Celestine Omondi
Occupational Therapist
Nairobi, Nairobi Province,30
Summary
AS an Occupational Therapist with diverse skills and over 20 years of experience in rehabilitation and inclusion. I have initiated and managed significant programs, including community-based rehabilitation in Nairobi's informal settlements, coordinating the physical disability program during the 1998 Nairobi bomb blast, and establishing the first cerebral palsy inclusion school in a public institution in Nairobi. I have also developed strategic documents for rehabilitation mobile clinics for APDK.
Additionally, I serve on the boards of the Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK), Little Rock Inclusion Centre, and NAHEDO (National Health And Develop Orgarnization) Community-Based Organization, advocating for inclusive education and community support.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Occupational Therapist
Kenyatta National Hospital
05.2009 - 09.2023
- Oversee the largest teaching and referral hospital's occupational therapy department in East Africa.
- Develop and implement rehabilitation programs tailored to individual patient needs.
- Lead a team of occupational therapists, ensuring high standards of patient care and professional development.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Conduct training sessions for medical staff and students.
- Developed customized home exercise programs, enabling patients to maintain progress outside of therapy sessions.
- Assessed individuals'' sensory processing abilities using standardized assessments such as Sensory Profile Questionnaire.
- Developed work-hardening programs to prepare patients for safe returns to work.
Rehabilitation Coordinator
Association For The Physically Disabled Of Kenya
10.1999 - 04.2009
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and personalized attention.
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement within the team through constructive feedback exchanges during regular performance evaluations.
- Coordinated emergency response and rehabilitation efforts for physical disabilities following the 1998 Nairobi bomb blast.
- Launched a pioneering community-based rehabilitation (CBR) initiative in Nairobi's informal settlements.
- Trained community health workers and volunteers in basic rehabilitation techniques.
- Increased access to rehabilitation services for underserved populations.
- Established the first cerebral palsy inclusion school in a government run institution in Nairobi.
Head of Occupational Therapy
Ministry Of Health Spinal Injuries Hospital
02.1990 - 04.1999
- Department Oversight: Provide overall leadership and direction for the occupational therapy department, ensuring effective and efficient operation.
- Performance Management: Conducted regular performance evaluations, set objectives, and provide professional development opportunities for team members.
- Patient Care: Oversee the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of occupational therapy interventions for patients with spinal cord injuries.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working with a multidisciplinary team.
- Budget Management: Develop and manage the departmental budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources.
- Policy Development: Develop and implement departmental policies, procedures, and protocols to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
Occupational Therapist
Ministry Of Health
01.1984 - 06.1990
- Initial Evaluation Conducted thorough assessments of patients' physical, emotional, cognitive, and environmental needs. This includes taking detailed patient histories and performing physical examinations.
- Goal Setting Collaborate with patients to set realistic and meaningful goals based on their needs.
- Develop individualized treatment plans that outline specific interventions aimed at achieving the set goals.
- Use therapeutic activities to improve patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional functioning. This can include activities of daily living (ADL) training, motor skills development, and cognitive rehabilitation.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including assessment findings, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
Education
No Degree - Child And Adolescent Counselling
Amani Counselling And Training Centre
04.2001 -
Master of Arts - Child Development
Daystar University
Nairobi Kenya 04.2001 -
Bachelors of Education Counselling Option - Bachelor of Education (Counselling Option)
Kenya Methodist University
Kenya Nairobi 04.2001 -
No Degree - Diploma in Occupational Therapy
Kenya Medical Training College
Nairobi Kenya 04.2001 -
Skills
- Skills mapping, analyzing, and optimizing clinical and administrative processes
- Implementing continuous improvement methodologies(Certified Lead Auditor ISO 9001-2015 by Kenya Bureau of standards
- Mental health in occupational therapy applying CBT approaches in mental health units/facilities
- Sensory integration intervention strategies in Children within the spectrum
- Community based Rehabilitation supporting and empowering communities for early identification and referral pathways
- Part time lecturer in the school of occupational therapy at Presbyterian University of East Africa
- Neonatal early identification skills
- Involved in clinical research initiatives to advance the field of occupational therapy, particularly in the context of Children with neurological conditions
- Promoting the use of evidence-based practices within the department to enhance treatment efficacy and patient outcomes
Timeline
Chief Occupational Therapist
Kenyatta National Hospital
05.2009 - 09.2023
No Degree - Child And Adolescent Counselling
Amani Counselling And Training Centre
04.2001 -
Master of Arts - Child Development
Daystar University
04.2001 -
Bachelors of Education Counselling Option - Bachelor of Education (Counselling Option)
Kenya Methodist University
04.2001 -
No Degree - Diploma in Occupational Therapy
Kenya Medical Training College
04.2001 -
Rehabilitation Coordinator
Association For The Physically Disabled Of Kenya
10.1999 - 04.2009
Head of Occupational Therapy
Ministry Of Health Spinal Injuries Hospital
02.1990 - 04.1999
Occupational Therapist
Ministry Of Health
01.1984 - 06.1990
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