Vivian Akadimma

Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW)

Talent

OnitshaMember since September 8, 2026

Patient care and communicationBasic patient assessment and monitoringHealth education and promotionInfection prevention and controlPatient record keepingGood interpersonal and communication skillsTeamwork and collaborationAbility to work effectively in different healthcare units

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Patient care and communicationBasic patient assessment and monitoringHealth education and promotionInfection prevention and controlPatient record keeping

About

A dedicated and compassionate Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW) with a National Diploma (ND) in Community Health from Anambra State College of Health Technology, Obosi. Possesses practical clinical experience gained through postings in primary healthcare and hospital settings, with exposure to Labour, OPD, Theatre, Injection, Laboratory, General Patients Department, and Ward units. Able to work effectively with healthcare teams, support routine patient care, communicate respectfully with patients, and promote infection prevention and health education.

Currently awaiting professional practising licence and seeking an opportunity to contribute to a healthcare facility while developing further professional experience.

Experience

Clinical Posting - Primary Health Care Centre, Ogbunike - Ogbunike, Anambra State

(2024-08 - 2024-10)

Participated in routine primary healthcare activities and patient care.
Assisted healthcare personnel with routine clinical duties under supervision.
Gained practical experience in patient interaction, health services and community-based healthcare.
Worked collaboratively with healthcare staff to support quality patient care.

Clinical Posting - St. Patrick Hospital & Maternity, Onitsha - Onitsha, Anambra State

(2025-08 - 2025-10)

Labour Unit: Assisted with routine maternal and patient care under supervision.
Out-Patient Department (OPD): Assisted with patient reception, basic assessment and routine care.
Theatre: Gained exposure to theatre procedures, infection prevention and surgical patient care.
Injection Unit: Participated in routine injection-related activities under supervision.
Laboratory Unit: Gained exposure to basic laboratory procedures and specimen handling.
General Patients Department: Assisted with routine patient care and supported healthcare personnel.
Wards: Participated in routine patient monitoring and general ward activities.