ASHLEY KENDI KWENA
NAIROBI
Summary
A highly motivated Health Care Assistant and compassionate individual committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure.
Practiced in recording vital signs and supporting medical staff with various patient care tasks.
Possess strong research, communication, and team collaboration skills, with an ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently under pressure.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Intern
MARIAKANI HOSPITAL
SYOKIMAU, KENYA
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
- Organized medical records for patient care plans and ensured accuracy.
- Assisted nursing staff in providing basic patient care, such as taking vital signs and administering medications.
- Prepared beds and equipment for use by healthcare professionals.
- Performed routine tests, such as blood glucose monitoring, height and weight measurements and vision screenings.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Checked vital signs regularly including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure.
- Actively participated in team meetings discussing patient cases and best practices.
Volunteer
MACHAKOS CHILDREN'S CLINIC
MACHAKOS, KENYA
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted nurses with patient intakes and paperwork filing.
- Performed administrative tasks such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and managing patient records.
- Greeted visitors and escorted them to their destinations within the hospital.
- Accompanied patients during tests or treatments when needed.
- Observed changes in a patient's condition or behavior and reported it to the nurse on duty.
- Maintained cleanliness in assigned areas of the hospital by sanitizing surfaces regularly.
- Distributed information pamphlets regarding health topics such as dieting, nutrition and exercise habits.
- Distributed flyers, brochures or other informational or educational documents to inform members of targeted community.
Education
Certificate In Health Care Assistant - Health Care Assistant
Ely-yon Training Institute
Nairobi04-2024
Certificate in Digital Marketing -
Trace Academia
03.2023
Mastering Business Skills Certificate -
Trace Academia
03.2023
Kenya Certificate of Education (KCSE) -
Mbagathi Road Secondary School
01.2022
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) -
Riara Springs Academy
01.2017
Skills
- Patient Care: Proficient in providing compassionate and attentive care to patients, ensuring their comfort and well-being
- Medical Procedures: Skilled in assisting with medical procedures such as wound dressing, injections, vital signs monitoring, and specimen collection
- Medical Terminology: Sufficient knowledge of medical terminology and procedures, facilitating clear communication with healthcare professionals and patients
- Documentation: Experienced in maintaining accurate patient records, documenting vital signs, treatments administered, and other pertinent information
Community Involvement Experience
- Young Christian Students Association member
- Rotaract Club of Syokimau member
Accomplishments
· Social media management: Successfully managed the social media including, but not limited to: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn accounts for Adama Cosmetics leading to increased customer engagement and following on the company social media platforms.
https://www.instagram.com/adama_cosmetics/?hl=en
· Product launch: I was part of the team that helped successfully launch the company’s first retail product, targeting the base of the pyramid consumer for Prosoya Kenya ltd; Ujilala- a ready-to-eat flavored porridge.
http://prosoyakenya.co.ke/
Award for academic excellence: Received the academic excellence award in Biology and Physics in my second, third and final year of high school.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Intern
MARIAKANI HOSPITAL
02.2024 - 04.2024
Volunteer
MACHAKOS CHILDREN'S CLINIC
05.2023 - 06.2023
Certificate In Health Care Assistant - Health Care Assistant
Ely-yon Training Institute
Certificate in Digital Marketing -
Trace Academia
Mastering Business Skills Certificate -
Trace Academia
Kenya Certificate of Education (KCSE) -
Mbagathi Road Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) -
Riara Springs Academy
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