ERICK KIPCHUMBA
Kapsabet, Nandi South District
Summary
Dynamic Occupational Therapist with a proven track record at Alpha Neuro-rehabilitation Center, adept at developing personalized treatment plans and enhancing patient independence. Skilled in assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration, I effectively educate families and patients, ensuring compliance and optimal outcomes. Committed to continuous learning and improving quality of life through targeted interventions.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Alpha Neuro-rehabilitation Center Nakuru
Nakuru, Nakuru District, Kenya
04.2024 - Current
- Assessing and developing personalized treatment plan according to the clients needs.
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
- Evaluation of the client’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and sensory abilities.
- Identify challenges in daily tasks like self-care, work, school, play, or social activities
Occupational Therapy Student
Sahajanand Special School.
Kilifi
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Assess students' motor skills, sensory processing, cognitive abilities and self-care skills.
- Identify barriers to learning or participation in classroom and school routines.
- Set therapy goals aligned with the student's academic and functional needs and also provide Therapeutic Intervention.
- Work closely with teachers, special educators, speech therapists and physiotherapists.
- Classrooms modifications and adaptions, design adaptive tools and environments to increase students ability to participate.
Occupational Therapy Student
Nakuru County Referral & Teaching Hospital
Nakuru County
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted appropriated evaluation techniques, valid assessments methods and interventions, formulate realistic measurable and relevant management goal for long term and short goals.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clinical supervisors throughout fieldwork placements, receiving constructive feedback that led to increased competence as an emerging practitioner.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, improving overall health and wellbeing.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by developing personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Educated patients and families on strategies for daily living, increasing independence and quality of life.
- Colleted data for my research project as per the authorization from the college and provided a customized learning experiences that was planned monitored assessed by attachment coordinator in real work setting.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Diploma in Occupational Therapy
Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)
Mombasa12-2024
Skills
- Assessment skills
- Intervention planning and Implantation
- Family and patient education
- Clinical reasoning
- Communication skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Direct patient care
Affiliations
- Kenya Occupational Therapists Association- (KOTA)
Certification
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
Team sports
Football- Demonstrate teamwork, leadership, discipline and competitiveness.
Languages
Swahili
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Alpha Neuro-rehabilitation Center Nakuru
04.2024 - Current
Occupational Therapy Student
Sahajanand Special School.
09.2023 - 11.2023
Occupational Therapy Student
Nakuru County Referral & Teaching Hospital
03.2023 - 08.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Diploma in Occupational Therapy
Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)