Exercise prescription
- Patient education
- Progress evaluation
- Gait training
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Health promotion
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Record keeping
- Therapeutic exercise prescription
- Balance and coordination training
- Home exercise programs
- Pain management techniques
- Gait analysis and training
- Geriatric physiotherapy
Timeline
Older people’s assessment and liaison - Physio
Mid central DHB
08.2025 - 05.2026
Physical Therapist
The university teaching hospital
06.2022 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
The University of Zambia