Advocating for mental health awareness through community seminars and workshops
Judy Okello
Social Worker
Nairobi
Summary
Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering more than 10 years of expertise providing in-home care and Social work. Helping patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail.
Dedicated and compassionate caregiver/social worker with a proven track record of providing exceptional care and support to individuals in need. I am committed to enhancing the well-being and quality of life of those I serve by combining my extensive knowledge and practical skills in the field of caregiving and social work.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Caregiver
Cana Rescue Center
Nairobi
01.2016 - 11.2022
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Social Worker
Cana Family Life
Nairobi
04.2009 - 08.2022
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Signposted resources for improved client and family access to mental health services.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Coordinated external healthcare professionals to uphold high-quality, person-centred care.
Facilitator
Compassion For Africa
Nairobi
01.2011 - 11.2017
- Brought in projects on-time and under-budget by effectively handling routine and complex issues.
- Facilitated dialogue between participants, family and program workers to provide best possible program and individualized program.
- Provided leadership for program workers and attendees, guiding day-to-day activities and facilitating the necessities.
- Improved leadership skills and knowledge by providing over managers with innovative training.
- Advocated for program participants and outlining cases and needs to program executives.
Social Worker/Facilitator
Hope Worldwide
Nairobi
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Helped clients with recognizing and managing mental health concerns through evidence-based interventions.
- Coordinated external healthcare professionals to uphold high-quality, person-centred care.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
Assistant Supervisor
Mwihila Mission Hospital
Kakamega
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Revised work practices to improve efficiency, boost quality and meet production goals.
- Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
- Supported Supervisor by preparing production reports and collating quality documentation.
- Coordinated with day shift supervisor to balance staffing as workloads changed.
- Submitted documentation and reports to upper management.
Sales and Marketing Officer
Baraka Tea Packers
Nairobi
01.2004 - 12.2005
- Cultivated and maintained strategic alliances with key partners and vendors.
- Developed positive, performance-based internal sales and marketing culture to include mentoring staff.
- Managed production of leaflets, posters and newsletters.
- Analyzed sales and marketing data for improved strategies.
- Sourced advertising opportunities to place adverts in press and social media.
- Created and implemented effective marketing and sales strategies to increase customer engagement and revenue.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Social Work And Community Development
Mt.Kenya University
Kenya 01.2015 - 08.2017
Associate of Science - Quality Management For Health Professionals
Evangelical Alliance of Kenya
Kenya 09.2008 - 09.2010
Associate of Science - Computer Studies
Unicorn Technologies
Kenya 03.2009 - 05.2009
High School Diploma -
Trikha Girls Secondary School
Kenya 01.1999 - 12.2002
GED -
Tumaini Primary School
Kenya 01.1987 - 11.1995
Skills
Community integration
Care plan assessment
Case management
Progress documentation
First aid and safety
Referrals and networking
Social history intake procedures
Networking with staff
Visiting patient homes
Assessing needs
Emotional support
Compassion
Patience
Problem Solving
Accomplishments
- Led a team in organizing a fundraising event that raised over $4k for underprivileged and Vulnerable children in support for their basic needs.
- Conducted group training sessions on helping underprivileged families to come up with income generating activities so as to be dependent on themselves.
Interests
Hobbies
Traveling, Socializing, Reading and Researching.
Timeline
Caregiver
Cana Rescue Center
01.2016 - 11.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Social Work And Community Development
Mt.Kenya University
01.2015 - 08.2017
Facilitator
Compassion For Africa
01.2011 - 11.2017
Social Worker/Facilitator
Hope Worldwide
01.2010 - 12.2010
Social Worker
Cana Family Life
04.2009 - 08.2022
Associate of Science - Computer Studies
Unicorn Technologies
03.2009 - 05.2009
Associate of Science - Quality Management For Health Professionals
Evangelical Alliance of Kenya
09.2008 - 09.2010
Assistant Supervisor
Mwihila Mission Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2007
Sales and Marketing Officer
Baraka Tea Packers
01.2004 - 12.2005
High School Diploma -
Trikha Girls Secondary School
01.1999 - 12.2002
GED -
Tumaini Primary School
01.1987 - 11.1995