CHRISTERBELLA FAITH MUTAFUNGWA
Long Island
Summary
Motivated and enthusiastic student working towards a Bachelor's degree in Human Biology with an interest in pursuing a Public health career.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified nursing assistant
The Grand rehabilitation and Nursing
Long Island, NY
11.2025 - Current
- Promoted infection prevention by adhering to and reinforcing proper hand hygiene, PPE use, and sanitation protocols
- Educated patients on personal hygiene and daily care practices to reduce risk of infections and complications
- Supported chronic disease management by assisting with care routines and monitoring changes in patient condition
- Contributed to early detection of health issues by observing vital signs and promptly reporting abnormalities
- Provided care to elderly and medically vulnerable populations, addressing health disparities and improving quality of life
- Maintained clean and safe patient environments to support environmental health and reduce disease transmission
- Reinforced care plans and discharge instructions to promote continuity of care and prevent hospital readmissions
- Assisted in improving patient health literacy through ongoing guidance and education of patients and caregivers
- Advocated for patient needs and communicated effectively with healthcare teams to support patient-centered care
Personal Care Assistant
Brookside Homecare
Long Island, NY
07.2025 - 04.2026
- Delivered patient and caregiver education on hygiene practices to prevent infection and reduce disease transmission
- Reinforced safe daily care techniques to minimize risks of complications such as skin breakdown, falls, and infections
- Supported chronic disease management by encouraging adherence to care plans and preventive health behaviors
- Monitored patient conditions and reported changes to support early detection and prevention of adverse health outcomes
- Promoted health literacy by guiding patients and families in maintaining consistent care routines at home
- Assisted elderly and medically vulnerable populations, addressing health disparities in community-based settings
- Maintained clean and safe environments to reduce environmental health risks and support infection control
- Encouraged mobility and safe movement practices to prevent injury and improve overall health outcomes
- Provided patient-centered support to strengthen continuity of care and enhance quality of life
Personal Care Assistant
Community Home Health Care
Long Island, NY
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Reduced hospital readmission risk by reinforcing discharge instructions and continuity of care in home settings
- Supported medication adherence by reminding and educating patients on proper timing and r
- Contributed to prevention of neglect and deterioration through consistent monitoring and daily support
- Strengthened caregiver capacity by educating family members on safe and effective patient care practices
- Helped identify social and environmental barriers to health (e.g., unsafe living conditions, limited resources)
- Promoted dignity and mental well-being, recognizing the connection between mental health and overall public health outcomes
- Supported aging-in-place initiatives, reducing strain on healthcare systems and long-term care facilities
Education
Bachelor of Applied Arts And Science - Human Biology
Hunter College, City University of New York
New York, NY05-2027
Certified Nursing Attendant (CNA) - Public Health Nursing
Tia School of Allied Health
Garden City, New York07-2025
PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT (PCA) - Public Health Nursing
Community Home Health Care
Hempstead, New York07-2025
DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC HEALTH - Public Health
ALLISON EMPOWER YOURSELF
04-2027
Skills
- Technical: Microsoft Office, Adobe, SPSS Statistics
- Languages: English, Swahili
- Public health: -Infection prevention & control
-Health education & patient teaching
-Health literacy promotion
-Chronic disease support
-Patient observation & reporting
-Communication with diverse populations
-Environmental health & safety
-Patient-centered care - Additional skills: Communication, Teamwork, Time management, Problem-solving and Organization
Timeline
Certified nursing assistant
The Grand rehabilitation and Nursing
11.2025 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Brookside Homecare
07.2025 - 04.2026
Personal Care Assistant
Community Home Health Care
07.2024 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Applied Arts And Science - Human Biology
Hunter College, City University of New York
Certified Nursing Attendant (CNA) - Public Health Nursing
Tia School of Allied Health
PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT (PCA) - Public Health Nursing
Community Home Health Care
DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC HEALTH - Public Health
ALLISON EMPOWER YOURSELF
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
| Community Nutrition || Social structure and health || || Psychology|| Anatomy and Physiology||Microbiology||